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IEI Mission Statement:
The Institute for Energy Innovation (IEI) is a Michigan-based non-profit that works to promote greater public understanding of advanced energy and its economic potential for Michigan, and to inform the policy and public discussion on Michigan’s energy challenges and opportunities.
IEI is governed by a group of energy leaders with deep connections to industry, research, finance, and policy. We provide independent and unbiased research, conduct stakeholder and community engagement, organize informational and networking events, and develop recommendations to spur public debate.
Board of Directors
Lauren Bigelow, Board Chair
CEO | Growth Capital Network
Bruce Goodman, Board Secretary
Counsel | Varnum Law
Annick Anctil
Associate Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering | Michigan State University
Keith Cooley
President and CEO | Principia LLC
Tanya Paslawski
Founder | Elevated Engagement
Lauren Reeg
Manager | RMI
Jim Saber
President and CEO | NextEnergy
Glenn Stevens, Jr.
Executive Director | MichAuto & VP | Automotive and Mobility Initiatives
Staff
Laura Sherman
President
Grace Michienzi
Senior Director of Policy
Justin Carpenter
Director of Policy
Natalie Lyijynen
Sustainable Business Associate
Sophia Schuster
Policy Principal