Dr. Zack Valdez is a senior director at the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, where he leads work at the intersection of energy, manufacturing, and policy. He previously served at the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, advancing clean energy and industrial innovation initiatives. With a Ph.D. in biogeochemistry and a background in soil carbon and environmental systems, he is passionate about connecting science to real-world solutions and engaging diverse communities in the future of energy and sustainability.