Eric Blackwell

Eric Blackwell is an accomplished professional in government and political affairs, currently serving as the Director of Government and Political Affairs at NRG Energy since November 2020. Previously held positions include Senior Manager and Manager of Government Affairs at the same organization, as well as Manager of Special Events in the Office of Philanthropy at Texas Children's Hospital. Blackwell's experience encompasses a range of roles in event production and fundraising, notably as National Advance Lead for Hillary for America, achieving success in managing large-scale campaign events. Additional roles include Senior Associate Director of Development at Emory University School of Law and Senior Event Manager at First Data Corporation. Blackwell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism with a focus on Public Relations from Arkansas State University.