Deputy Executive Director, Le-Quyen Nguyen

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Le-Quyen comes to us from the California Natural Resources Agency where she was appointed by Governor Newsom in 2022 to serve as the Deputy Secretary for Energy. In this role, Le-Quyen led the Agency’s energy related work: providing oversight and guidance to the departments, conservancies, and commissions under the Agency, coordinating interagency work, and advancing policies and programs in support of California’s energy and decarbonization goals. Le-Quyen’s portfolio included the California Energy Commission, Department of Conservation, Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, Geologic Energy Management Division, Statewide Energy Office within the Department of Water Resources, and Baldwin Hills and Urban Watershed Conservancy. During this time, Le-Quyen also served on an interim basis as Senior Energy Advisor to Governor Newsom. 

Previously, Le-Quyen worked at the California Energy Commission, where she held a variety of positions. This included Chief of Staff to the Chair, Manager of the Supply Analysis Office, and special advisor to Commissioner Karen Douglas, who served on the Energy Commission at that time. 

Le-Quyen earned a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Riverside. When not at work, Le-Quyen enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and gardening.