Natalia Fominykh is a Program Director at the United States Energy Association (USEA) with more than 17 years of experience managing international energy initiatives funded by the U.S. government. Her work focuses on strengthening energy infrastructure, regional cooperation, and institutional capacity in Eastern Europe and the South Caucasus.

At USEA, Natalia leads projects that promote energy diversification, strengthen cross-border grid integration, and advance the U.S. Energy Dominance strategy by promoting American energy technologies and exports. She is recognized for her ability to navigate complex technical and policy landscapes, build strategic international partnerships, and deliver impactful results that enhance national and regional energy security.

From 2018 to 2022, Natalia managed the Interconnection of Ukraine and Moldova Transmission Grids with the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) project. In this role, she represented USEA in the official ENTSO-E working group assessing the readiness of Ukraine and Moldova for synchronous connection with the European electricity system - a process that culminated in their emergency synchronization in 2022. She also played a key role in the Moldova Power Sector Support Project, supporting efforts to diversify Moldova’s energy sources and reduce reliance on imported electricity and gas.

Natalia holds a master’s degree in industrial and organization psychology from Moscow State University (MGU) and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Moscow State University of Education (MPGU).