Conference | Clean Energy Association

Agenda

Welcome Reception & Registration and Information Desk Opens 6:00 p.m

Casual cocktail hour & Exhibitor poster boards and booth set-up.

LOCATION: Tamaya Veranda

Day #1 Moderator: Janet Lee-Sheriff, President & Director, The Clean Energy Association of New Mexico

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Ms. Sheriff brings 25 years of experience in the mineral extraction industry with a strong focus on strategic planning, community engagement and communications. She presently serves as the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Verdera Energy Corp. and President and Director of Group 11 Technologies and The Clean Energy Association of New Mexico. From 2020 to 2024, she served as the Chief Communications Officer of enCore Energy Corp., having managed their brand and communications from a micro-cap company to a leading uranium producer in the United States. Ms. Sheriff led the world’s first on-site test of a solvent which replaced cyanide in the gold extraction process, resulting in the formation of Group 11. She was responsible for creating the SRU® (the Secondary Recovery Unit) which replaced the smelter process in the test process.

Ms. Sheriff also established and presently owns the Yukon Mint®, which has created green gold coins with indigenous art to celebrate the local communities and artists. With a strong commitment to social responsibility and community engagement she has successfully negotiated and implemented socio-economic and exploration agreements with indigenous governments plus implemented numerous innovative programs, including the award-winning Elders-in-Residence Program, to ensure community involvement in corporate projects. She is responsible for developing the Yukon Mine Training Association, focused on aboriginal training, raising $20+ mm for training initiatives.
Registration and Information Desk Opens 8:00 a.m.

Location: Outside entrance to Tamaya ABCD Hall
Be Pro Be Proud - Mobile Learning Truck 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location: Back Parking Lot
Pueblo Welcome Greeting & Opening Prayer 10:00 a.m.

Attendees will experience a traditional welcome and land acknowledgement by a tribal member in their native Keres language. The welcome recognizes the people of Tamaya, the land and their ancestral history.
Day #1 Moderator Welcome Remarks: 10:10 a.m.
- Janet Lee-Sheriff, President and Director, The Clean Energy Association of New Mexico
The United States & Nuclear 10:15 a.m.

Jon Indall, Senior Policy Advisory, Uranium Producers of America

The Uranium Producers of America (“UPA”) was founded in 1985 to promote a sustainable and strong domestic uranium mining and conversion industry by fostering free and fair competition while being environmentally sensitive to the communities in which we live and work. UPA believes for the United States to become energy independent and for national security reasons, it is vital that domestic uranium serves as a prominent and stable component of our country’s nuclear fuel supply.
Panel: Addressing the Past, Envisioning the Future: Stakeholder Dialogue on Legacy Uranium Impacts in New Mexico 10:30 a.m.
- This session is hosted by INTERA Incorporated.
- Moderator: Jennifer Hayden, President & Chief Executive Officer, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
- Panelists:
This moderated panel brings together perspectives from regulators, technical experts, industry, and community and Tribal representatives to explore what lessons from legacy uranium mining remain most relevant- and how they can inform responsible approaches to future extraction. Panelists will discuss ongoing challenges related to environmental remediation, groundwater protection, regulatory oversight, and community engagement, as well as areas where progress has been made. Followed by a Q&A session.
What’s New in New Mexico? 11:30 a.m.
- Scott Lopez, Founder, New Mexico Nuclear Alliance
This presentation will provide a legislative update from the last 30 day session and a brief overview of what’s new in New Mexico’s nuclear and advanced energy ecosystem, why the state is uniquely positioned to lead the next generation of energy innovation and emerging technologies like small modular reactors and microreactors and how they can provide reliable, affordable, carbon-free power for growing demands such as AI infrastructure, national security, and advanced manufacturing. The discussion will connect these developments to the economic opportunity and responsible leadership New Mexico can bring to America’s energy future.
Lunch Break 12:00 p.m.

Location: Rio Grande Bar
Seminar: The Nuclear Fuel Cycle in New Mexico 1:00 p.m.
- Moderator: James Israel Sr. Director, Business Planning, enCore Energy Corp.
- Panelists:
  - Karen Radosevich, Senior Manager, Nuclear Fuels Supply, Entergy
  - Paul Lorskulsint, Chief Nuclear Officer, Urenco
  - Christopher Frankland, Director, Marketing & Sales, Nuclear Fuels Corporation
  - Kevin Loyens, Chief Commercial Officer, TAM International
  - Wayne Heili, Director, enCore Energy Corp.
  - Mahesh Goenka, Director Company, Old Economy
A comprehensive seminar on the nuclear fuel cycle and its relevance to New Mexico. In this workshop, you’ll learn the status of the nuclear industry, and all stages of the nuclear cycle, from extraction of uranium and small modular reactors to waste management. The session will be led by industry experts, providing in-depth insights and practical perspectives.
Coffee Break 2:45 p.m.
Investing In New Mexico 3:00 p.m.
- Craig Warren, Managing Director, Investment Banking, Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corporation
- William Sheriff, Executive Chair, Verdera Energy Corp.
- Colin Healy, CEO, Premier American Uranium & Former Mining Research Analyst at Haywood Securities
Panel: Uranium In-Situ Recovery (ISR) 3:45 p.m.
Today, ISR accounts for ~60% of global uranium production and offers alternate approaches to extraction of uranium with wellfield technology. The panel will explore the 50-year history of ISR and wellfield operations, with experts detailing current practices. A Q&A session will follow.
Wrap Up 4:30 p.m
Reception 6:00 p.m.

Location: Hummingbird Garden

Day #2 Moderator: Daria Sayan, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Grants Energy

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Mr. Sayan is Director of Regulatory Affairs at Grants Energy, responsible for developing and maintaining regulatory compliance programs across all levels of government. Prior to joining Grants Energy, Mr. Sayan spent over a decade in the aerospace industry, leading regulatory compliance, proposal development, negotiation, agreement structuring, and program management efforts. He holds a bachelor's degree in business and legal studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Arizona.
Registration and Information Desk Opens 8:00 a.m.

Location: Outside entrance to Tamaya ABCD Hall
Day #2 Moderator Welcome Remarks 8:30 a.m.
- Daria Sayan, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Grants Energy
U.S. Nuclear Needs: The Demand for Uranium 8:40 a.m.
- Karen Radosevich, Sr. Manager, Nuclear Fuels Supply, Entergy
Entergy Corporation operates as an electric utility holding company serving millions of customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas through its regulated utility subsidiaries. Entergy's nuclear fleet of 5 reactors serves as the cornerstone of the utilities' clean energy generation portfolio. In this presentation, Ms. Radosevich explains how utilities view the nuclear resurgence, the importance of nuclear fuel to facilitate the resurgence, and the importance of New Mexico to nuclear fuel buyers.
Beyond Consultation: Traditional Tribal Engagement Drives Success 9:15 a.m
- Scott Lathrop (yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Tribe), Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Native Nuclear
Native Nuclear CEO Scott Lathrop (yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Tribe) will highlight a transformative shift in the way governments, organizations, and developers interact with Native American communities, emphasizing a move from superficial consultation to genuine, relationship-centered collaboration. It will delve into how today’s tribal consultation approaches often fall short by treating tribal input as a procedural checkbox instead of integrating it as a cornerstone of meaningful decision-making.

Using real-world examples, the presentation sheds light on the importance of honoring tribal sovereignty and cultural knowledge as pathways to achieving more sustainable, equitable, and effective project outcomes. The presentation underscores that when tribal engagement is founded on trust, mutual respect, and shared authority, it not only enhances project outcomes but also supports resilience, cultural preservation, and the empowerment of communities—resulting in benefits for all stakeholders involved.
Coffee Break 10:00 a.m.
Fireside Chat: How Government is Shaping Nuclear Energy in New Mexico 10:15 a.m.
- Meredith Dixon, State Representative, New Mexico House of Representatives
- Jon Indall, Senior Policy Advisor, Uranium Producers of America
In this fireside chat, Meredith Dixon and Jon Indall will discuss nuclear energy and the potential for New Mexico. Followed by a Q&A session.
Panel: Uranium In-Situ Recovery Site Visit in Nebraska 10:45 a.m.
- Moderator: Charles Lundstrom, Manager, Community Engagement and Environmental Protection, Grants Energy
- Panelists:
  - Andrew Valencia, City Manager, City of Grants
  - George Garcia Grants, New Mexico Resident
  - Stanley Michael San Mateo, New Mexico Resident
In July 2025, New Mexico citizens and regulators travelled to an ISR site in Nebraska. Participants will outline their thoughts having walked through the site and share their observations. A Q&A session to follow.
From International Perspective to New Mexico Opportunity in Nuclear Energy 11:15 a.m.
- Jean-Lucien Fonquergne, Research Engineer at the Petroleum Recovery Research Center (PRRC), New Mexico Tech
This talk begins with an international perspective, including lessons from France on policy, fuel cycle management, and site reclamation. It then shows how New Mexico already has many of the key ingredients to develop nuclear power: uranium resources, technical expertise, national labs, and workforce. Finally, it places nuclear power within the state’s energy transition, focusing on reliability and decarbonization
Lunch 12:00 p.m.

Location: Rio Grande Bar
The Potential of Uranium Deposits in New Mexico 1:30 p.m.
- Brooke Clements, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, North Shore Uranium Ltd.
- Virginia T. McClemore, Lead Research Scientist at New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources
This presentation provides an overview of New Mexico’s uranium which have historically produced significant uranium and vanadium, while highlighting the presence of associated critical minerals and rare earth elements that underscore the state’s strategic importance to U.S. mineral security.
Community Lessons Learned Across the United States 2:00 p.m.

Panelists:
- Janet Lee-Sheriff, President & Director, The Clean Energy Association of New Mexico
- Tim Richardson, Director of Government Affairs, Wildlife Forever
- Hugo Berlanga, Consultant and Former Speaker Pro Tempore of the Texas House of Representatives
- Dwight Dixon, Navajo Nation, Founder & CEO, Roan PRJ Services LLC
Effective community work requires building trust through consistent presence, active listening, and empowering local residents rather than imposing top-down solutions. Key lessons include valuing local expertise, building trust, ensuring flexibility, fostering genuine partnerships over one-off initiatives, and focusing on relationship-building to create sustainable, lasting change.
Coffee Break 2:30 p.m.
Restoration of Groundwater; Protecting the Land, Water, Air and People 2:45 p.m.
- Nathan Conroy, Radionuclide Geochemist, Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Mark Pelizza, Director, Verdera Energy Corp.
- Greg Ledingham, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Geology and Wellfields: What data do we need to make ISR a Success in New Mexico? 3:15 p.m.
- Errol Lawrence, Senior Hydrogeologist and Professional Geologist, Engineering Analytics
- Adelya Makhankova, Student, Stanford
Successful application of in-situ recovery (ISR) mining for uranium is based on the hydraulic control of fluids in the subsurface. Numerical groundwater flow models are valuable tools for evaluating many aspects of ISR mines, including: feasibility studies, mine permitting, wellfield design and optimization, excursion detection and recovery, and aquifer restoration. Examples are presented.
Modernizing Uranium Remediation: Technology, Policy, and the Path to Domestic Supply Resilience 4:15 p.m.
- Greyson Buckingham, Co-Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Disa Technologies
As the United States accelerates nuclear energy deployment, addressing the legacy of historic uranium mining is becoming both an environmental priority and a strategic opportunity. This presentation will explore emerging technologies and policy pathways that can help remediate abandoned uranium sites while strengthening the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain. Drawing on current projects across the Southwest, the session will highlight how modern mineral processing approaches, regulatory collaboration, and partnerships with Tribal Nations can transform legacy mine waste into part of the solution for America’s nuclear energy future.
Wrap Up 5:00 p.m.
Reception, Dinner & Fundraiser Sponsored by the Nuclear Energy Education Foundation 6:00 p.m.

Location: Cottonwoods
The Nuclear Energy Education Society provides financial resource and educational opportunities to high school, college and university students with a focus on trades and professions necessary for the In-Situ Recovery (“ISR”) uranium extraction process providing the fuel for nuclear energy.

Day #3 Moderator: Francie Lee, President of the Grants Cibola County Schools Board of Education

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Francie Lee serves as President of the Grants Cibola County Schools Board of Education, where she leads efforts to expand career and technical education and align student pathways with New Mexico’s evolving workforce. A former elementary educator, she brings both classroom experience and governance leadership to advancing opportunities for students across rural communities.

Lee also serves on the Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation Board and remains actively engaged in youth, agricultural and community initiatives throughout the region. Raised in a family with a longstanding commitment to education in New Mexico, she brings a generational perspective to her work while focusing on the needs of today’s students and communities.

Her perspective on energy and workforce development is informed not only by public leadership, but by direct, multi-generational ties to New Mexico land where uranium extraction has taken place—offering a grounded understanding of both the opportunities and responsibilities tied to resource development.
Registration and Information Desk Opens 8:00 a.m.

Location: Outside entrance to Tamaya ABCD Hall
Day #3 Moderator Welcome Remarks 8:45 a.m.
- Francie Lee, President of the Grants Cibola County Schools Board of Education /ul>
The Voices of the Future: A Call to Action 9:00 a.m.
- Lane Widner, Superintendent of Schools-Grants Cibola County Schools
- Olivia, Student, Grants-Cibola County School
- Joel, Student, Grants-Cibola County School
- Harry, Student, Grants-Cibola County School
- Nolan, Student, Grants-Cibola County School
This presentation will discuss New Mexico’s Career Technical Education(CTE) programs and how education on nuclear energy and research bring high quality, sustainable jobs to the community.
From Planning to Practice: Building New Mexico’s Energy Workforce 9:45 a.m.
- Heather Stone, Energy & Infrastructure Program Coordinator, New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
This presentation will review the current employment landscape in Energy in New Mexico and opportunities in the nuclear sector as well as an overview of Executive Order 2024-152 and partnerships with other state agencies.
Coffee Break 10:15 a.m.
Building Nuclear Fluency: Educating the Future 10:30 a.m.
- Gabriel Nemiroff, Director of Education, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History in Albuquerque is the nation’s only congressionally charted Atomic Age museum. This session will highlight K-12 programs such as Nuclear and New Mexico, field trips, STEM events, etc. A Q&A session to follow.
Panel: Addressing Historic Legacy Issues and The Path Forward 11:00 a.m.

Moderator: Janet Lee-Sheriff, President & Director, The Clean Energy Association of New Mexico
Panelists
- Greyson Buckingham, Co-Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Disa Technologies, Inc.
- Lynn Walter, New Mexico Lead, Mothers for Nuclear
- Kristy Hartman, Senior Director, State Policy & External Affairs, Nuclear Energy Institute
- Scott Lathrop (yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Tribe), Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Native Nuclear
As the United States accelerates nuclear energy deployment, addressing the legacy of historic uranium mining is becoming both an environmental priority and a strategic opportunity. This presentation will explore how modern mineral processing approaches, regulatory collaboration, and partnerships with Tribal Nations can transform into solutions for America’s nuclear energy future.
Closing Remarks 12:00 p.m.
Lunch 12:15 p.m.

Location: Rio Grande Bar