Meet VA StephensNuclear Energy Expert | Policy Strategist | Legislative and Public Affairs LeaderVirginia “VA” Stephens is a trusted advisor to decision-makers at the highest levels of government and industry. Her background spans critical roles in the White House Council on Environmental Quality, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Most recently, she served as Director of the Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group and as Chief of Staff to Public Utility Commissioner Jimmy Glotfelty.
Her breadth of experience allows her to translate complex policy landscapes into actionable, lasting outcomes—especially in the fields of energy, environment, water, infrastructure, small business, and local government.
She is a proud graduate of the UT Liberal Arts Honors Plan II program.