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About Us

CEE connects and engages C-level energy leaders with U.S. Members of Congress, federal government officials, national laboratories, academia, and key industry stakeholders by designing client-specific strategies and Rooms of Engagement that create the vital bridge for open dialogue, trusted understanding, long-term relationships, and outcome-based objectives. 

At CEE, we believe that

"Human Achievement is Inseparable from Human Interaction"

OUR COMMITMENT TO ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE

At Congressional Energy Engagement, LLC, we are dedicated to conducting all activities with the utmost integrity. We strictly adhere to executive and legislative branch ethics rules, ensuring transparency, impartiality, and non-lobbying practices. This unwavering commitment fosters trust, accountability, and confidence among our clients and partners.

Who We Are

CONGRESSIONAL ENERGY ENGAGEMENT, led by Michelle Amante-Harstine, works alongside client government relations and leadership teams to design client-specific congressional and stakeholder engagement strategies rooted in education, relationship-building , and trusted dialogue. Michelle's portfolio includes the development and launch of nuclear energy congressional education programs for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy, engaging hundreds of congressional staff and Members of Congress. CEE also developed the World Nuclear Congress, Inside the Hill Studio, and customized "Rooms of Engagement" that bring together Members of Congress, federal officials, industry leaders, national laboratories, academia, and key stakeholders to build understanding, strengthen relationships, and move meaningful conversations forward.

Meet The Team

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Michelle Amante-Harstine

Founder & CEO

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Sara Lake

Chief of Staff - Strategic Engagements

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Nastasia Tamarkin 

Director of Operations

OUR TEAM

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Our team is more than meets the eye. Behind the scenes, we’re connected with a dynamic network of scientists, politicians, CEOs, government officials, and industry experts. Together, we leverage this collective expertise to drive innovation and achieve extraordinary outcomes—and the list doesn’t stop there.

OUR MISSION

Congressional Energy Engagement, LLC designs strategic engagement pathways that connect senior energy leaders with Members of Congress, federal officials, and key policy stakeholders. Through tailored Rooms of Engagement, CEE fosters trusted relationships, meaningful dialogue,

and practical, outcome-oriented collaboration at the intersection

of energy, policy, and national priorities. 

Advisors

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

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Chief Executive Officer

American Nuclear Society 

Craig Piercy 

Craig serves as the CEO of the American Nuclear Society, a position he has held since November 2019. He has over 25 years of experience in nuclear policy as a congressional chief of staff, associate staff for the House Appropriations Committee, and public affairs advisor for corporations, labs and universities.

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Chief Executive Officer â€‹

Lightbridge Corporation

Seth Grae

A member of the company's Board of Directors since its formation in October 2006, Seth Grae leads Lightbridge’s efforts to develop nuclear fuel technology to improve the safety, economics, and proliferation resistance of existing and new power reactors, including small modular reactors. Lightbridge’s proprietary fuel technology promises to make nuclear power—a reliable source of clean power—more competitive.

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Founder 

EchoWolf Solutions

Sally White

Sally N. White, Founder of EchoWolf Solutions serves as a trusted advisor, connector, and profitability multiplier for her clients and partners. She co-collaborates with a leading team of technical and service professionals to deliver results-based marketing, business development and sales solutions.

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Vice President Government Affairs

X-Energy 

Carol Lane

Carol Lane leads government relations for X-energy, working with Congress and the executive branch to advance X-energy’s overall business goals and objectives within the confines of U.S. national policy objectives. Before joining X-energy in 2015, Carol was Vice President of Washington Operations and Vice President of Civil and Commercial Space for Ball Aerospace & Technologies, Corp.

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Former Assistant Deputy under Secretary of Defense for Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health

Alex Beehler

Mr. Beehler served as the principal assistant and advisor to Deputy Under Secretary Grone for all environmental, safety, and occupational health policies and programs in DoD. Those programs include cleanup at active and closing bases, compliance with environmental laws, conservation of natural and cultural resources, pollution prevention, environmental technology, fire protection, safety and explosive safety, and pest management and disease control for Defense activities worldwide.

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Program Director

ARPA-E

Jenifer Shafer

Dr. Jenifer Shafer currently serves as the Associate Director for Technology at the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Her focus at ARPA-E is developing economic and proliferation resistant technologies to support advanced reactor deployment, as well as manage nuclear waste and used nuclear fuel.

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President 

Spectra Tech Inc.

Loong Yong

Dr. Yong has B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Nuclear Engineering with over 30 years of professional experience in the areas of radiological engineering, nuclear safety, nuclear and hazardous waste management, environmental remediation, and special nuclear materials disposition. He has worked extensively at U.S. DOE facilities across the US, as well as several commercial nuclear power plants.

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Senior Director of Strategic Development

General Atomics

Ron Faibish

Dr. Faibish leads strategic development for General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems Group (GA-EMS) in the area of nuclear technologies and materials, leading strategic planning and programmtic growth for fission-related technology development and products, such as high temperature gas-cooled fast reactor technologies, space nuclear thermal propulsion and power systems, advanced nuclear fuels, and various applications of advanced ceramic composite materials, such as GA-EMS’ SiGA®-silicon carbide technologies-related applications.

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Energy & Environment Consultant

Former VP

Teledyne Brown Engineering

Gard Clark

Over 35 years' experience in the nuclear field combined with Major Program and Project Management experience. Sharing experience gained as a senior naval officer and commercial business executive to improve project, portfolio, and company performance. As Teledyne Brown Engineering Energy & Environment Business Group leader managed a portfolio including new nuclear technologies in uranium enrichment and advanced fission and fusion reactors; existing nuclear plant support; National Nuclear Security Administration and US Department of Defense strategic deterrence and anti-proliferation projects

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Owner

New Hill Consulting

Jackie Toth

Jackie Toth is the owner of New Hill Consulting, providing strategic communications and federal affairs support to nuclear and other energy industry clients in Washington, D.C. As a journalist, Toth reported on U.S. federal nuclear energy laws, regulations, and policy trends before working at several clean energy policy organizations.

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Vice President

TerraPower

Andrew Richards

Andrew came to Boundary Stone from the U.S. Department of Energy, where he spent over a decade working in the Office of Nuclear Energy. He served in multiple roles during his tenure in that office, including Chief of Staff and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary. He was responsible for advising numerous Assistant Secretaries spanning multiple administrations and led the office through two presidential transitions.

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