Erik Stokes

California Energy Commission

BIOGRAPHY

Erik Stokes is the Chief of Staff and Lead Advisor on Lithium Valley to Commissioner Noemi Gallardo at the California Energy Commission. Over more than 17 years at the Commission, he has led initiatives to advance clean energy technologies and accelerate their path to market.

Erik previously served as a Deputy Director of the Research and Development Division and has held several leadership roles across the agency. Before joining the Commission, he worked in the computer sector on next-generation data storage technologies.