The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has recently welcomed six new appointees from the Biden-Harris Administration, as well as announced the promotion of four existing appointees to new positions within the Department. These appointments and promotions signify the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to advancing clean energy and ensuring a smooth transition towards a more sustainable future.
Among the new appointees, Chakeia Blocker has been named as the Regional Intergovernmental and External Affairs Specialist for the Mid-Atlantic region, while Ruby Goldberg assumes the same role for the Midwest. Royce Kim will serve as the Regional Intergovernmental and External Affairs Specialist for New England, and Christina Nuñez Cohen will take on the role for Alaska and Special Projects. Rory Stanley has been appointed as the Chief of Staff within the Office of Nuclear Energy, and Satchel Tsai joins as a Special Assistant in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
According to Chief of Staff Christopher Davis, these appointments reflect the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to a historic clean energy transition. The DOE's workforce of dedicated public servants is determined to ensure that this transition brings benefits to every community in America.
In addition to the new appointees, the DOE also announced the promotion of four individuals. Emily Doran has assumed the role of Chief of Staff for the Grid Deployment Office, while Jeff Marootian now serves as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Paige Nygaard has taken on the role of Special Assistant in the Office of the Secretary, and Narayan Subramanian has been appointed as Advisor to the Secretary for Clean Energy Projects and Supply Chains. These promotions further strengthen the DOE's leadership team and their ability to drive clean energy initiatives.
With these new appointees and promotions, the DOE is poised to continue its vital work in advancing clean energy technologies, addressing climate change, and supporting the Biden-Harris Administration's ambitious clean energy agenda. The Department is committed to ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future for all Americans.
