At the EFI Foundation, Cohen provides research and analysis across a spectrum of clean energy technologies, including nuclear, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and the broader innovation landscape. Her primary focus lies in enhancing the investment quality of small modular reactors both domestically and internationally, with an emphasis on regulatory frameworks and their impact on deployment.
Prior to joining the EFI Foundation, Cohen was a Research Assistant at the University of Michigan, researching international short-lived climate pollutant policy, including methane reduction regulations in Canada and hydrofluorocarbon regulatory agendas across Canada, Central America, and South America. Previously, Cohen worked within the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Policy, conducting research on oil and gas, mining, and iron and steel industrial decarbonization.
Cohen received her Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, she is an avid Michigan fan who enjoys baking, birdwatching, and spending time with family and friends.
