Virginia Coats Okon

Virginia Coats Okon is an experienced Energy Industry Analyst at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, where responsibilities include leading interdisciplinary teams to analyze complex regulatory filings and provide recommendations. With a Masters of Public Administration focused on Environmental Policy from American University and a Bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts with a Political Science minor from Birmingham-Southern College, Virginia possesses a solid academic foundation. Previous roles include Communications Manager at the Maryland-DC-Virginia Solar Energy Industries Association, where Virginia managed PR and advocacy communications, and internships at organizations such as Greenpeace and the District of Columbia Department of the Environment, which involved policy research and community outreach related to environmental sustainability.