Nikki Chiappa serves as Associate Director of Federal Policy at the Breakthrough Institute, where she spearheads the organization’s efforts on permitting reform. With a dynamic approach that combines rigorous policy research and strategic advocacy, she works to translate BTI’s ecomodernist ideals into policy change. Her recent work has delved into the intersection of NEPA litigation and decarbonization, earning recognition in major outlets like Politico, The Washington Post and S&P Global.