Jan Ahlen

Jan Ahlen currently serves as the Vice President of Utility Research & Policy at the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation since June 2021, following a seven-year tenure at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association where roles included Director of Energy Solutions, Director of Distributed Generation and Energy Storage, and Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager. Ahlen has substantial experience representing electric cooperatives before federal agencies on various issues, including retail rate design and grid modernization. Previous positions include Government Relations Representative and Climate and Energy Coordinator at the National Farmers Union, with involvement in national and international energy and environmental policy initiatives. Ahlen's academic background includes an MBA from The Johns Hopkins University and advanced degrees in European Affairs and International Relations from Sciences Po and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, respectively.