Chris Ploch
Former Department of Energy policy staffer and current consultant at Mission Strategies with hands-on experience implementing nuclear-related executive orders and advising on advanced nuclear policy, licensing, and workforce issues.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 42min
29 - Chris Ploch: From Executive Orders to Reactors: Powering America’s Nuclear Future
Chris Ploch, former DOE policy staffer now at Mission Strategies, shares his path from law to shaping U.S. nuclear policy. He unpacks implementing nuclear-focused executive orders and coordinating multi-deliverable pilots. He discusses NRC culture and licensing reforms, geopolitical competition with China and Russia, and workforce challenges tied to hands-on learning and awareness.
