Krista Biason, PE, SASHE, is a licensed engineer and the National Electrical Engineering Practice Leader at HGA Architects and Engineers with over 30 years of experience specializing in healthcare electrical design, infrastructure upgrades, and facility assessments. Krista is recognized for her expertise in applying code knowledge to practical design challenges. She serves on the NFPA 70 (NEC) Code-Making Panel 13 and is a special expert on the NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code Technical Committee. She contributes to NFPA task forces focused on microgrids and alternative energy. Krista is a member of the Facility Guidelines Institute Health Guidelines Revision Committee and serves on its Emergency Conditions Task Force. An active member of ASHE, she supports their educational initiatives and frequently presents at national and regional conferences. Krista also co-hosts The Splice Girls Podcast (thesplicegirlspodcast.com). She holds bachelor’s degrees in Electrical Engineering and Music (Clarinet Performance) from the University of Iowa.