Sarah Adams is a Senior State Policy Advisor at ISO New England, the region’s grid operator, where she is responsible for performing outreach to government officials and other power system stakeholders. Sarah has worked in the energy industry for a decade across the private, public, and non-profit sectors. She came to ISO with a background in land use planning, most recently supporting communities in central Massachusetts in executing their energy initiatives. Sarah sits on the Board of Directors for New England Women in Energy and the Environment where she currently serves as vice president and programming co-chair. Sarah is an enrolled member of the Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma.

Alicia Calero is an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager based in Boston, Massachusetts. She brings over a decade of experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational leadership, Alicia brings a systems-level perspective to environmental stewardship and workplace safety. She has led cross-functional initiatives that integrate human performance principles and lifecycle planning into energy and infrastructure projects, with a focus on ethical engagement and long-term sustainability. She is actively involved in advancing equity and inclusion in the energy space through her affiliations with New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE), Browning the Green Space, and All In Energy as a board member.

Alicia is passionate about fostering inclusive dialogue around land use and development, particularly in contexts involving Indigenous communities and culturally significant landscapes. Her work emphasizes the importance

Yvonne has worked in the workforce development industry for 15 years, opening doors for young adults who want to join the Union building trades industry. Through the “Introduction to Construction” program at BPS, young adults can gain an overview of the various trades within the Building Trades Unions, combining classroom and hands-on experiences. She has also introduced her students to the growing industry of offshore wind and green energy construction.

Yvonne is a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.