Joined RVA757 Connects: 2026

As chief global affairs officer of Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Jennifer Ganten leads a cross-functional team of government affairs, public affairs and open innovation to support the rapid growth of the commercial fusion industry.

Since joining the company in 2021, Ganten has overseen policy, regulation, and partnerships across international, federal, state and local governments to increase global support for this credible solution that addresses governments’ energy demand, energy security and climate change objectives.

Ganten brings decades of experience in energy policy, advocacy, partnership building, and global market expansion to Commonwealth Fusion Systems.

Previously, she served as the vice president of federal affairs and international market expansion at bluebird bio. Prior to that, she spent nearly 20 years with Chevron, leading the development and execution of corporate strategy, global policy and government advocacy.

Ganten received a bachelor’s in International Affairs from Drexel University, an International MBA from the University of South Carolina, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School.