WRISE Leadership Forum - Career Coaching
This program connects seasoned professionals with attendees seeking to grow their careers in renewable energy and sustainability. Volunteer coaches will lead tailored discussions, answer questions, and provide guidance customized to each attendee’s goals.
- All times are listed in Eastern Time
- The Coaching Meeting Up Spot is the Lounge (map here)
- You can find the current program here.
- Resource Guide for Coachees
- Resource Guide for Coaches
This program connects seasoned professionals with attendees seeking to grow their careers in renewable energy and sustainability. Volunteer coaches will lead tailored discussions, answer questions, and provide guidance customized to each attendee’s goals.
- All times are listed in Eastern Time
- The Coaching Meeting Up Spot is the Lounge (map here)
- You can find the current program here.
- Resource Guide for Coachees
- Resource Guide for Coaches
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Aditi Passalacqua
Country
Company
Clearway Energy
Job title
Aditi Passalacqua - Talent Acquisition
Interests
art, drawing, pottery, outdoors, travel, cooking
About me
Talent Acquisition Leader with deep expertise in the renewable energy and automotive sectors, complemented by a background in experiential marketing, traditional headhunting, program management, training development, and HR generalist work. Known for building recruitment strategies and processes from the ground up, including full documentation, training programs, and scalable workflows. At Clearway, I’ve led efforts to establish structured recruitment operations, drive inclusive hiring through DEI and Veteran initiatives, and improve diverse and minority representation—earning recognition awards for impact. I’ve also supported mentorship programs, rolled out manager training on effective staffing practices, and contributed to broader workforce development and engagement efforts across the organization.
Heather Holland
Country
Company
The Holland Collective, LLC
Job title
Founder & Chief Culture -Inclusion Curator
Interests
About me
A coach at heart, Heather has spent her 20+ year career curating workplace experiences resulting in healthy workplace cultures, where people and their talents thrive and flourish. As Chief Culture – Inclusion Curator, Heather builds capability using the guiding principle. ‘Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’
Heather utilizes her expertise and thought leadership as a coach, consultant, speaker, workshop facilitator and navigator of change and conflict. A Chicago native with an adventurous spirit, Heather is a sports fan who appreciates the joy and adventure of domestic and international travel, a lover of architecture and the art of live music.
Melissa Rath
Country
Company
Pivot Energy
Job title
PV Design Engineer
Interests
About me
Alison Brown
Country
Company
Flux Energy Systems, Inc.
Job title
President
Interests
About me
Alison Brown has nearly 20 years of experience in renewable energy. She has worked with solar, battery, electric vehicle, fuel cell, and smart grid technologies on projects ranging from remote, off-grid cabins to industrial microgrids. She is passionate about making strategic design decisions to eliminate risks early in a project. In 2016, Alison founded Flux Energy Systems to provide cost effective engineering solutions for alternative energy projects. Since then she has been the engineer of record on over 7 GWH of battery projects.
Alison holds a B.A. in Physics from Middlebury College and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She was a recipient of the 2009 Transatlantic Renewable Energy Fellowship. She is an active member of the LA Chapter of WRISE and was the director in 2020.
Charity Pennock
Country
Company
North Street Group
Job title
Executive & Leadership Coach
Interests
About me
Charity is a seasoned professional with over 20 years’ experience in leadership and management positions. Charity’s career has been based at the intersection of business, government, and the nonprofit sectors in the areas of clean energy, economic development, and entrepreneurship. She has built organizations, launched new programs, and worked across sectors including corporate, government, higher education and non-profit partners and clients. These experiences helped Charity to use and refine her abilities in seeing the big picture, understanding people’s motivations, asking important questions, creating actionable plans, and walking with people through conflict and emotionally taxing situations. Charity is an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach and a Gestalt International Study Center Certified Coach.
Glenna Wiseman
Country
Company
Permission to Bloom
Job title
Founder, Principle Coach
Interests
About me
Glenna Wiseman is a coach, consultant, and speaker with deep roots in the clean energy sector and a passion for helping women lead with clarity, authenticity, and purpose. As the founder of Permission to Bloom, she supports professionals and teams navigating transitions—career pivots, leadership growth, legacy shifts—with tools that blend soulful strategy and practical action.
With decades of business leadership experience, including building and leading ERG initiatives, Glenna now integrates her certifications in Transition Intelligence (TQ), Inner MBA mindful leadership, and Systemic Team Coaching to help others rise with resilience. A single mom turned executive turned guide, she brings heart, wisdom, and hard-won insight to every room she enters.
Kelly Weger
Country
Company
Qcells
Job title
Head of Sustainability
Interests
Passiv Design, LGBTQ community building, immersive travel, organic gardening,
About me
Ms. Weger is a published author, an international speaker, known for her passion for sharing and inspiring commitment to a sustainable lifestyle and gender equality. An avid traveler, animal lover and humanitarian, Kelly is engaged in numerous endeavors aligned with her interests.
With a first career as a Registered Architect specializing in sustainable design, Ms. Weger has taken her passion to industries, providing on-site sustainability training and consulting to hundreds of companies in the U.S. and beyond. She now is the Senior Director of Sustainability for the leading solar company in the U.S.
Melanie Kelly
Country
Company
Pivot Energy
Job title
VP, Marketing & Client Partnerships
Interests
Behavior, transformational leadership, environmental stewardship, weird art
About me
Melanie C. Kelly is an impact-driven executive who nurtures startups into industry-leading companies by developing unique human-centered brands and business operations that enable scalability. With 20 years of experience and over 10 years in the renewable energy industry, she's supported organizations and teams through high growth periods by leading acquisition and retention campaigns, developing strong company cultures, change management strategies, and operational processes that support teams and scale with growth. Melanie is Pivot Energy's Vice President of Marketing and Client Partnerships. Her efforts launched Pivot into a rapid growth stage over the last few years, and Pivot has gained recognition in top-tier publications and Fortune 10 companies. She was a community solar pioneer in her earlier career, setting the standard for industry-wide subscription language that differentiated it from rooftop solar. One of her passions is helping people excel at any stage of life.
Melissa Elkinton
Country
Company
Belltown Power
Job title
Vice President, Development
Interests
About me
Melissa Elkinton is Vice President of Development and a Managing Member at Belltown Power, where she leads wind project development and brings together over 20 years of leadership and technical experience in renewable energy, including roles at Avangrid Renewables and DNV. She has led teams and hiring efforts for nearly two decades and is passionate about mentoring and career growth. Mentoring has been one of the most rewarding aspects of her journey, and she’s grateful for the opportunity to support others as a coach at the Leadership Forum, helping them navigate change and conflict, grow with confidence, and build purpose-driven careers in clean energy.
Rachel Petry
Country
Company
Southern Power
Job title
O&M Strategy and Support Manager
Interests
Renewbles, Family, Faith, Beekeeping, Photography…
About me
20+ year leader with extensive experience in Operations, Maintenance, Construction, and Development for Utility Scale solar, wind, and natural gas generating facilities.
Shobha Eason
Country
Company
Job title
Sr. Director Operations
Interests
About me
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shobha-susan-eason
Heather Holland
Country
Company
The Holland Collective, LLC
Job title
Founder & Chief Culture -Inclusion Curator
Interests
About me
A coach at heart, Heather has spent her 20+ year career curating workplace experiences resulting in healthy workplace cultures, where people and their talents thrive and flourish. As Chief Culture – Inclusion Curator, Heather builds capability using the guiding principle. ‘Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’
Heather utilizes her expertise and thought leadership as a coach, consultant, speaker, workshop facilitator and navigator of change and conflict. A Chicago native with an adventurous spirit, Heather is a sports fan who appreciates the joy and adventure of domestic and international travel, a lover of architecture and the art of live music.
Hema Gupta
Country
Company
Job title
Senior Director of Supply Chain - Onyx Renewables
Interests
About me
As Senior Director of Supply Chain at Onyx Renewable Partners, I lead procurement, logistics, and contract negotiations for solar and battery storage projects across the U.S. I manage supplier relationships, navigate complex trade and tariff policies, and ensure ESG compliance throughout our value chain. I also oversee domestic content strategy to align with tax credit requirements. As a female leader, I coach on strategic decision-making, building influence without authority, navigating male-dominated industries, and creating resilient, values-driven teams. I’m passionate about mentoring women to lead with confidence, communicate with clarity, and drive impact in both technical and executive settings.
Melissa Rath
Country
Company
Pivot Energy
Job title
PV Design Engineer
Interests
About me
Aditi Passalacqua
Country
Company
Clearway Energy
Job title
Aditi Passalacqua - Talent Acquisition
Interests
art, drawing, pottery, outdoors, travel, cooking
About me
Talent Acquisition Leader with deep expertise in the renewable energy and automotive sectors, complemented by a background in experiential marketing, traditional headhunting, program management, training development, and HR generalist work. Known for building recruitment strategies and processes from the ground up, including full documentation, training programs, and scalable workflows. At Clearway, I’ve led efforts to establish structured recruitment operations, drive inclusive hiring through DEI and Veteran initiatives, and improve diverse and minority representation—earning recognition awards for impact. I’ve also supported mentorship programs, rolled out manager training on effective staffing practices, and contributed to broader workforce development and engagement efforts across the organization.
Genevieve Trigg
Country
Company
Sol Solutions
Job title
Interests
About me
Genevieve is the founder and principal of Sol Solutions where she is passionate about delivering strategic solutions with experience, efficiency and value to drive her client’s projects forward. She has represented a number of Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and start-ups on a host of regulatory, real property tax, environmental and real estate development issues. She has extensive experience in the areas of commercial real estate, renewable energy, and all aspects of project development, including obtaining local and state permits, land use and zoning approvals, and environmental review. Genevieve is also experienced with regard to the acquisition, disposition, development and the re-development of commercial and industrial real property, commercial leasing, and construction law, including the preparation and negotiation of all transactional documentation.
Glenna Wiseman
Country
Company
Permission to Bloom
Job title
Founder, Principle Coach
Interests
About me
Glenna Wiseman is a coach, consultant, and speaker with deep roots in the clean energy sector and a passion for helping women lead with clarity, authenticity, and purpose. As the founder of Permission to Bloom, she supports professionals and teams navigating transitions—career pivots, leadership growth, legacy shifts—with tools that blend soulful strategy and practical action.
With decades of business leadership experience, including building and leading ERG initiatives, Glenna now integrates her certifications in Transition Intelligence (TQ), Inner MBA mindful leadership, and Systemic Team Coaching to help others rise with resilience. A single mom turned executive turned guide, she brings heart, wisdom, and hard-won insight to every room she enters.
Kelly Weger
Country
Company
Qcells
Job title
Head of Sustainability
Interests
Passiv Design, LGBTQ community building, immersive travel, organic gardening,
About me
Ms. Weger is a published author, an international speaker, known for her passion for sharing and inspiring commitment to a sustainable lifestyle and gender equality. An avid traveler, animal lover and humanitarian, Kelly is engaged in numerous endeavors aligned with her interests.
With a first career as a Registered Architect specializing in sustainable design, Ms. Weger has taken her passion to industries, providing on-site sustainability training and consulting to hundreds of companies in the U.S. and beyond. She now is the Senior Director of Sustainability for the leading solar company in the U.S.
Melanie Kelly
Country
Company
Pivot Energy
Job title
VP, Marketing & Client Partnerships
Interests
Behavior, transformational leadership, environmental stewardship, weird art
About me
Melanie C. Kelly is an impact-driven executive who nurtures startups into industry-leading companies by developing unique human-centered brands and business operations that enable scalability. With 20 years of experience and over 10 years in the renewable energy industry, she's supported organizations and teams through high growth periods by leading acquisition and retention campaigns, developing strong company cultures, change management strategies, and operational processes that support teams and scale with growth. Melanie is Pivot Energy's Vice President of Marketing and Client Partnerships. Her efforts launched Pivot into a rapid growth stage over the last few years, and Pivot has gained recognition in top-tier publications and Fortune 10 companies. She was a community solar pioneer in her earlier career, setting the standard for industry-wide subscription language that differentiated it from rooftop solar. One of her passions is helping people excel at any stage of life.
Melissa Elkinton
Country
Company
Belltown Power
Job title
Vice President, Development
Interests
About me
Melissa Elkinton is Vice President of Development and a Managing Member at Belltown Power, where she leads wind project development and brings together over 20 years of leadership and technical experience in renewable energy, including roles at Avangrid Renewables and DNV. She has led teams and hiring efforts for nearly two decades and is passionate about mentoring and career growth. Mentoring has been one of the most rewarding aspects of her journey, and she’s grateful for the opportunity to support others as a coach at the Leadership Forum, helping them navigate change and conflict, grow with confidence, and build purpose-driven careers in clean energy.
Rachel Petry
Country
Company
Southern Power
Job title
O&M Strategy and Support Manager
Interests
Renewbles, Family, Faith, Beekeeping, Photography…
About me
20+ year leader with extensive experience in Operations, Maintenance, Construction, and Development for Utility Scale solar, wind, and natural gas generating facilities.
Shobha Eason
Country
Company
Job title
Sr. Director Operations
Interests
About me
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shobha-susan-eason
Glenna Wiseman
Country
Company
Permission to Bloom
Job title
Founder, Principle Coach
Interests
About me
Glenna Wiseman is a coach, consultant, and speaker with deep roots in the clean energy sector and a passion for helping women lead with clarity, authenticity, and purpose. As the founder of Permission to Bloom, she supports professionals and teams navigating transitions—career pivots, leadership growth, legacy shifts—with tools that blend soulful strategy and practical action.
With decades of business leadership experience, including building and leading ERG initiatives, Glenna now integrates her certifications in Transition Intelligence (TQ), Inner MBA mindful leadership, and Systemic Team Coaching to help others rise with resilience. A single mom turned executive turned guide, she brings heart, wisdom, and hard-won insight to every room she enters.
Kelly Weger
Country
Company
Qcells
Job title
Head of Sustainability
Interests
Passiv Design, LGBTQ community building, immersive travel, organic gardening,
About me
Ms. Weger is a published author, an international speaker, known for her passion for sharing and inspiring commitment to a sustainable lifestyle and gender equality. An avid traveler, animal lover and humanitarian, Kelly is engaged in numerous endeavors aligned with her interests.
With a first career as a Registered Architect specializing in sustainable design, Ms. Weger has taken her passion to industries, providing on-site sustainability training and consulting to hundreds of companies in the U.S. and beyond. She now is the Senior Director of Sustainability for the leading solar company in the U.S.
Kerrine Bryan
Country
Company
RWE
Job title
Senior Development Manager
Interests
STEM, DEI, Energy & Power, Advocacy
About me
Kerrine Bryan, PE MEng MBA CEng FIET, is a senior development manager with RWE with over 20 years of experience in the energy industry. She has a background in electrical engineering and is passionate about advocating for women in the engineering field and inspiring the next generation by addressing misconceptions and stereotypes.
Melanie Kelly
Country
Company
Pivot Energy
Job title
VP, Marketing & Client Partnerships
Interests
Behavior, transformational leadership, environmental stewardship, weird art
About me
Melanie C. Kelly is an impact-driven executive who nurtures startups into industry-leading companies by developing unique human-centered brands and business operations that enable scalability. With 20 years of experience and over 10 years in the renewable energy industry, she's supported organizations and teams through high growth periods by leading acquisition and retention campaigns, developing strong company cultures, change management strategies, and operational processes that support teams and scale with growth. Melanie is Pivot Energy's Vice President of Marketing and Client Partnerships. Her efforts launched Pivot into a rapid growth stage over the last few years, and Pivot has gained recognition in top-tier publications and Fortune 10 companies. She was a community solar pioneer in her earlier career, setting the standard for industry-wide subscription language that differentiated it from rooftop solar. One of her passions is helping people excel at any stage of life.
Rachel Petry
Country
Company
Southern Power
Job title
O&M Strategy and Support Manager
Interests
Renewbles, Family, Faith, Beekeeping, Photography…
About me
20+ year leader with extensive experience in Operations, Maintenance, Construction, and Development for Utility Scale solar, wind, and natural gas generating facilities.
Kerrine Bryan
Country
Company
RWE
Job title
Senior Development Manager
Interests
STEM, DEI, Energy & Power, Advocacy
About me
Kerrine Bryan, PE MEng MBA CEng FIET, is a senior development manager with RWE with over 20 years of experience in the energy industry. She has a background in electrical engineering and is passionate about advocating for women in the engineering field and inspiring the next generation by addressing misconceptions and stereotypes.
Melanie Kelly
Country
Company
Pivot Energy
Job title
VP, Marketing & Client Partnerships
Interests
Behavior, transformational leadership, environmental stewardship, weird art
About me
Melanie C. Kelly is an impact-driven executive who nurtures startups into industry-leading companies by developing unique human-centered brands and business operations that enable scalability. With 20 years of experience and over 10 years in the renewable energy industry, she's supported organizations and teams through high growth periods by leading acquisition and retention campaigns, developing strong company cultures, change management strategies, and operational processes that support teams and scale with growth. Melanie is Pivot Energy's Vice President of Marketing and Client Partnerships. Her efforts launched Pivot into a rapid growth stage over the last few years, and Pivot has gained recognition in top-tier publications and Fortune 10 companies. She was a community solar pioneer in her earlier career, setting the standard for industry-wide subscription language that differentiated it from rooftop solar. One of her passions is helping people excel at any stage of life.
Rachel Petry
Country
Company
Southern Power
Job title
O&M Strategy and Support Manager
Interests
Renewbles, Family, Faith, Beekeeping, Photography…
About me
20+ year leader with extensive experience in Operations, Maintenance, Construction, and Development for Utility Scale solar, wind, and natural gas generating facilities.
Aditi Passalacqua
Country
Company
Clearway Energy
Job title
Aditi Passalacqua - Talent Acquisition
Interests
art, drawing, pottery, outdoors, travel, cooking
About me
Talent Acquisition Leader with deep expertise in the renewable energy and automotive sectors, complemented by a background in experiential marketing, traditional headhunting, program management, training development, and HR generalist work. Known for building recruitment strategies and processes from the ground up, including full documentation, training programs, and scalable workflows. At Clearway, I’ve led efforts to establish structured recruitment operations, drive inclusive hiring through DEI and Veteran initiatives, and improve diverse and minority representation—earning recognition awards for impact. I’ve also supported mentorship programs, rolled out manager training on effective staffing practices, and contributed to broader workforce development and engagement efforts across the organization.
Hema Gupta
Country
Company
Job title
Senior Director of Supply Chain - Onyx Renewables
Interests
About me
As Senior Director of Supply Chain at Onyx Renewable Partners, I lead procurement, logistics, and contract negotiations for solar and battery storage projects across the U.S. I manage supplier relationships, navigate complex trade and tariff policies, and ensure ESG compliance throughout our value chain. I also oversee domestic content strategy to align with tax credit requirements. As a female leader, I coach on strategic decision-making, building influence without authority, navigating male-dominated industries, and creating resilient, values-driven teams. I’m passionate about mentoring women to lead with confidence, communicate with clarity, and drive impact in both technical and executive settings.
Julia Harmatz
Country
Company
Greenvolt Power USA, Inc.
Job title
General Counsel US
Interests
Running, golf, dinner parties, Red Sox, Spartan races, sewing
About me
Julia Harmatz is C suite Executive and General Counsel for Greenvolt Power USA, Inc., where she enjoys tackling a wide variety of legal issues in connection with renewable energy development projects (solar, on shore wind, and battery storage). She has 25+ years of strategic legal experience in energy efficiency, as counsel for the Technology, Telecommunications and Energy Committee for the Washington State House of Representatives, cybersecurity, e commerce (B2B and B2C), SAAS, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, litigation, and corporate governance. She is proud to serve as Co-Chair for the Legal Industry Group for Women Executives on Boards, an alumni organization for Harvard Business School, and is equally proud to serve on the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. Julia loves going to Fenway Park to cheer on the Red Sox, running Spartan races, and is determined to learn how to play golf.
Charity Pennock
Country
Company
North Street Group
Job title
Executive & Leadership Coach
Interests
About me
Charity is a seasoned professional with over 20 years’ experience in leadership and management positions. Charity’s career has been based at the intersection of business, government, and the nonprofit sectors in the areas of clean energy, economic development, and entrepreneurship. She has built organizations, launched new programs, and worked across sectors including corporate, government, higher education and non-profit partners and clients. These experiences helped Charity to use and refine her abilities in seeing the big picture, understanding people’s motivations, asking important questions, creating actionable plans, and walking with people through conflict and emotionally taxing situations. Charity is an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach and a Gestalt International Study Center Certified Coach.
Heather Holland
Country
Company
The Holland Collective, LLC
Job title
Founder & Chief Culture -Inclusion Curator
Interests
About me
A coach at heart, Heather has spent her 20+ year career curating workplace experiences resulting in healthy workplace cultures, where people and their talents thrive and flourish. As Chief Culture – Inclusion Curator, Heather builds capability using the guiding principle. ‘Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’
Heather utilizes her expertise and thought leadership as a coach, consultant, speaker, workshop facilitator and navigator of change and conflict. A Chicago native with an adventurous spirit, Heather is a sports fan who appreciates the joy and adventure of domestic and international travel, a lover of architecture and the art of live music.
Amy Lord
Country
Company
Altamira
Job title
VP, Power and Utiities
Interests
About me
Amy Lord has over 25 years of global experience in engineering, construction, and environmental consulting. With a career spanning business development, operations, and strategic leadership, Amy has built and led high-performing teams across the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Throughout her career, Amy has navigated complex regulatory landscapes, spearheaded growth initiatives, and guided organizations through transformative change. Her deep understanding of technical delivery, paired with a passion for people and purpose, allows her to connect authentically with women working at the intersection of innovation and impact.
Today, Amy is committed to coaching the next generation of women leaders in renewable energy. She brings a practical, candid, and encouraging approach to helping professionals gain confidence, elevate their leadership, and make bold moves in their careers. Amy offers one-on-one support, grounded in real-world experience, to help other professionals align their values with their vision—
Kristen Baker
Country
Company
OneEnergy Renewables
Job title
SVP, Human Resources
Interests
About me
Kristen leads the HR organization at OneEnergy Renewables, bringing 20 years of HR experience. Prior to OneEnergy, she held roles in recruiting, HR Business Partnership, and HR Leadership at large and small organizations. She holds a Master's in Industrial / Organizational Psychology and is passionate about building scalable HR programs that support the business while creating positive and meaningful employee experiences.
Melissa Rath
Country
Company
Pivot Energy
Job title
PV Design Engineer
Interests
About me
Rachel Rosenfeld
Country
Company
Norton Rose Fulbright
Job title
Sr Associate
Interests
About me
I am a senior associate in a law firm working on renewable energy projects
Shobha Eason
Country
Company
Job title
Sr. Director Operations
Interests
About me
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shobha-susan-eason
Deborah Builder
Country
Company
Adapture Renewables
Job title
Chief Operating Officer
Interests
About me
Natalie Gerber
Country
Company
RWE Clean Energy
Job title
Senior Manager, Utility-Scale Development
Interests
About me
Natalie Gerber
Country
Company
RWE Clean Energy
Job title
Senior Manager, Utility-Scale Development
Interests
About me
Shobha Eason
Country
Company
Job title
Sr. Director Operations
Interests
About me
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shobha-susan-eason
Amy Jo Miller
Country
Company
Hanwha Renewables (Qcells)
Job title
Sr. Director Market Development (Policy & Market Strategy)
Interests
reading books & magazines, spending time with friends and family
About me
Amy Jo Miller is Senior Director of Market Development (Policy & Market Strategy) at Hanwha Renewables formally Qcells USA Corp. Hanwha Renewables is a utility-scale solar and energy storage developer & Independent Power Producer, who uses Qcells EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) Services as well as Qcells domestically manufactured solar panels. Hanwha Group is a Global Fortune 300 Company. Amy Jo spearheads Hanwha Renewables.’s involvement in Federal, State, Utility/RTO/ISO, and some local affairs regarding utility-scale solar and storage and leads KPIs. Amy Jo has developed Qcells USA Corp.’s regulatory policies, collaborated with Development leadership team regarding greenfield campaign, and has initiated corporate wide programs to further develop employee professional development.
Amy Jo serves on the SEIA (Solar Energy Industries Association) Board of Directors representing Qcells as Alternate BOD Member. Amy Jo was awarded Top 50 Women Leaders of Missouri in 2022 and Nominated for Women
Christina Lewis
Country
Company
Langan
Job title
Associate Principal/Vice President
Interests
Rock climbing, hiking with my dog, food and wine
About me
I am an environmental consultant with 17 years of experience working in renewable energy and other industries. I live in Washington, DC with my aussiedoodle, Luna.
Glenna Wiseman
Country
Company
Permission to Bloom
Job title
Founder, Principle Coach
Interests
About me
Glenna Wiseman is a coach, consultant, and speaker with deep roots in the clean energy sector and a passion for helping women lead with clarity, authenticity, and purpose. As the founder of Permission to Bloom, she supports professionals and teams navigating transitions—career pivots, leadership growth, legacy shifts—with tools that blend soulful strategy and practical action.
With decades of business leadership experience, including building and leading ERG initiatives, Glenna now integrates her certifications in Transition Intelligence (TQ), Inner MBA mindful leadership, and Systemic Team Coaching to help others rise with resilience. A single mom turned executive turned guide, she brings heart, wisdom, and hard-won insight to every room she enters.
Melissa Elkinton
Country
Company
Belltown Power
Job title
Vice President, Development
Interests
About me
Melissa Elkinton is Vice President of Development and a Managing Member at Belltown Power, where she leads wind project development and brings together over 20 years of leadership and technical experience in renewable energy, including roles at Avangrid Renewables and DNV. She has led teams and hiring efforts for nearly two decades and is passionate about mentoring and career growth. Mentoring has been one of the most rewarding aspects of her journey, and she’s grateful for the opportunity to support others as a coach at the Leadership Forum, helping them navigate change and conflict, grow with confidence, and build purpose-driven careers in clean energy.
Mikkela Blanton
Country
Company
OneEnergy Renewables
Job title
Associate Director, Development
Interests
About me
Rachel Petry
Country
Company
Southern Power
Job title
O&M Strategy and Support Manager
Interests
Renewbles, Family, Faith, Beekeeping, Photography…
About me
20+ year leader with extensive experience in Operations, Maintenance, Construction, and Development for Utility Scale solar, wind, and natural gas generating facilities.
Amy Lord
Country
Company
Altamira
Job title
VP, Power and Utiities
Interests
About me
Amy Lord has over 25 years of global experience in engineering, construction, and environmental consulting. With a career spanning business development, operations, and strategic leadership, Amy has built and led high-performing teams across the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Throughout her career, Amy has navigated complex regulatory landscapes, spearheaded growth initiatives, and guided organizations through transformative change. Her deep understanding of technical delivery, paired with a passion for people and purpose, allows her to connect authentically with women working at the intersection of innovation and impact.
Today, Amy is committed to coaching the next generation of women leaders in renewable energy. She brings a practical, candid, and encouraging approach to helping professionals gain confidence, elevate their leadership, and make bold moves in their careers. Amy offers one-on-one support, grounded in real-world experience, to help other professionals align their values with their vision—
Mikkela Blanton
Country
Company
OneEnergy Renewables
Job title
Associate Director, Development
Interests
About me
Alison Brown
Country
Company
Flux Energy Systems, Inc.
Job title
President
Interests
About me
Alison Brown has nearly 20 years of experience in renewable energy. She has worked with solar, battery, electric vehicle, fuel cell, and smart grid technologies on projects ranging from remote, off-grid cabins to industrial microgrids. She is passionate about making strategic design decisions to eliminate risks early in a project. In 2016, Alison founded Flux Energy Systems to provide cost effective engineering solutions for alternative energy projects. Since then she has been the engineer of record on over 7 GWH of battery projects.
Alison holds a B.A. in Physics from Middlebury College and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She was a recipient of the 2009 Transatlantic Renewable Energy Fellowship. She is an active member of the LA Chapter of WRISE and was the director in 2020.
Caitlin Mixter
Country
Company
Reactivate
Job title
Executive Vice President
Interests
Rock climbing, yoga, hiking, camping
About me
Caitlin Mixter serves as Executive Vice President of Corporate Operations at Reactivate and is a member of the Executive Committee. In her role at Reactivate, Caitlin is responsible for business unit development and oversight as well as managing and overseeing core infrastructure and operational functions such as technology, marketing and branding, human resources and corporate impact.
Charity Pennock
Country
Company
North Street Group
Job title
Executive & Leadership Coach
Interests
About me
Charity is a seasoned professional with over 20 years’ experience in leadership and management positions. Charity’s career has been based at the intersection of business, government, and the nonprofit sectors in the areas of clean energy, economic development, and entrepreneurship. She has built organizations, launched new programs, and worked across sectors including corporate, government, higher education and non-profit partners and clients. These experiences helped Charity to use and refine her abilities in seeing the big picture, understanding people’s motivations, asking important questions, creating actionable plans, and walking with people through conflict and emotionally taxing situations. Charity is an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach and a Gestalt International Study Center Certified Coach.
Deborah Builder
Country
Company
Adapture Renewables
Job title
Chief Operating Officer
Interests
About me
Genevieve Trigg
Country
Company
Sol Solutions
Job title
Interests
About me
Genevieve is the founder and principal of Sol Solutions where she is passionate about delivering strategic solutions with experience, efficiency and value to drive her client’s projects forward. She has represented a number of Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and start-ups on a host of regulatory, real property tax, environmental and real estate development issues. She has extensive experience in the areas of commercial real estate, renewable energy, and all aspects of project development, including obtaining local and state permits, land use and zoning approvals, and environmental review. Genevieve is also experienced with regard to the acquisition, disposition, development and the re-development of commercial and industrial real property, commercial leasing, and construction law, including the preparation and negotiation of all transactional documentation.
Heather Holland
Country
Company
The Holland Collective, LLC
Job title
Founder & Chief Culture -Inclusion Curator
Interests
About me
A coach at heart, Heather has spent her 20+ year career curating workplace experiences resulting in healthy workplace cultures, where people and their talents thrive and flourish. As Chief Culture – Inclusion Curator, Heather builds capability using the guiding principle. ‘Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’
Heather utilizes her expertise and thought leadership as a coach, consultant, speaker, workshop facilitator and navigator of change and conflict. A Chicago native with an adventurous spirit, Heather is a sports fan who appreciates the joy and adventure of domestic and international travel, a lover of architecture and the art of live music.
Kerrine Bryan
Country
Company
RWE
Job title
Senior Development Manager
Interests
STEM, DEI, Energy & Power, Advocacy
About me
Kerrine Bryan, PE MEng MBA CEng FIET, is a senior development manager with RWE with over 20 years of experience in the energy industry. She has a background in electrical engineering and is passionate about advocating for women in the engineering field and inspiring the next generation by addressing misconceptions and stereotypes.
Natalie Gerber
Country
Company
RWE Clean Energy
Job title
Senior Manager, Utility-Scale Development
Interests
About me
Noelle Paige
Country
Company
Aspen Power
Job title
VP, Project Development
Interests
About me
With over a decade of experience in the sustainability space, Noelle Paige is passionate about working towards a future with more renewable energy deployment while supporting an inclusive working atmosphere within the solar industry. She has worked on both development and finance teams for community solar, commercial & industrial, and utility scale solar energy projects. Noelle serves as Treasurer on a National Nonprofit Board called EcoWomen, which works to empower women to seek leadership in sustainability and environmentally conscious fields. A retired professional ballet dancer, Noelle is also active with the performing arts community in Washington, D.C., performing in the 2025 Cherry Blossom Parade and several other theatre productions. Noelle earned her BA in Urban Planning from the University of Illinois at Chicago and Master of Public Administration from DePaul University, for which she is the current Chapter Leader for the DC DePaul University Alumni Committee.
Amy Lord
Country
Company
Altamira
Job title
VP, Power and Utiities
Interests
About me
Amy Lord has over 25 years of global experience in engineering, construction, and environmental consulting. With a career spanning business development, operations, and strategic leadership, Amy has built and led high-performing teams across the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Throughout her career, Amy has navigated complex regulatory landscapes, spearheaded growth initiatives, and guided organizations through transformative change. Her deep understanding of technical delivery, paired with a passion for people and purpose, allows her to connect authentically with women working at the intersection of innovation and impact.
Today, Amy is committed to coaching the next generation of women leaders in renewable energy. She brings a practical, candid, and encouraging approach to helping professionals gain confidence, elevate their leadership, and make bold moves in their careers. Amy offers one-on-one support, grounded in real-world experience, to help other professionals align their values with their vision—
Charity Pennock
Country
Company
North Street Group
Job title
Executive & Leadership Coach
Interests
About me
Charity is a seasoned professional with over 20 years’ experience in leadership and management positions. Charity’s career has been based at the intersection of business, government, and the nonprofit sectors in the areas of clean energy, economic development, and entrepreneurship. She has built organizations, launched new programs, and worked across sectors including corporate, government, higher education and non-profit partners and clients. These experiences helped Charity to use and refine her abilities in seeing the big picture, understanding people’s motivations, asking important questions, creating actionable plans, and walking with people through conflict and emotionally taxing situations. Charity is an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach and a Gestalt International Study Center Certified Coach.
Natalie Gerber
Country
Company
RWE Clean Energy
Job title
Senior Manager, Utility-Scale Development
Interests
About me
Amy Lord
Country
Company
Altamira
Job title
VP, Power and Utiities
Interests
About me
Amy Lord has over 25 years of global experience in engineering, construction, and environmental consulting. With a career spanning business development, operations, and strategic leadership, Amy has built and led high-performing teams across the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Throughout her career, Amy has navigated complex regulatory landscapes, spearheaded growth initiatives, and guided organizations through transformative change. Her deep understanding of technical delivery, paired with a passion for people and purpose, allows her to connect authentically with women working at the intersection of innovation and impact.
Today, Amy is committed to coaching the next generation of women leaders in renewable energy. She brings a practical, candid, and encouraging approach to helping professionals gain confidence, elevate their leadership, and make bold moves in their careers. Amy offers one-on-one support, grounded in real-world experience, to help other professionals align their values with their vision—
Aditi Passalacqua
Country
Company
Clearway Energy
Job title
Aditi Passalacqua - Talent Acquisition
Interests
art, drawing, pottery, outdoors, travel, cooking
About me
Talent Acquisition Leader with deep expertise in the renewable energy and automotive sectors, complemented by a background in experiential marketing, traditional headhunting, program management, training development, and HR generalist work. Known for building recruitment strategies and processes from the ground up, including full documentation, training programs, and scalable workflows. At Clearway, I’ve led efforts to establish structured recruitment operations, drive inclusive hiring through DEI and Veteran initiatives, and improve diverse and minority representation—earning recognition awards for impact. I’ve also supported mentorship programs, rolled out manager training on effective staffing practices, and contributed to broader workforce development and engagement efforts across the organization.
Charity Pennock
Country
Company
North Street Group
Job title
Executive & Leadership Coach
Interests
About me
Charity is a seasoned professional with over 20 years’ experience in leadership and management positions. Charity’s career has been based at the intersection of business, government, and the nonprofit sectors in the areas of clean energy, economic development, and entrepreneurship. She has built organizations, launched new programs, and worked across sectors including corporate, government, higher education and non-profit partners and clients. These experiences helped Charity to use and refine her abilities in seeing the big picture, understanding people’s motivations, asking important questions, creating actionable plans, and walking with people through conflict and emotionally taxing situations. Charity is an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach and a Gestalt International Study Center Certified Coach.
Christina Lewis
Country
Company
Langan
Job title
Associate Principal/Vice President
Interests
Rock climbing, hiking with my dog, food and wine
About me
I am an environmental consultant with 17 years of experience working in renewable energy and other industries. I live in Washington, DC with my aussiedoodle, Luna.
Christine Healey de Casanova
Country
Company
Contribute LLC
Job title
CEO, Change Facilitator
Interests
Languages, Surfing, Skiing, Hiking, Soccer, Music, Parenting, Cooking, Traveling
About me
Christine Healey de Casanova is the founder of Contribute LLC, a global communications skills consultancy. Christine and her colleagues are passionate about helping professionals transform into the best version of themselves at work and at home.
Known for her precision, intentionality, and multilingual abilities, Christine leads by example. She is a hands-on facilitator who approaches learners with empathy and coaches them with candor. Over the past 20 years, she has facilitated learning in 20 countries and built a trusted global network of change facilitators. Together, they collaborate with leaders to sharpen their employees’ skills and increase productivity, enhance client interactions, and boost morale and retention.
Hema Gupta
Country
Company
Job title
Senior Director of Supply Chain - Onyx Renewables
Interests
About me
As Senior Director of Supply Chain at Onyx Renewable Partners, I lead procurement, logistics, and contract negotiations for solar and battery storage projects across the U.S. I manage supplier relationships, navigate complex trade and tariff policies, and ensure ESG compliance throughout our value chain. I also oversee domestic content strategy to align with tax credit requirements. As a female leader, I coach on strategic decision-making, building influence without authority, navigating male-dominated industries, and creating resilient, values-driven teams. I’m passionate about mentoring women to lead with confidence, communicate with clarity, and drive impact in both technical and executive settings.
Mikkela Blanton
Country
Company
OneEnergy Renewables
Job title
Associate Director, Development
Interests
About me
Staci Schwartz
Country
Company
Primergy
Job title
VP, Human Resources
Interests
About me
I'm a mom and a career HR professional that loves to help people navigate their careers and workplace challenges.
Amy Lord
Country
Company
Altamira
Job title
VP, Power and Utiities
Interests
About me
Amy Lord has over 25 years of global experience in engineering, construction, and environmental consulting. With a career spanning business development, operations, and strategic leadership, Amy has built and led high-performing teams across the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Throughout her career, Amy has navigated complex regulatory landscapes, spearheaded growth initiatives, and guided organizations through transformative change. Her deep understanding of technical delivery, paired with a passion for people and purpose, allows her to connect authentically with women working at the intersection of innovation and impact.
Today, Amy is committed to coaching the next generation of women leaders in renewable energy. She brings a practical, candid, and encouraging approach to helping professionals gain confidence, elevate their leadership, and make bold moves in their careers. Amy offers one-on-one support, grounded in real-world experience, to help other professionals align their values with their vision—
Heather Holland
Country
Company
The Holland Collective, LLC
Job title
Founder & Chief Culture -Inclusion Curator
Interests
About me
A coach at heart, Heather has spent her 20+ year career curating workplace experiences resulting in healthy workplace cultures, where people and their talents thrive and flourish. As Chief Culture – Inclusion Curator, Heather builds capability using the guiding principle. ‘Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’
Heather utilizes her expertise and thought leadership as a coach, consultant, speaker, workshop facilitator and navigator of change and conflict. A Chicago native with an adventurous spirit, Heather is a sports fan who appreciates the joy and adventure of domestic and international travel, a lover of architecture and the art of live music.
Christine Healey de Casanova
Country
Company
Contribute LLC
Job title
CEO, Change Facilitator
Interests
Languages, Surfing, Skiing, Hiking, Soccer, Music, Parenting, Cooking, Traveling
About me
Christine Healey de Casanova is the founder of Contribute LLC, a global communications skills consultancy. Christine and her colleagues are passionate about helping professionals transform into the best version of themselves at work and at home.
Known for her precision, intentionality, and multilingual abilities, Christine leads by example. She is a hands-on facilitator who approaches learners with empathy and coaches them with candor. Over the past 20 years, she has facilitated learning in 20 countries and built a trusted global network of change facilitators. Together, they collaborate with leaders to sharpen their employees’ skills and increase productivity, enhance client interactions, and boost morale and retention.
Glenna Wiseman
Country
Company
Permission to Bloom
Job title
Founder, Principle Coach
Interests
About me
Glenna Wiseman is a coach, consultant, and speaker with deep roots in the clean energy sector and a passion for helping women lead with clarity, authenticity, and purpose. As the founder of Permission to Bloom, she supports professionals and teams navigating transitions—career pivots, leadership growth, legacy shifts—with tools that blend soulful strategy and practical action.
With decades of business leadership experience, including building and leading ERG initiatives, Glenna now integrates her certifications in Transition Intelligence (TQ), Inner MBA mindful leadership, and Systemic Team Coaching to help others rise with resilience. A single mom turned executive turned guide, she brings heart, wisdom, and hard-won insight to every room she enters.
Julia Harmatz
Country
Company
Greenvolt Power USA, Inc.
Job title
General Counsel US
Interests
Running, golf, dinner parties, Red Sox, Spartan races, sewing
About me
Julia Harmatz is C suite Executive and General Counsel for Greenvolt Power USA, Inc., where she enjoys tackling a wide variety of legal issues in connection with renewable energy development projects (solar, on shore wind, and battery storage). She has 25+ years of strategic legal experience in energy efficiency, as counsel for the Technology, Telecommunications and Energy Committee for the Washington State House of Representatives, cybersecurity, e commerce (B2B and B2C), SAAS, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, litigation, and corporate governance. She is proud to serve as Co-Chair for the Legal Industry Group for Women Executives on Boards, an alumni organization for Harvard Business School, and is equally proud to serve on the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. Julia loves going to Fenway Park to cheer on the Red Sox, running Spartan races, and is determined to learn how to play golf.
Mikkela Blanton
Country
Company
OneEnergy Renewables
Job title
Associate Director, Development
Interests
About me
Rachel Petry
Country
Company
Southern Power
Job title
O&M Strategy and Support Manager
Interests
Renewbles, Family, Faith, Beekeeping, Photography…
About me
20+ year leader with extensive experience in Operations, Maintenance, Construction, and Development for Utility Scale solar, wind, and natural gas generating facilities.
Staci Schwartz
Country
Company
Primergy
Job title
VP, Human Resources
Interests
About me
I'm a mom and a career HR professional that loves to help people navigate their careers and workplace challenges.
Amy Lord
Country
Company
Altamira
Job title
VP, Power and Utiities
Interests
About me
Amy Lord has over 25 years of global experience in engineering, construction, and environmental consulting. With a career spanning business development, operations, and strategic leadership, Amy has built and led high-performing teams across the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Throughout her career, Amy has navigated complex regulatory landscapes, spearheaded growth initiatives, and guided organizations through transformative change. Her deep understanding of technical delivery, paired with a passion for people and purpose, allows her to connect authentically with women working at the intersection of innovation and impact.
Today, Amy is committed to coaching the next generation of women leaders in renewable energy. She brings a practical, candid, and encouraging approach to helping professionals gain confidence, elevate their leadership, and make bold moves in their careers. Amy offers one-on-one support, grounded in real-world experience, to help other professionals align their values with their vision—
Melissa Rath
Country
Company
Pivot Energy
Job title
PV Design Engineer
Interests
About me
Mikkela Blanton
Country
Company
OneEnergy Renewables
Job title
Associate Director, Development
Interests
About me
Natalie Gerber
Country
Company
RWE Clean Energy
Job title
Senior Manager, Utility-Scale Development
Interests
About me
Christina Lewis
Country
Company
Langan
Job title
Associate Principal/Vice President
Interests
Rock climbing, hiking with my dog, food and wine
About me
I am an environmental consultant with 17 years of experience working in renewable energy and other industries. I live in Washington, DC with my aussiedoodle, Luna.
Deborah Builder
Country
Company
Adapture Renewables
Job title
Chief Operating Officer
Interests
About me
Heather Holland
Country
Company
The Holland Collective, LLC
Job title
Founder & Chief Culture -Inclusion Curator
Interests
About me
A coach at heart, Heather has spent her 20+ year career curating workplace experiences resulting in healthy workplace cultures, where people and their talents thrive and flourish. As Chief Culture – Inclusion Curator, Heather builds capability using the guiding principle. ‘Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’
Heather utilizes her expertise and thought leadership as a coach, consultant, speaker, workshop facilitator and navigator of change and conflict. A Chicago native with an adventurous spirit, Heather is a sports fan who appreciates the joy and adventure of domestic and international travel, a lover of architecture and the art of live music.
Katie Calsyn
Country
Company
Pivot Energy
Job title
Energy Storage Engineer II
Interests
Outdoor activities, reading, music/concerts, etc.
About me
I am a mechanical engineer by degree and have worked in renewable energy my whole career and mostly focused on battery energy storage with some experience in solar and wind.
Kristen Baker
Country
Company
OneEnergy Renewables
Job title
SVP, Human Resources
Interests
About me
Kristen leads the HR organization at OneEnergy Renewables, bringing 20 years of HR experience. Prior to OneEnergy, she held roles in recruiting, HR Business Partnership, and HR Leadership at large and small organizations. She holds a Master's in Industrial / Organizational Psychology and is passionate about building scalable HR programs that support the business while creating positive and meaningful employee experiences.
Melissa Elkinton
Country
Company
Belltown Power
Job title
Vice President, Development
Interests
About me
Melissa Elkinton is Vice President of Development and a Managing Member at Belltown Power, where she leads wind project development and brings together over 20 years of leadership and technical experience in renewable energy, including roles at Avangrid Renewables and DNV. She has led teams and hiring efforts for nearly two decades and is passionate about mentoring and career growth. Mentoring has been one of the most rewarding aspects of her journey, and she’s grateful for the opportunity to support others as a coach at the Leadership Forum, helping them navigate change and conflict, grow with confidence, and build purpose-driven careers in clean energy.
Noelle Paige
Country
Company
Aspen Power
Job title
VP, Project Development
Interests
About me
With over a decade of experience in the sustainability space, Noelle Paige is passionate about working towards a future with more renewable energy deployment while supporting an inclusive working atmosphere within the solar industry. She has worked on both development and finance teams for community solar, commercial & industrial, and utility scale solar energy projects. Noelle serves as Treasurer on a National Nonprofit Board called EcoWomen, which works to empower women to seek leadership in sustainability and environmentally conscious fields. A retired professional ballet dancer, Noelle is also active with the performing arts community in Washington, D.C., performing in the 2025 Cherry Blossom Parade and several other theatre productions. Noelle earned her BA in Urban Planning from the University of Illinois at Chicago and Master of Public Administration from DePaul University, for which she is the current Chapter Leader for the DC DePaul University Alumni Committee.
Rachel Petry
Country
Company
Southern Power
Job title
O&M Strategy and Support Manager
Interests
Renewbles, Family, Faith, Beekeeping, Photography…
About me
20+ year leader with extensive experience in Operations, Maintenance, Construction, and Development for Utility Scale solar, wind, and natural gas generating facilities.
Rachel Rosenfeld
Country
Company
Norton Rose Fulbright
Job title
Sr Associate
Interests
About me
I am a senior associate in a law firm working on renewable energy projects
Caitlin Mixter
Country
Company
Reactivate
Job title
Executive Vice President
Interests
Rock climbing, yoga, hiking, camping
About me
Caitlin Mixter serves as Executive Vice President of Corporate Operations at Reactivate and is a member of the Executive Committee. In her role at Reactivate, Caitlin is responsible for business unit development and oversight as well as managing and overseeing core infrastructure and operational functions such as technology, marketing and branding, human resources and corporate impact.
Natalie Gerber
Country
Company
RWE Clean Energy
Job title
Senior Manager, Utility-Scale Development
Interests
About me
Alison Brown
Country
Company
Flux Energy Systems, Inc.
Job title
President
Interests
About me
Alison Brown has nearly 20 years of experience in renewable energy. She has worked with solar, battery, electric vehicle, fuel cell, and smart grid technologies on projects ranging from remote, off-grid cabins to industrial microgrids. She is passionate about making strategic design decisions to eliminate risks early in a project. In 2016, Alison founded Flux Energy Systems to provide cost effective engineering solutions for alternative energy projects. Since then she has been the engineer of record on over 7 GWH of battery projects.
Alison holds a B.A. in Physics from Middlebury College and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She was a recipient of the 2009 Transatlantic Renewable Energy Fellowship. She is an active member of the LA Chapter of WRISE and was the director in 2020.
Amy Jo Miller
Country
Company
Hanwha Renewables (Qcells)
Job title
Sr. Director Market Development (Policy & Market Strategy)
Interests
reading books & magazines, spending time with friends and family
About me
Amy Jo Miller is Senior Director of Market Development (Policy & Market Strategy) at Hanwha Renewables formally Qcells USA Corp. Hanwha Renewables is a utility-scale solar and energy storage developer & Independent Power Producer, who uses Qcells EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) Services as well as Qcells domestically manufactured solar panels. Hanwha Group is a Global Fortune 300 Company. Amy Jo spearheads Hanwha Renewables.’s involvement in Federal, State, Utility/RTO/ISO, and some local affairs regarding utility-scale solar and storage and leads KPIs. Amy Jo has developed Qcells USA Corp.’s regulatory policies, collaborated with Development leadership team regarding greenfield campaign, and has initiated corporate wide programs to further develop employee professional development.
Amy Jo serves on the SEIA (Solar Energy Industries Association) Board of Directors representing Qcells as Alternate BOD Member. Amy Jo was awarded Top 50 Women Leaders of Missouri in 2022 and Nominated for Women
Christina Lewis
Country
Company
Langan
Job title
Associate Principal/Vice President
Interests
Rock climbing, hiking with my dog, food and wine
About me
I am an environmental consultant with 17 years of experience working in renewable energy and other industries. I live in Washington, DC with my aussiedoodle, Luna.
Christine Healey de Casanova
Country
Company
Contribute LLC
Job title
CEO, Change Facilitator
Interests
Languages, Surfing, Skiing, Hiking, Soccer, Music, Parenting, Cooking, Traveling
About me
Christine Healey de Casanova is the founder of Contribute LLC, a global communications skills consultancy. Christine and her colleagues are passionate about helping professionals transform into the best version of themselves at work and at home.
Known for her precision, intentionality, and multilingual abilities, Christine leads by example. She is a hands-on facilitator who approaches learners with empathy and coaches them with candor. Over the past 20 years, she has facilitated learning in 20 countries and built a trusted global network of change facilitators. Together, they collaborate with leaders to sharpen their employees’ skills and increase productivity, enhance client interactions, and boost morale and retention.
Glenna Wiseman
Country
Company
Permission to Bloom
Job title
Founder, Principle Coach
Interests
About me
Glenna Wiseman is a coach, consultant, and speaker with deep roots in the clean energy sector and a passion for helping women lead with clarity, authenticity, and purpose. As the founder of Permission to Bloom, she supports professionals and teams navigating transitions—career pivots, leadership growth, legacy shifts—with tools that blend soulful strategy and practical action.
With decades of business leadership experience, including building and leading ERG initiatives, Glenna now integrates her certifications in Transition Intelligence (TQ), Inner MBA mindful leadership, and Systemic Team Coaching to help others rise with resilience. A single mom turned executive turned guide, she brings heart, wisdom, and hard-won insight to every room she enters.
Katie Calsyn
Country
Company
Pivot Energy
Job title
Energy Storage Engineer II
Interests
Outdoor activities, reading, music/concerts, etc.
About me
I am a mechanical engineer by degree and have worked in renewable energy my whole career and mostly focused on battery energy storage with some experience in solar and wind.
Kerrine Bryan
Country
Company
RWE
Job title
Senior Development Manager
Interests
STEM, DEI, Energy & Power, Advocacy
About me
Kerrine Bryan, PE MEng MBA CEng FIET, is a senior development manager with RWE with over 20 years of experience in the energy industry. She has a background in electrical engineering and is passionate about advocating for women in the engineering field and inspiring the next generation by addressing misconceptions and stereotypes.
Shobha Eason
Country
Company
Job title
Sr. Director Operations
Interests
About me
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shobha-susan-eason
Christine Healey de Casanova
Country
Company
Contribute LLC
Job title
CEO, Change Facilitator
Interests
Languages, Surfing, Skiing, Hiking, Soccer, Music, Parenting, Cooking, Traveling
About me
Christine Healey de Casanova is the founder of Contribute LLC, a global communications skills consultancy. Christine and her colleagues are passionate about helping professionals transform into the best version of themselves at work and at home.
Known for her precision, intentionality, and multilingual abilities, Christine leads by example. She is a hands-on facilitator who approaches learners with empathy and coaches them with candor. Over the past 20 years, she has facilitated learning in 20 countries and built a trusted global network of change facilitators. Together, they collaborate with leaders to sharpen their employees’ skills and increase productivity, enhance client interactions, and boost morale and retention.
Alison Brown
Country
Company
Flux Energy Systems, Inc.
Job title
President
Interests
About me
Alison Brown has nearly 20 years of experience in renewable energy. She has worked with solar, battery, electric vehicle, fuel cell, and smart grid technologies on projects ranging from remote, off-grid cabins to industrial microgrids. She is passionate about making strategic design decisions to eliminate risks early in a project. In 2016, Alison founded Flux Energy Systems to provide cost effective engineering solutions for alternative energy projects. Since then she has been the engineer of record on over 7 GWH of battery projects.
Alison holds a B.A. in Physics from Middlebury College and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She was a recipient of the 2009 Transatlantic Renewable Energy Fellowship. She is an active member of the LA Chapter of WRISE and was the director in 2020.
Glenna Wiseman
Country
Company
Permission to Bloom
Job title
Founder, Principle Coach
Interests
About me
Glenna Wiseman is a coach, consultant, and speaker with deep roots in the clean energy sector and a passion for helping women lead with clarity, authenticity, and purpose. As the founder of Permission to Bloom, she supports professionals and teams navigating transitions—career pivots, leadership growth, legacy shifts—with tools that blend soulful strategy and practical action.
With decades of business leadership experience, including building and leading ERG initiatives, Glenna now integrates her certifications in Transition Intelligence (TQ), Inner MBA mindful leadership, and Systemic Team Coaching to help others rise with resilience. A single mom turned executive turned guide, she brings heart, wisdom, and hard-won insight to every room she enters.
Heather Holland
Country
Company
The Holland Collective, LLC
Job title
Founder & Chief Culture -Inclusion Curator
Interests
About me
A coach at heart, Heather has spent her 20+ year career curating workplace experiences resulting in healthy workplace cultures, where people and their talents thrive and flourish. As Chief Culture – Inclusion Curator, Heather builds capability using the guiding principle. ‘Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’
Heather utilizes her expertise and thought leadership as a coach, consultant, speaker, workshop facilitator and navigator of change and conflict. A Chicago native with an adventurous spirit, Heather is a sports fan who appreciates the joy and adventure of domestic and international travel, a lover of architecture and the art of live music.
Helen Brauner
Country
Company
Lightsource bp
Job title
Sr Vice President, Portfolio Mangement & Strategy
Interests
About me
Helen joined Lightsource bp in 2021. After leading the Business Development team in the U.S., Helen served on Lightsource bp’s global executive team as interim Chief Operating Officer for four months while the COO was on family leave. Helen is currently the Senior Vice President of Portfolio Management and Strategy, a team responsible for M&A, Business Operations, and management of Lightsource bp’s US portfolio.
With over 20 years of experience working in the renewable energy sector, Helen has broad industry experience. Prior to Lightsource bp, Helen was responsible for origination at 7X Energy, an Austin-based developer that sold a 9 GW portfolio of solar projects to bp in 2021. Before working in solar development, Helen was a strategy and marketing consultant for cleantech companies with businesses ranging from efficient engines to carbon capture technologies to residential solar. Helen also served as Senior VP of Strategic Planning and Marketing at Green Mountain Energy, a retail electric provider that sells
Kristen Baker
Country
Company
OneEnergy Renewables
Job title
SVP, Human Resources
Interests
About me
Kristen leads the HR organization at OneEnergy Renewables, bringing 20 years of HR experience. Prior to OneEnergy, she held roles in recruiting, HR Business Partnership, and HR Leadership at large and small organizations. She holds a Master's in Industrial / Organizational Psychology and is passionate about building scalable HR programs that support the business while creating positive and meaningful employee experiences.
