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Kassandra Gough

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Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs at Calpine
📍 Sacramento, California, United States

Kassandra Gough is the Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Calpine, where she directs the companys legislative and political programs in the Western Region. A recognized expert in California’s energy and environmental policies, she has also served as Chair of the Independent Energy Producers Association. She holds a B.A. from San Francisco State University.

Her community involvement includes serving on the board of directors for California Women Lead, which supports female leadership in public service. She also actively supports land preservation through her role on the Legacy Council for the California Rangeland Trust, an organization dedicated to conserving working landscapes.

She previously served for five years as Deputy Director at the California Department of Fish and Game, appointed by Governor Pete Wilson.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs
Job Level
Senior
Location
Sacramento, California, United States
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California Energy Policy
Her entire career is focused on shaping and navigating California’s complex energy and environmental regulations, frequently representing Calpine in public forums.
Legislative Advocacy
Has over 30 years of experience as a legislative advocate and political advisor in both government and the private sector, including for the building industry.
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Career

Work history

3-2019
Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs
Calpine
9-2000
Director, External Affairs
Calpine
12-1994 - 8-1999
Deputy Director
California Department of Fish and Game
2-1989 - 11-1994
Director, Environmental Affairs
Building Industry Assoc of Northern California
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Education
B.A. Cum Laude
San Francisco State University
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