056 Heather Feldman, Director of Training & Development at EPRI

In this episode of the Fire2Fission podcast, Mark Hinaman and Ryan Pickering interview Heather Feldman, the director of training and development at EPRI. They discuss the Global Forum for Nuclear Innovation (GFNI) and the importance of innovation and education in the energy sector. Heather shares her background in mechanical engineering and her experience working on the space shuttle program. She explains how her time in the space industry prepared her for her role at EPRI and the importance of safety culture in both industries. The conversation also covers the three GFNI events and the focus on technology innovations, learning from organizations outside of energy, and creating a culture of innovation. Heather introduces the Ambition Into Action framework, which helps individuals and organizations turn ambitions into outcomes through specific actions and behaviors. The Global Forum on Nuclear Innovation is a transformative event that aims to accelerate the deployment of innovation in nuclear energy. It is a personal journey for participants, who gain insights and transform throughout the week. The forum focuses on technology innovations, culture, and turning ambition into action. The event has achieved its original vision of accelerating the deployment of innovation in nuclear energy. The future of nuclear energy includes collaboration, building a strong workforce, and having conversations to create positive change.