Tala Goudarzi joins the office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), having worked across the energy industry, both in the public and private sectors.
Prior to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Tala served as Senior Advisor to the President and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) where she corresponded directly with stakeholders and developed campaigns and policy initiatives to address industry challenges, including resource adequacy issues driven by rising AI energy demand.
Tala also acted as Public Affairs and Policy Advisor to the President of Sempra Infrastructure (SI) providing strategic briefings to leadership for high-stakes engagements, orchestrating executive appearances to align with corporate objectives and facilitating key partner relationships, contributing to the final investment decision (FID) of SI’s Port Arthur LNG Phase One. She also served as Advisor for Strategic Initiatives at the Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA), managing member relations, writing organization content and expanding advocacy through PAC and industry events.
Before moving to Texas, Tala represented the U.S. Department of Commerce as Senior Advisor to the Chief of Staff and Special Advisor to the Secretary. Here, she advised the Secretary and Chief of Staff on Department-wide organizational and policy issues, including, but not limited to, energy policy and advocacy issues, American Workforce Policy Advisory Board, opportunity zones, economic development, foreign direct investment, and privacy shield. She represented the U.S. Government in trade delegations and met with foreign dignitaries and Heads of State regarding United States trade goals. Tala was also appointed to be the First Lady’s “Be Best,” Ambassador for the Department of Commerce. Prior to Commerce, Tala served as an Advisor to the Secretary at the DOE, where she coordinated and managed the Secretary’s internal agenda and acted as a liaison for all matters pertaining to the Secretary’s foreign and domestic travel and protocol guidelines.
Tala Goudarzi brings a wealth of experience in energy policy, strategic communication, and stakeholder engagement across both the public and private sectors. With a proven track record in policy development, trade relations, and infrastructure advancement, she remains committed to driving innovation and secure, reliable and abundant energy solutions at the U.S. Department of Energy.
Tala holds an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.