Dear Colleagues,

As we turn the page on 2020, I would like to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for all your support of and commitment to NEWIEE this past year. While 2020 has been uniquely challenging, NEWIEE has grown in so many unforeseen ways. Through it all, we have stayed true to our mission of elevating the voices of women in the energy and environmental fields through professional development, inspiration, leadership and community. With 2021 around the corner, allow me to share NEWIEE’s vision for the coming year.

We know there is great uncertainty as we enter 2021 with the current health emergency and its impact on our ability to connect, network, learn, and collaborate in person. But, as you have seen in 2020, NEWIEE has risen to the challenge. We have added virtual programming and professional development opportunities across the organization and through our local chapters. We have advanced an important initiative to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within NEWIEE and across the energy and environmental sectors. And we have continued to engage with young women and those new to the industry through our Rising Professionals Committee.

As we look to 2021, there is one thing we know for sure. NEWIEE and its innovative, inspiring, and adaptive network will find a way to realize the organization’s mission of “Empowering Women, Advancing the Industry.” NEWIEE will continue to spotlight the critical energy and environmental issues of our time and ask the tough questions that need to be addressed by our industry. We will continue to cultivate opportunities to learn and connect virtually as we evaluate when it is safe and prudent to return to in-person events and activities. And we will continue to support and encourage women through mentoring, relationship building, and sharing of expertise.

With our invaluable network of volunteers, sponsors and members, we know NEWIEE can continue to thrive in the coming year. We thank you all for your unwavering support in 2020 and hope you will continue to help NEWIEE rise to these unprecedented challenges in 2021.

With utmost gratitude,

Mary Louise “Weezie” Nuara
President, Director – NEWIEE
Dominion Energy