Emy Lesofski Utah Office of Energy Director https://profile.usu.edu/images/utah-energy-conference/speakers/emy-lesofski.jpg Emy Lesofski was appointed as director of the Utah Office of Energy Development in October 2023. She also serves as energy advisor to Gov. Cox. Lesofski brings extensive experience in federal appropriations and natural resources and environment policy. She oversees the policy and program staff, as well as the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab. </p> <p>Lefoski worked in Washington, D.C. for 24 years as a senior staffer in both houses of Congress, and was the Republican staff director of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies.</p> <p>Lesofski studied political science at BYU and is happy to be back in Utah with her extended family. She has a passion for good policy, energy and finances.