Jocelyn Brown-Saracino Offshore Wind Energy Lead US Department of Energy

Jocelyn Brown-Saracino is the US Department of Energy’s Offshore Wind Lead and has been with the Department for 13 years. Brown-Saracino contributed to the establishment of the joint agency 30 GW by 2030 goal and is leading DOE’s subsequent implementation efforts. This includes, leading the Department’s offshore wind strategic planning efforts, leading the establishment of new Floating Offshore Wind Shot, overseeing the initiation of DOE’s Atlantic transmission analysis and convening efforts, and contributing to the establishment of the White House-led Federal State Offshore Wind Partnership focused on supply chain coordination.

Prior to assuming her current role, Brown-Saracino served as program manager for DOE’s Wind Energy Environmental, Siting, Workforce Development and Grid portfolio, and managed the Department’s Wind, Ocean Energy, and Hydropower environmental research portfolios. She came to the US Department of Energy through the NOAA Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program. She holds a master’s degree in marine science from the University of New England and a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Smith College.