Alison Macfarlane

Alison Macfarlane is a prominent figure in the field of nuclear energy policy and regulation, having served as the chair of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission from 2012 to 2014. She is currently the director of the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia. Macfarlane is recognized for her expertise in nuclear waste management and has been an advocate for finding sustainable solutions to the challenges posed by nuclear waste storage and disposal.