Shayela Hassan

Experienced strategic communications leader in nuclear security and fusion: Shayela has spent more than a decade running public affairs and strategic communications for the NNSA and now leads communications and investor relations for Altrusion, focusing on explaining complex technical work (fusion, advanced manufacturing) to policymakers, industry audiences, and the public. altrusion+2

Trusted agency spokesperson with media experience: while at NNSA she was routinely quoted and provided agency clarifications to major outlets (e.g., AP, New York Times) during high-profile program and budget coverage, indicating experience handling sensitive national-security communications and media relations. apnews+1

Public speaker and educator on fusion and energy topics: in her role at Altrusion she presents to university audiences and industry groups about fusion energy and the fusion supply chain, showing an ability to translate technical advances for diverse audiences. wwu+1

Early interest in research and communications shaped by internships and education: college internships (e.g., Library of Congress) and formal training (B.A. from William & Mary; MPA from George Mason) provided early grounding in research, public-facing writing, and cross-cultural communication. loc