Monica Trauzzi

Monica Trauzzi is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in energy and climate-related public affairs. As Chief Communications Officer at Smart Electric Power Alliance since August 2025, Trauzzi leads strategic communications initiatives. Previously, Trauzzi served as Senior Director at Invariant from July 2022 to August 2025, where the focus was on developing energy narratives for a diverse range of clients. At the Nuclear Energy Institute from September 2017 to July 2022, Trauzzi spearheaded communications strategies that significantly influenced media narratives around climate finance and ESG. Trauzzi’s early career at E&E News included managing over 2,000 interviews with industry leaders and shaping digital engagement strategies. Trauzzi holds a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish from Syracuse University, earned in 2005.