Drax Appoints Dr. LeMia Jenkins as VP, Government and Regulatory Affairs - North America

Drax Group has appointed Dr. LeMia Jenkins as Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs for North America.

In her new role, Dr. Jenkins will direct Drax's government and regulatory strategy across the United States and Canada. She is set to oversee engagement with various policymakers and regulators at the federal, state, provincial, and local levels. Dr. Jenkins will support the company’s efforts in policy advocacy, regulatory compliance, and market access, aiming to advance legislative and regulatory frameworks that promote reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon energy solutions in North America.

“LeMia brings deep experience navigating complex legislative and regulatory environments and building constructive relationships across government and industry,” said Deidra L. Jackson, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs for North America at Drax. “Her leadership will strengthen our engagement with policymakers and regulators as we work to support durable, transparent policy frameworks that advance energy security, affordability, and long-term decarbonization across the U.S. and Canada.”

Dr. Jenkins has over 20 years of experience in governmental, regulatory, and corporate leadership roles. Prior to joining Drax, she served as Chief of Staff at the Mississippi Public Service Commission, where she led policy and regulatory priorities for over 900,000 utility customers. Her background includes senior positions at Pinterest, Walmart, and Caesars Entertainment, as well as early career roles on Capitol Hill and in national political and higher education leadership.

Dr. Jenkins earned a Bachelor of Arts from Tougaloo College, a Master of Public Health from The George Washington University, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Mississippi.

Drax's mission is to enable a zero-carbon, lower-cost energy future, with strategic goals to be a leader in flexible, renewable energy generation in the UK and a global leader in sustainable biomass pellet production. The company owns and operates a range of flexible, low-carbon, and renewable power assets in the UK, including biomass and hydro generation, and supplies renewable electricity to industrial and commercial customers in the UK.