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Kate Kressmann-Kehoe, Advisor for Nuclear New York & New York Lead for Mothers for Nuclear, July '26

Kate Kressmann-Kehoe, an Advisor for Nuclear New York and the New York Lead for Mothers for Nuclear, uses her storytelling abilities to lead informational sessions, table, and keep the conversation about nuclear energy going in her community.

Katelin Jennings, UC Berkeley Student and Stand Up For Nuclear Policy Fellow, May '26

UC Berkeley nuclear engineering student Katelin Jennings has emerged as a rising advocate for nuclear energy in California, organizing canvassing campaigns, lobbying for pro-nuclear legislation, and leading efforts to bring the next generation of students into the nuclear energy fold through Berkeley's Nuclear is Clean Energy (NiCE) Club.

Tyrone D’Lisle, Australian Green, Co-founder & Social Media Lead WePlanet Australia, April '26

In a country where nuclear remains taboo, former Greens politician Tyrone D’Lisle has become a bold pro-nuclear voice, bringing environmental conviction, political experience, and scientific curiosity to Australia’s energy debate as co-founder and social media lead of WePlanet Australia.

Jens Høj Christiansen, Westinghouse Reactor Physicist, Atomkraft Ja Tak Nuclear Advocate, January '26

Westinghouse reactor physicist intern Jens Høj Christiansen emerged as a leading proponent for nuclear energy within Denmark over the past several years as an analyst and speaker with Foreningen Atomkraft Ja Tak, an organization dedicated to educating the public and repealing Denmark’s ban on nuclear energy.

Astrid Morris, Mum for Nuclear, Nuclear Communications Specialist, Advocate, September ‘25

Communications strategist and mother of two, Astrid Morris is helping shift nuclear energy narratives in the UK and beyond. After joining Mums for Nuclear during her first pregnancy, Morris began a powerful journey from personal climate anxiety to public advocacy—bringing a parent’s perspective to the forefront of clean energy communication.

Benjamin Ptak, Physicist, Nuclear Engineering Student, Nuclear Advocate

Nuclear Physicist and nuclear engineering student Benjamin Ptak is pushing to make his native Luxembourg the first country in the world to be entirely powered by nuclear electricity. Ptak founded the nonprofit Lëtz Atom to advocate for nuclear energy within Luxembourg and the organization hosted the country’s first ever pro-nuclear demonstration on October 26, 2024.

Emeric Massaut, Belgian Railroad Engineer, Recreational Glider, Nuclear Advocate

Emeric Massaut engineers the infrastructure for the Belgian railroad, and advocates for nuclear energy across Europe through panel discussions, speeches, and as vice-president of Volt Belgium, the national chapter of the pan-European centrist political party with progressive values.

Grace Stanke, Miss America, Nuclear Engineer & Advocate, May Ally of the Month

Nuclear engineer Grace Stanke is the first Miss America in recent times to focus on energy issues. Through her global platform, Stanke advocates for nuclear energy and encourages young girls to enter STEM subjects and the nuclear industry. She works as a nuclear fuels engineer at Constellation Energy.

Jim Hopf, Nuclear Waste Specialist, Nuclear Engineer, Californian Advocate, February ‘25

With over 20 years of experience in nuclear waste management, Jim Hopf retired early to dedicate himself to nuclear advocacy. He has been a key voice in the fight for nuclear energy, sharing critical industry news, promoting carbon pricing with Citizens Climate Lobby, and playing a pivotal role in saving Diablo Canyon and Illinois nuclear plants from premature closure.

Ella Rose, Electric Grid Expert, Entrepreneur, Photovoltaics Advocate, March ‘25

Entrepreneur, photovoltaics advocate, and mountain climber Ella Rose advocates for nuclear energy as president of the Colorado Nuclear Alliance. Rose fights for a diverse energy mix, economic vitality for farmers, and ecology.