Florie Knauf

Florie Knauf serves as the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Fuel Cycle and the Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Reactors at the U.S. Department of Energy since May 2024. With extensive experience in the nuclear energy sector, Florie previously held the position of Director of Supplier Relations at the Nuclear Energy Institute from May 2021 to April 2024, and served as Director of Government Affairs (US) at URENCO Group from September 2020 to April 2021, focusing on government and commercial strategies. Prior roles include significant contributions at the U.S. Department of Energy and Centrus Energy Corp., where Florie managed external affairs and negotiated commercial contracts. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Law from Suffolk University Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Georgetown University, complemented by specialized training in International Nuclear Law.