Dragana leads stakeholder engagement activities, provides research and analysis, develops reports and works with people across different industries regarding technical code development and implementation. She joined NEEP in 2023 as a Senior Associate, Codes and Standards.
Prior to joining NEEP, Dragana led the Legal and Government Affairs team at Livingston Energy Group, where she conducted research on government and utility regulations, programs and initiatives related to climate change, transportation, energy, and grid. Dragana also coordinated the securing of federal and state contracts to support sustainability initiatives.
Dragana holds a Master of Law (LL.M.) in Civil Law and Property Law from Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Faculty of Law in North Macedonia, as well as a Master of Law (LL.M.) in International Law with a concentration in Climate Change Mitigation Policies on the use of Energy in Transportation from Albany Law School. She is also fluent in English and Macedonian and proficient in Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, and Bulgarian. Outside of work, Dragana volunteers at Amnesty International.
Q: What is your favorite thing about NEEP?
A: Being part of mission-driven work and working alongside passionate, hardworking people who care about making a difference.
Q: Name one thing you cannot live without?
A: My daily walk - it helps me reset and clear my mind.
Q: What book is currently on your night stand.
A: The Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks.
Speaking Information
Building decarbonization, energy codes, affordability, code enforcement workforce
