MPR Associates’ Olivia Blackmon Featured in George Mason University Campaign Highlighting Alumni Impact

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MPR Associates is pleased to announce that Olivia Blackmon, Vice President of New Nuclear, is being recognized by George Mason University as part of its Enter Curious, Exit Inspired campaign, which highlights alumni whose education continues to shape their professional contributions and impact.

“Olivia brings a valuable combination of interdisciplinary thinking, strategic leadership, and an understanding of the people and organizations behind complex technical challenges,” Tom Lubnow, Principal Officer, said. “As MPR supports the advancement of new nuclear technologies, her perspective helps strengthen the collaboration and problem-solving needed to move the industry forward.”

At MPR Associates, Blackmon leads efforts focused on new nuclear, contributing to the advancement of nuclear energy solutions at a time of growing demand for reliable, secure, and sustainable energy. Her work draws on experience spanning critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, regional innovation, and partnership development, helping bring together the perspectives and capabilities needed to address the challenges of nuclear energy deployment.

A three-time George Mason graduate, Blackmon earned her bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in sociology. Her academic background has shaped her approach to complex problems, emphasizing the importance of understanding people, culture, and the relationships that influence how systems operate. That perspective complements MPR’s technical expertise and client-centric approach to supporting critical infrastructure and the evolving energy sector.

“I’ve always been interested in how people, organizations, and systems work together to solve complex problems,” Blackmon said. “My experience at George Mason helped shape that perspective, and I continue to draw on it in my work to advance nuclear energy and strengthen critical infrastructure.”

Through its Enter Curious, Exit Inspired campaign, George Mason University celebrates the lasting influence of curiosity, education, and interdisciplinary thinking. Blackmon’s recognition highlights how these principles extend beyond the classroom and contribute to meaningful work across the nuclear energy industry.

About MPR Associates

MPR Associates is an employee-owned specialty technical and management consulting services firm founded in 1964 and headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with branch offices in East Lyme, CT, Burlington, MA, and Salt Lake City, UT. The company provides industry-leading, technology development, project management, and asset management services globally, with over 400 active clients in power, health and life sciences, and the federal government.