Kristen McKenzie

Kristen McKenzie is an experienced government and external affairs professional currently serving as the Director of Government and External Affairs at Pine Gate Renewables since June 2022, where responsibilities include developing legislative strategy and managing state legislative relationships. Prior experience includes serving as the Director of External Affairs for BHE GT&S, supporting multiple states in external affairs and government relations, and acting as External Affairs Manager and Representative at Dominion Energy, focusing on capital projects and stakeholder engagement. Additional roles include Finance Director for the South Carolina Republican Party, South Carolina Regional Field Director for the Republican National Committee, and various positions in community relations, government relations, and political campaigns. Kristen holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Georgia and is pursuing a Professional Certificate in Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies from Stanford University.