Volunteer on a Committee

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

The NEWIEE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee develops strategies to promote and improve diversity through programming, partnership, and investment. The goal of the DEI Committee is the betterment of NEWIEE and the removal of barriers that limit the growth of our field and the people who work in it.

Co-Chairs:
Tamika Jacques, Ed.D., Avangrid Renewables
Deanna Sassorossi, EPRI

Members:
Cindy Gage, C+C
Jen Crawford, Crawford, Smith, Costello & Crawford
Mary Louise “Weezie” Nuara, MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Rockie Solomon, Eversource
Sarah Adams, ISO New England

If you would like to join the DEI Committee, please contact Deanna Sassorossi at DSassorossi@epri.com and Tamika Jacques at tamika.jacques@avangrid.com.

Finance & Audit Committee

The NEWIEE Finance & Audit Committee manages NEWIEE’s financial responsibilities, including tax and accounting matters.

Chair:
Julie Lieberman, Atrium Economics

Governance Committee

The NEWIEE Governance Committee manages NEWIEE’s internal administrative and governance-related tasks and requirements, including state registrations, board development, and other matters.

Chair:
Sarah Adams, ISO New England

Marketing Committee

The NEWIEE Marketing Committee manages NEWIEE’s marketing strategy and is responsible for developing content and visuals for the NEWIEE newsletter, the NEWIEE website, and NEWIEE’s social media presence.

Co-Chairs:
Cindy Gage, C+C
Kaitlyn Woods, Eversource Energy

Members:
Gretchen Mullin

Consultant & Photographer:
Jennifer MacNeil, MacNeil Marketing Solutions
jennifer@macneilmarketingsolutions.com

NEWIEE Committee Members can use the form above to request marketing for an event.

Membership Committee

The NEWIEE Membership Committee collaborates with other committees and the Board of Directors to develop strategy and conduct outreach to grow the NEWIEE membership base and ensure value to existing members.

Co-Chairs:
Catherine Finneran, Eversource
Mary Usovicz, Merrimac Municipal Light Department

Vice Chair:
Kate Johnson, Advanced Energy United

Members:
Jacquie Ashmore, New Leaf Energy
Mary Louise “Weezie” Nuara, MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Vivian Kimball, VHB

If you would like information about membership, please contact Catherine Finneran at catherine.finneran@eversource.com and Mary Usovicz at musovicz@merrimaclight.com.

Development Committee

The Development Committee is responsible for development and implementation of an annual fundraising plan ensuring that financial goals are met and donors are appreciated.

Chair:
Joey Lee Miranda, Robinson + Cole LLP

If you would like to join the Development Committee, please contact Leora Mallach at newiee@newiee.org.

Mentorship Committee

The NEWIEE Mentorship Committee coordinates one-on-one mentor to mentee matchups through NEWIEE’s Mentorship Program.

Co-Chairs:
Jacquie Ashmore, New Leaf Energy
Mary Louise “Weezie” Nuara, MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Members:
Briana Amoroso, Taitem
Pat Stanton, E4TheFuture
Michele Leone, National Grid
Rachel Smedley, Form Energy
Nikki Bruno, Eversource
Lisa Franzis, AEE
Catherine Finneran, Eversource
Carissa Sedlacek, Eversource
Martha Broad, MIT
Sandi Hennequin, Liberty Utilities

If you would like to join the Mentorship Committee, please contact Jacquie Ashmore at jashmore@newleafenergy.com and Weezie Nuara at mlnuara@gmail.com.

Programming Committee

The NEWIEE Programming Committee creates and coordinates NEWIEE’s programming strategy for its signature events, chapter activities, and other initiatives ensuring a diversity of content, geography, and options. Planning subcommittees are formed for the Awards Gala, Women Shaping the Agenda (WSTA) Event, and Annual Membership Meeting & Fall Fête (AMM/FF).

Programming Co-Chairs:
Sarah Adams, ISO New England
Vivian Kimball, VHB

Gala Co-Chairs:
Vivian Kimball, VHB
Kate Johnson, Advanced Energy United

WSTA Co-Chairs:
Cindy Gage, C+C
Kelly Smith, Ocean Winds

AM/FF Co-Chairs:
Katy Ward, Travel Honey
Sarah Adams, ISO New England

If you would like to join the Programming Committee, please contact Sarah Adams at sarahadams@iso-ne.com and Vivian Kimball at vkimball@vhb.com.

Rising Professionals Committee

The NEWIEE Rising Professionals Committee offers opportunities for personal and professional development of new energy and environmental professionals through leadership, education, and access to a network of accomplished peers. This committee also manages NEWIEE On Campus, which coordinates outreach and panel discussions by NEWIEE members to high school and college students throughout New England. The Up-And-Comers area of NEWIEE’s website offers resources and community for rising professionals and students.

Co-Chairs:
Grace Fletcher, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
Tiffany Hawco, Eversource Energy

If you would like to join the Rising Professionals Committee, please contact Grace Fletcher at grace.fletcher@state.ma.us and Tiffany Hawco at tiffany.hawco@eversource.com.

Website Committee

The Website Committee updates NEWIEE’s website to ensure that it includes all of the latest information.

Co-Chairs:
Kelly Smith, Ocean Winds
Christina Cho, Con Edison

Members:
Lily Sylvester, Avangrid Renewables
Chrissy Maddalo, Daymark Energy Advisors
Olivia Paradis, Exponent
Katherine Lee Goyette, Conservation Law Foundation
Daysia Charles, Dartmouth College

If you would like to join the Website Committee, please contact Kelly Smith at kelly.smith@oceanwinds.com and Christina Cho at choc@coned.com.