ABOUT THE FIA
We are the voice of the private fusion industry
About the FIA
The Fusion Industry Association is a non-profit organization composed of private companies working to make commercial fusion energy a reality.
Together, we’re accelerating the development of commercial fusion energy through advocacy and education. FIA is driven by a passionate belief that affordable, clean energy is desperately needed in the world, and that fusion power is a viable solution.
As fusion grows into a new industry, it needs a level playing field. That’s why we support efforts across the private, public, and philanthropic sectors to accelerate the development of tomorrow’s fusion power economy.
Our Guiding Principles
Since our beginning as a cooperative initiative, Fusion Industry Association has focused on the following priorities for accelerating fusion energy.
Partnering with
Governments
The private sector should have access to the scientific research that the government has been working on for decades.
With Public-Private partnerships, private fusion companies can accelerate development and drive new investment.
Ensuring Regulatory Certainty
The laws regulating fusion energy should be clear, fair, and encourage new ideas while assuring the safety and security of the public.
Due to their fundamental differences, fusion energy regulations must be separate from nuclear fission and should not require the same lengthy permitting processes for each new facility.
Building a Global Fusion Energy Industry
The FIA supports efforts by private, public, and philanthropic organizations to help develop a fusion energy economy in the near future.
Fusion does not need special treatment, but should have equal opportunities as it becomes an emerging and independent industry.
Andrew Holland
CEO
With over two decades of experience in science, energy, policy, and politics, Andrew has been at the forefront of discussions surrounding sustainable energy security and addressing climate change.
Since 2021, Andrew has been the founding CEO of the Fusion Industry Association, providing strategic direction and advocating for fusion energy through direct action. Prior to his time at the FIA, he was active in policy discussions about energy security, Arctic policy, climate security, and water resources at high-profile events around the world.
As an expert in energy policy and international strategy, previously worked for the American Security Project and on Capitol Hill for Senator Chuck Hagel.
Andrew holds a MSc. in International Strategy and Economics from the University of St. Andrews and is a member of the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
He lives with his family in Alexandria, VA.
Caroline Anderson
Director of External Affairs
Caroline joined the FIA in 2022 after working at a nonprofit where she coordinated economic empowerment and conflict resolution programs in the Middle East and North Africa.
She also worked at a think tank in Washington D.C. that specializes in international conflict resolution, foreign trade policy and security.
Caroline graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she earned degrees in Economics and Peace, War and Defense.
She lives in Washington, D.C.
Olga Bakardzhieva
EU Director
Olga joined the FIA in 2025. She has over 16 years of experience in public affairs and strategic communications working in consulting in Brussels, navigating complex and dynamic policy, regulatory, and political landscapes, creating impactful and innovative engagement with industry.
Olga focuses on sustainability and her expertise includes energy, climate, industry and innovation policy. She previously worked for the European Commission (Directorate- General for Energy) and the European Parliament.
Olga holds a MSc. in Political Economy of Energy from the University of Amsterdam.
She speaks English, French, Dutch, Bulgarian, and Russian.
Tristram Denton
UK Director
Tris has nearly 20 years’ experience in the energy sector – initially in Government Relations, latterly in strategy, management, programme delivery and commercial structuring. After spells at the London Chamber of Commerce, NIA, Horizon Nuclear Power, and Edelman; Tris joined Hitachi to support development of the program team for Wylfa Newydd, GDA of the ABWR reactor, and ultimately the exit of Hitachi from UK nuclear.
In 2019, Tris joined UKAEA to establish the STEP programme, accountable for Commercial and Programme Development, including selection and acquisition of the West Burton site, design the Target Operating Model, and the Industrial Delivery model for STEP. In 2023 Tris moved to MoltexFLEX to establish the commercial route to market for the FLEX reactor, to shape the development programme for the design, and to lead work on the ‘GridReserve Energy storage product.
Tris has been UK Director of the FIA since 2024, bringing together his passion for cross-industrial collaboration and his commitment to realizing fusion energy in pursuit of net zero.
Isaac Edwards
Director for U.S. Public Policy
Isaac joined the FIA in 2025 after 26 years of public service in the Legislative and Executive Branches of the Federal Government. Originally from Alaska, Isaac served as Counsel to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for twelve years, with a focus on nuclear energy, international energy, the Department of Energy’s Office of Science, ARPA-E, the Arctic, and insular areas. He also served as the Legislative Director for Senator Lisa Murkowski and as the primary counsel and policy advisor to the U.S. Arctic Research Commission.
Isaac is a graduate of the George Mason Antonin Scalia School of Law and is a member of the Virginia Bar. He lives in Virginia with his family.
Sara Eaves
Membership Manager
Sara joined the Fusion Industry Association in 2025 after earning her Master of Public Health in Environmental Health Science and Policy from George Washington University. During her graduate studies, she interned with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Sara earned her Bachelor of Public Health with a minor in Business from Texas A&M University.
She currently lives in Washington, D.C.
Board of Directors
Bob Mumgaard, Co-Founder & CEO, Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Christofer Mowry, CEO, Type One Energy Group
Greg Twinney, CEO, General Fusion
Günter Kraft, Chief Government Relation & Communications Officer, Focused Energy
Jackie Siebens, Director of Public Affairs, Helion Energy
Kate Kelly, Chief of Staff, Avalanche Energy
Lucio Milanese, Co-Founder & Chief External Affairs Officer, Proxima Fusion
R David Edelman, Chief Policy & Global Affairs Officer, TAE Technologies
Ryan Umstattd, VP of Product & Partnerships, Zap Energy
Sachin Desai, General Counsel & VP of Policy, Pacific Fusion
GLOBAL FUSION ENERGY REPORT
Download our report and get detailed information to make informed decisions about fusion and become a driving force in the clean energy transition.
- Leading scientific approaches among fusion companies
- Detailed profiles of today’s fusion players
- The state of fusion investment
- Selected investors in fusion, including Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Google
“Essential reading for anyone interested in the fusion industry.”
–Andrew Holland, CEO, Fusion Industry Association
