Former Special Advisor, Office of the Secretary
Nygaard was a Special Advisor in the Office of the Secretary. She previously worked as the Special Assistant in the Office of the Secretary. Prior to this, she was Advisor in DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Previously, Nygaard was Senior Associate Director for Climate and Science Agency Personnel at the White House Office of Presidential Personnel. Prior to joining the Administration, Paige served as the Maine Coalitions Director for the Biden-Harris campaign. Paige has served in variety of environmental and economic non-profit roles including as the Community Organizing and Outreach Director for the 16 Counties Coalition and the Program Manager of Maine Environmental Education Association. Originally from the coast of Maine, Nygaard now lives in Washington, D.C.