Carrie has nearly 20 years of public affairs, government relations, leadership and communications experience across many issue areas. She previously served in the press office of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce. Carrie is the Executive Director at Biomass Power Association based in Washington, DC and is Executive Director for the National Energy Resources Organization, a networking group for energy professionals that holds regular events in Washington. Please contact her at Carrie@smartpolicygroup.com

With more than a decade of government relations and strategic communications experience. Sean began his career in Washington, D.C. as Sr. Policy Advisor to former Congressman Dennis Cardoza (D-CA). Since 2016, Sean has worked as a California-based consultant and strategist. In 2020, Sean joined the Breakthrough Institute as Communications Director, a global research center focused on energy, agriculture, and technological solutions to climate change. Please contact him at Sean@smartpolicygroup.com

Deirdre is a recent graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University. Before joining SMART Policy Group and CEC, Deirdre was an intern for the office of Delegate David Bulova during the 2022 session of the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond. Deirdre’s focus is communications and graphic design for the Circular Economy Coalition. Please contact her at Deirdre@smartpolicygroup.com