Unqualified Opinions

10/01/2026

This week was my last agreed to trip behind the microphone at an industry event, challenging the status quo and pointing out the work we have cut out for us, and the responsibility we have to the workforce of the future.

Now, its time to get to work.

Photo, courtesy of Jeff Whitt of Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium

Nuclear Matters U. S. Women in Nuclear Americans for Nuclear Energy

09/25/2026

Closing out the week after a few great days at the Texas Nuclear Summit in Houston.

Texas has come a long way.

Winter Storm Uri was a wake-up call about grid reliability. Since then, the conversation around nuclear in Texas has moved well beyond conversation. There is real momentum around building the projects, supply chain, infrastructure and workforce needed to support a growing nuclear industry.

And Texas isn’t alone. Across the country, more states are looking at nuclear differently. Not simply as part of the energy mix we already have, but as a critical piece of what comes next. That momentum was obvious this week.

But there is another piece of this conversation we cannot afford to overlook: the people.

We can announce projects. We can invest billions. We can develop new reactor technologies. We can create supportive policy. But none of it gets built, operated or maintained without the workforce to deliver it.

One of my favorite parts of this week was reconnecting with so many friends, and finally meeting face-to-face with people I’ve spent months, and in some cases years, talking and collaborating with over the phone, Teams and LinkedIn.

There are a lot of smart people working on the challenges ahead. Now we need to keep turning those conversations into action. Let’s move forward together.

Next stop: Nashville for the World Nuclear SMR & Advanced Reactor Congress.

I’ll be speaking Tuesday at 5:00 PM on:
“The Workforce Crisis Nuclear Can’t Afford to Ignore”

Because if we’re serious about building a nuclear future, workforce cannot be the conversation we have after the projects are announced.

It has to be part of the plan from the beginning.

08/27/2026

That's a wrap for

Though I didn't get to listen in on many sessions, reconnecting with industry friends and the conversations about how we can move the industry forward and build opportunities for the next generations were encouraging.

Let's build!

American Nuclear Society Nuclear Energy Institute U. S. Women in Nuclear

08/24/2026

Good Morning World!

Another 5am trip on my mission to make sure the United States has the workforce we need to lead the world in nuclear energy - not just for the projects we’re building today, but for the generation coming behind us.

See you soon at NECX in Dallas

08/23/2026

Its been a busy summer of site visits, client visits, and conferences alongside challenging the industry about investing in workforce.... phew

Working on making a difference 💪

08/23/2026

08/01/2026

This week, made it to Mount Rainier

07/30/2026

On my way to Seattle for the U.S. Women in Nuclear National Conference.

Serving as Chair of the U. S. Women in Nuclear Professional Development Committee has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. It's given me the opportunity to work alongside an incredible group of volunteers who are passionate about helping people grow, building connections across our industry, and expanding our outreach and advocacy into the communities that will shape nuclear's future.

This year, I'm especially looking forward to supporting a panel on "Owning Your Story."
Every career has unexpected turns, setbacks, and moments that make us question what's next. I've learned that those moments aren't detours, they're often the experiences that shape who we become as leaders.

I'm also excited to spend time mentoring students throughout the conference. And this year is extra special because I get to share the experience with my daughter. Watching the next generation engage with the people, opportunities, and purpose that make this industry so meaningful is something I won't forget.

Here's to a week of learning, mentoring, reconnecting with friends and colleagues, and continuing to build the workforce our industry needs - not just for today, but for the future.
See you in Seattle!

07/17/2026

What an incredible way to start the week.

I was honored to be invited to join the Nasdaq Closing Bell ceremony celebrating Hadron Energy, Inc. milestone as the first publicly traded company focused on light-water microreactor technology.

Congratulations to the entire Hadron team on this achievement. It was inspiring to celebrate alongside so many innovators, partners, and leaders who are helping shape the future of nuclear energy.

Moments like these are a reminder of just how much momentum our industry has today. Advanced reactors, AI-driven energy demand, domestic manufacturing, workforce development, and energy security are no longer conversations about the distant future - they're happening now.

As exciting as the technology is, what stood out most was the people. Behind every milestone, it is the people working together to make these advancements possible.

Thank you for for including me in such a memorable celebration.

Congratulations again to everyone at Hadron. I look forward to being part of what comes next.