BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEWIEE - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://newiee.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NEWIEE REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20221210T201250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221210T201541Z UID:20159-1671123600-1671130800@newiee.org SUMMARY:Western New England Chapter Night DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″ offset=”vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1670180017429{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Please join the Western New England Chapter of NEWIEE for an informal pub evening to celebrate 2022 and the year to come! Stone Cow Brewery is located at the 1\,000-acre Carter & Stevens Farm – a sustainable fifth generation dairy farm\, powered by solar and wind power.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/western-new-england-chapter-night-at-stone-cow-brewery-tickets-480068185867″ target=”_blank” button_custom_width=”250″]Register Now[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”70px”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1668988815984{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Stone Cow Brewery\n500 West Street\nBarre\, MA 01005[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://newiee.org/event/western-new-england-chapter-night-at-stone-cow-brewery/ LOCATION:Stone Cow Brewery\, 500 West Street\, Barre\, MA\, 01005 CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Western New England Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.11-NEWIEE_Chapter_Week_General_Website_Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20221210T200913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221210T201445Z UID:20163-1671037200-1671048000@newiee.org SUMMARY:Rhode Island Chapter Holiday Party DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″ offset=”vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1670180268653{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Come and celebrate the end of 2022 with the RI Chapter of NEWIEE with pizza and beer! Join us at the Revival Brewing Company at 50 Sims Avenue in Providence. Food\, including pizza and appetizers\, will be provided by Lost Valley Pizza which is housed in the same venue space. You will be responsible for purchasing your own beverages.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rhode-island-chapter-holiday-party-tickets-480076290107″ target=”_blank” button_custom_width=”250″]Register Now[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”70px”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1670180924081{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Revival Brewing Company\n50 Sims Ave\nProvidence\, RI 02909[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1654486210645{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Event Sponsor:[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7874″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://newiee.org/event/rhode-island-chapter-holiday-party/ LOCATION:Revival Brewing Company\, 50 Sims Ave\, Providence\, RI\, 02909 CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rhode Island Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.11-NEWIEE_Chapter_Week_General_Website_Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20220919T004119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T034019Z UID:19776-1668702600-1668717000@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE's 2022 Annual Meeting & Fall Fête DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1670206994382{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nPhotos from the event are available to download! Please credit NEWIEE’s Annual Meeting and Fall Fete.\n \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#614c8d”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1668020314067{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSave the date for NEWIEE’s Annual Meeting and Fall Fête\, to be held at District Hall in Boston on Thursday\, November 17\, 2022. The annual meeting will be held at 4:30 pm\, followed by cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 pm. \nAt the end of the Annual Meeting\, we will be hearing from the Dearborn STEM Academy\, and will be collecting donations of professional clothing for their students participating in Work Based Learning opportunities. All attendees who donate clean and ready-to-wear professional attire (e.g.\, business casual clothing for both males and females\, slacks\, button-ups) in any size will be entered to win a gift card to the NEWIEE store![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/SignatureEvents/2022/FallFete/NEWIEE-Annual-Meeting-and-Fall-Fete-Digital-Program-2022.pdf” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”250″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]Event Program[/mk_button][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.jennifermacneilphotography.com/newieeamff2022″ target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”250″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]See Photos Here[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row id=”gala-sponsorship”][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#614c8d”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”gala-sponsorship” css=”.vc_custom_1601246575640{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSponsorship\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1666749230693{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nInterested in supporting this important event? Sponsor! Sponsorship is tremendously valuable for NEWIEE’s continuing programming. Gain visibility for your company while helping NEWIEE provide educational opportunities and highlight the contributions of women in the energy and environmental sectors. To secure your sponsorship\, or for more information\, please contact us at newiee@newiee.org. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/SignatureEvents/2022/FallFete/10.2022_NEWIEE-Annual-Meeting-Fall-Fete-2022.pdf” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”250″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]Sponsorship Brochure[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#614c8d”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1550508031834{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nPlatinum Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”4″ gutter_space=”15″ count=”-1″ orderby=”title” autoplay=”false” target=”_blank” margin_bottom=”0″ clients=”3753\, 19973\, 1755\, 371\, 489\, 17284\, 19924\, 1854″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”10″ css=”.vc_custom_1549911988357{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nGold Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”4″ gutter_space=”15″ count=”-1″ orderby=”title” height=”100″ autoplay=”false” target=”_blank” margin_bottom=”10″ clients=”498\, 8168\, 8867\, 519\, 1801\, 375\, 523\, 16819\, 19978\, 558\, 474\, 10313\, 9036\, 8065\, 1804\, 1889\, 19161\, 20065″][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#614c8d”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665966404582{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]By purchasing a ticket to this event\, you agree to the following terms\, procedures\, and protocols: \nA. COVID-19 Protocol: \nNEWIEE is committed to holding a safe event and will continuously monitor public health trends to ensure all measures are taken to ensure a safe event. Ticket holders will need to demonstrate: \n\nThat they have received the primary series of the COVID-19 vaccination. A booster(s) is not required but recommended. Vaccination status will be checked upon registration by showing either electronic or paper proof of vaccination.\nProof of a negative COVID test (rapid antigen or PCR) within 48 hours of the event (test taken after 4:30 pm on Tuesday\, November 15th). Demonstration of a negative COVID test can be provided in the form of either (a) a photo of the rapid test with the name of attendee and date written on test strip\, or (b) a copy (electronic\, photo or paper) of PCR results with name and date of test clearly visible.\n\nPhotos or electronic documents can be simply shown on your phone upon registration. \nPlease stay home if you are sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. \nNEWIEE reserves the right to require additional safety protocols based on public health outlooks and conditions. \nB. VIDEO/PHOTO Consent \nNEWIEE may take event photographs and/or video\, which typically include attendees\, for use in NEWIEE-generated and electronic materials. Your attendance at any NEWIEE event grants permission for NEWIEE to use these photographs and/or video in its informational\, marketing\, and public relations outreach efforts\, without the need for further consultation with you. \nC. CODE OF CONDUCT \nNEWIEE is dedicated to providing a harassment-free event experience for everyone\, regardless of gender\, gender identity and expression\, age\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, race\, ethnicity\, religion (or lack thereof)\, or technology choices. We do not tolerate the harassment of participants in any form. Event participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund at the discretion of NEWIEE. If you are being harassed\, notice that someone else is being harassed\, or have any other concerns\, please contact one of the event organizers immediately\, or report it to newiee@newiee.org.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1666749578697{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Also of Interest: \n\nNEWIEE’s 2022 “Women Shaping the Agenda”\, Doing Well By Doing Good: The Business Of ESG And How It’s Driving Positive Change In Energy And Environment\nNEWIEE’s 2021 Annual Meeting & Fall Fête\nNEWIEE Event Calendar\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiees-annual-meeting-and-fall-fete/ LOCATION:District Hall\, 75 Northern Avenue\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Signature Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/fall-fete-save-the-date-2022-website-1100-500-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20221003T104141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T110201Z UID:19852-1668009600-1668013200@newiee.org SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything: Jennifer Daloisio DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1664794916760{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Jennifer Daloisio is the newly appointed CEO of Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)\, created in 2010 as a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector. \nTo date\, Massachusetts has over 101\,000 clean energy workers accounting for 3% of the entire workforce. The clean energy industry has accounted for 13.7 billion to MA. MassCEC has been the leader in overseeing this growth through the robust grant programs and involvement in building codes\, Offshore wind\, clean transportation and net zero grid. \nJennifer has worked for MassCEC for over 18 years. Prior to becoming the CEO she was the CFO. The conversation will be both informative as well as educational. Please join us for a insight and career building conversation[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-me-anything-featuring-jennifer-daloisio-masscec-tickets-429396966887″ target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”300″ bg_color=”#189c8e”]Register Here[/mk_button][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://newiee.org/announcing-newiees-ask-me-anything-webinar-series/” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”300″ bg_color=”#189c8e”]”Ask Me Anything!” Series Page[/mk_button][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator el_width=”50″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1664793307658{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nAbout Our Guest:  Jennifer Daloisio\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1664793566054{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]As Chief Executive Officer of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center\, Jennifer Daloisio leads MassCEC’s efforts to build a robust\, internationally competitive clean energy economy in Massachusetts. \nJennifer first joined the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer in November 2014. \nIn her latest role she led finance\, information technology\, human resources and operations for the organization. \nPrior to joining MassCEC\, Jennifer practiced public accounting in Boston for 18 years\, most recently as a Director at Deloitte. During her time in public accounting\, Jennifer served clients ranging in size from start-ups to multi-nationals in a variety of industries\, including energy\, retail\, and manufacturing. \nThroughout her career\, Jennifer has worked with numerous clean energy companies at various stages and sizes and with a wide array of innovative technologies. During her time as MassCEC’s Chief Financial Officer\, Jennifer oversaw efforts that enabled agency operations and funded programs that fostered clean energy market\, technology and workforce development. \nJennifer is a Certified Public Accountant and graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Annual Event Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1638750048250{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Also of Interest: \n\nAsk Me Anything with Priscilla Barbour Randle\nNEWIEE’s “Ask Me Anything!” Webinar Series\nNEWIEE Event Calendar\nNEWIEE Jobs Board\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://newiee.org/event/ask-me-anything-jennifer-daloisio/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:NEWIEE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/newiee-ama-with-ceo-of-masscec-1100x500-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20220919T012627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T110543Z UID:19782-1666785600-1666789200@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE x Breaking the Glass Resume Review DESCRIPTION:Join a Progressive Recruitment consultant as they share resume tips and give a live resume review. The recruitment consultants that will be joining us source top talent in the energy and environmental energy markets. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions and their resumes before the event so they can get live feedback. \nPlease register here submit your resumes to communityprograms@sthree.com. \nAgenda: \n\nIntroduction from NEWIEE\nIntroduction from Progressive Recruitment\nResume Review Tips\nLive Resume Review\nAudience Q&A\n\n  \nSpeakers: Melissa Lugli\, Associate Consultant\, Progressive Recruitment \nProgressive and the Specialist Staffing Groups is proud to bring you this webinar panel. Progressive and Specialist Staffing Groups are part of SThree. SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner. We connect sought-after specialists in science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics with dynamic organizations. URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-x-breaking-the-glass-resume-review/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/newiee-x-breaking-the-glass-resume-review-october-2022-website-1100-500-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20220822T232350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T234354Z UID:19691-1663858800-1663867800@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE & CPES: Meeting CT's New Carbon-Free Power Goals: What's the Role for Peaker Plants? DESCRIPTION:Join the New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) and the Connecticut Power and Energy Society (CPES) for our eighth annual joint event on Thursday\, September 22! This panel discussion will surround peaker plants and their role as Connecticut works towards a carbon-free future. \nPeaker plants serve a unique role in our current grid by providing key reliability services. However\, many peakers emit pollutants at a higher rate than baseload plants. The majority are located in communities with a higher percentage of low-income households\, and peakers disproportionately impact communities of color. As Connecticut acts on its commitment to a decarbonized energy future\, what are our alternatives for filling the role currently played by fossil peakers? What are the business\, policy\, infrastructure\, market and equity pieces that need to fall into place to make this transition? Our panelists are all regional leaders who have been actively tackling these questions. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Panelists\n\nAlicia Barton\, Chief Executive Officer at FirstLight Power\nTracy Babbidge\, Chief of the Bureau of Air Management at the CT DEEP\nKatherine Rougeux\, Business Development Manager at the New York Power Authority\nSharon Lewis\, Executive Director at the CT Coalition on Environmental & Economic Justice\n\nModerated by:\n\nAnne George\, VP of External Affairs at ISO New England and former Connecticut DPUC Commissioner\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n In Person & Virtual Event at UCONN School of Law \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Sponsored by: URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-cpes-meeting-cts-new-carbon-free-power-goals-whats-the-role-for-peaker-plants/ LOCATION:University of Connecticut School of Law\, 55 Elizabeth St\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105 CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE,In Collaboration with NEWIEE,NEWIEE,NEWIEE and CPES Joint Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022.08_cpes_newiee-event-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20220801T200012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T234142Z UID:19640-1661605200-1661619600@newiee.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual NEWIEE/AABE's "Paddle to the Pint" Hosted by FirstLight Power DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cool 2-hour paddle on the beautiful CT river in Gill MA\, then drive 15 min upstream to the Brewery at 4 Star Farms in Northfield\, where you can sit in the hopfield and sip local brew. There is also a fab lunch truck featuring gourmet food from Worcester’s famous “Dead Horse Hill” bistro. \nThis event is ‘Member/Guest” – free to NEWIEE and AABE members (discount code: PADDLEBREW22) and you’re encouraged to bring someone for free who you think might want to join either of our organizations ($20 for any lone non-members). Families welcome! We have canoes\, kayaks\, and stand-up paddleboards. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Hosted by: URL:https://newiee.org/event/2nd-annual-newiee-aabes-paddle-to-the-pint/ LOCATION:Barton Cove Campground and Canoe Rental\, 82 French King Highway\, Gill\, MA\, 01354 CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE,NEWIEE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/Pages/News/2022.08_NEWIEE-Paddle-to-the-Pint.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20220718T224910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T222418Z UID:19588-1660384800-1660392000@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals: Volunteering with Charles River Conservancy DESCRIPTION:Join the NEWIEE Rising Professionals Group for an in person volunteer event with The Charles River Conservancy! Network with other rising professionals in the energy/environmental field and help improve a beloved natural space in Boston. We will be painting benches\, removing litter\, and weeding. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Cleanup Location Directions \nClick here to see a map of where we will be working and meeting. We will meet in a parking lot located along Soldiers Field Road outbound. The parking lot is the right hand turn after the Northeastern Boathouse. So\, follow your GPS to the NE Boathouse address\, 1345 Soldiers Field Rd\, Boston\, MA 02135\, and look for the first right hand turn after. If you get to the Arsenal Bridge\, you have gone too far. \nPhone number to reach out to with questions: 412-721-9797. \nProject Supplies \nThe CRC will provide all tools and supplies needed for the work\, including work gloves. If you have your own gloves please feel free to bring them. Please also bring plenty of water and a snack. I also recommend a hat and close toed shoes. We will be working on the following projects: \n\nLitter removal\nPainting fences\nWeeding – as needed\n\nWaivers and Safety Info \nAll volunteers are required to complete a waiver prior to your cleanup event. \n\nAdult waiver here\nUnder 18 here URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-rising-professionals-volunteering-with-charles-river-conservancy/ LOCATION:1850 Soldiers Field Road\, 1850 Soldiers Field Road\, Boston\, MA\, 02135 CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/07.2022_NEWIEE-Rising-Professionals-Volunteering.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20220704T133809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T034240Z UID:19517-1659546000-1659556800@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE's 2022 "Women Shaping the Agenda" DESCRIPTION:NEWIEE’s eighth annual program in the “Women Shaping the Agenda” series will be held on Wednesday\, August 3rd from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Doing Well by Doing Good: the Business of ESG and how It’s driving positive change in energy and environment\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n From board rooms to break rooms and beyond\, ESG is a hot topic. Once considered a tool for assessing socially conscious investment\, ESG (Environment\, Social\, Governance) factors are now considered a critical tool to help assess and manage risk\, performance and impact. Increased activism in areas like climate change\, social and environmental justice\, and diversity\, equity\, and inclusion have shone a spotlight on the ESG practices of companies across the globe. \nJoin us at NEWIEE’s 2022 Women Shaping the Agenda event to learn how ESG practices and reporting have become a driver for positive change in energy and environment. Our panelists will discuss strategic considerations\, opportunities and challenges\, and lessons learned as companies work to minimize their impact on the climate and communities while continuing to deliver financially. \nPlease see below for important COVID-19 safety protocols for this event. \nYou are welcome to download any event photos linked at the button below. Please feel free to share them on social or your organization’s marketing. We just ask that you credit this back to the NEWIEE Annual WSTA Program. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Photos Available\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read about ESG\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n WSTA Program\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Press Release\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Panelists\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Keynote Address:\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Susan Bysiewicz\nConnecticut Lieutenant Governor \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz’s Bio \n \n \n Sworn in on January 9\, 2019\, Susan Bysiewicz is serving her first term as Connecticut’s 109th Lieutenant Governor. Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz’s and Gov. Ned Lamont’s first priority is to grow good-paying jobs and investing in the state’s future. \nLt. Gov. Bysiewicz is continuing her commitment to economic growth that made her a leading voice for Connecticut residents and small businesses while she served as Secretary of the State from 1999 to 2011. As Secretary of the State\, she helped thousands of businesses grow\, registered thousands of voters\, cut bureaucratic red tape\, honored veterans\, and fought to keep elections fair. \nAs a state representative in the Connecticut General Assembly\, representing the towns of Middletown\, Middlefield\, and Durham\, Bysiewicz wrote legislation to ban dangerous “drive-through” mastectomies and ensure that women being treated for breast cancer had proper care. She also fought political patronage and wrote the law to ban lobbyists from giving gifts to legislators. \nAs a business lawyer and a job creator\, she has helped over sixty companies access millions of dollars in capital\, expand their businesses\, and create thousands of jobs in Connecticut. \nLt. Gov. Bysiewicz was raised the proud granddaughter of immigrants who came to Connecticut from Poland and Greece with nothing but hopes for a better future. After many years of factory work\, they saved enough to buy a farm in Middletown that became Bysiewicz’s childhood home. Growing up and working on the farm\, she and her siblings learned the values of hard work\, education\, and persistence. \nLt. Gov. Bysiewicz graduated from Middletown High School\, Yale University and Duke Law School. She is the author of Ella: A Biography of Ella Grasso\, Connecticut’s 83rd governor. Bysiewicz and her husband David Donaldson reside in Middletown. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Panelists:\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Laney Brown\nSVP Sustainability\nAvangrid \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Laney's Bio \n \n \n Laney Brown is currently the Vice President of Sustainability at AVANGRID. In this role\, she leads the ESG+F strategy and coordination supporting AVANGRID’s aspiration to be the leading energy company in the US. She also leads the Corporate Citizenship strategy including her role as President of the Board of the Avangrid Foundation. She has experience in both regulated and unregulated energy including\, most recently\, leading the start-up of a new retail renewable energy business as well as leading efforts to develop Future Utility strategy. Laney served on the US Department of Energy’s Electricity Advisor Committee (EAC) for 5 years. Laney has a double MBA with a focus on the Global Energy Industry from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland and the Universidad Pontificas Comillas in Madrid\, Spain. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Cynthia Curtis\nSVP Sustainability\nJones Lang LaSalle \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Cynthia's Bio \n \n \n Cynthia is SVP and Corporate Sustainability Officer\, Americas for JLL\, responsible for elevating JLL’s sustainability program across the region and embedding it broadly throughout the business. Included in her scope is delivering against JLL’s net-zero carbon target of reducing scope 3 emissions from the properties that it manages on behalf of clients. She serves as the company’s representative on the World Green Building Council’s Corporate Advisory Board. Cynthia also collaborates with the Investor Relations team to ensure its investors have a more complete understanding of JLL’s competencies\, goals and impacts through outreach and disclosure. Cynthia serves on the Board of Directors for Greenback Renewable Energy Company\, LLC\, which is dedicated to investing in projects and managing capital for its public shareholders as well as institutional investors in the sustainable infrastructure sector. Previously\, Curtis has worked in the public\, private and non-profit sectors\, including Ceres and CA Technologies\, where she served as vice president and chief sustainability officer. She lives in the Boston area\, is a member of the New England Women in Energy and the Environment\, chairs the Wellesley Village Church Energy Committee\, and built one of the region’s first gold LEED-certified residences. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Kerry O’Neill\nCEO\nInclusive Prosperity Capital \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Kerry's Bio \n \n \n Kerry E. O’Neill is the Chief Executive Officer of Inclusive Prosperity Capital\, Inc.\, a not-for-profit investment fund that was spun out of the Connecticut Green Bank in 2018 to scale up impact for underserved communities and underinvested markets across the country. Inclusive Prosperity Capital operates at the intersection of community development\, clean energy finance\, and climate impact using a collection of products and strategies and an ecosystem approach to matching capital with projects through local partners. Ms. O’Neill serves as the current Chair of EPA’s Environmental Financial Advisory Board. Prior to joining IPC\, Ms. O’Neill led the residential energy financing programs and low-income initiatives at the Connecticut Green Bank\, a state entity that works with private-sector investors to create low-cost\, long-term sustainable financing for clean energy to maximize the use of public funds. Her work at IPC and the Connecticut Green Bank has given her keen insight into the institutional challenges – and opportunities – associated with clean energy investing for underserved communities. Prior to joining the Green Bank\, Ms. O’Neill held executive management roles in strategy\, operations\, and marketing in diverse sectors including financial services\, energy efficiency\, e-commerce\, and direct marketing. She earned a B.S. in computer science and engineering from MIT and an M.S. from NYU Tisch School of the Art’s Interactive Telecommunications Program. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Christine Shaw\, JD\, MBA\nPrincipal Investment Officer\, Corporate Governance & Sustainable Investment\nOffice of the CT Treasurer \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Christine's Bio \n \n \n Christine Shaw\, as Principal Investment Officer for Corporate Governance & Sustainable Investment\, directs the corporate governance and proxy voting activities on behalf of the Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds\, and oversees the evaluation and integration of ESG considerations for the $46 billion pension plan. Prior to joining the Connecticut Treasury\, Christine was a litigation associate with the law firm of Day Pitney LLP\, specializing in products liability defense and commercial litigation.  She is a member of the board of directors of the Thirty Percent Coalition and Connecticut Health Foundation’s Advisory Board\, and has served as a member of the boards of the United Way of Connecticut\, McLean Fund and Hartford Public Library. She holds three degrees from the University of Connecticut: a Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Political Science; a Master of Business Administration; and a Juris Doctor. She is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society and admitted to practice law in Connecticut and the District of Columbia. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Moderator:\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Leila Dillon\nSVP Marketing & Communications\nAmeresco \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Leila's Bio \n \n \n Leila Dillon is Senior Vice President – Corporate Marketing and Communications at Ameresco\, a leading cleantech integrator focusing on energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. Ms. Dillon has more than 20 years of experience in leading corporate marketing and communications\, investor relations\, partner strategy\, lead generation and business development initiatives for industry leading global technology companies. In her role\, Ms. Dillon is responsible for strategic initiatives that amplify Ameresco’s market leadership position\, driving external communications programs including media and public relations and shaping internal corporate communications and training programs. She guides the development of corporate lead and demand generation programs to drive business opportunities across the organization. Ms. Dillon is a key strategist on the executive team and is actively involved in the company’s investor relations. \nRecognizing the prominence of ESG initiatives within Ameresco’s core mission\, vision\, and values\, Ms. Dillon worked to launch Ameresco’s ESG Ambassadors in 2020. This group spearheaded the company’s first ESG report\, “Doing Well by Doing Good” and continues to serve as the driving force behind Ameresco’s ESG initiatives. Serving as an ESG Ambassador herself\, Ms. Dillon is responsible for identifying\, communicating\, and reporting on the many ways ESG is embedded in Ameresco’s culture. Additionally\, Ms. Dillon participates in strategic industry initiatives and technology conferences. She has chaired global buildings & infrastructure programs\, and led international plenary sessions on women leadership in IoT\, Smart City\, SaaS\, PaaS\, EaaS\, and multi-purposed smart infrastructure platforms. \nPrior to joining Ameresco\, Ms. Dillon served as Vice President Marketing and North American Distribution for Bigbelly\, Inc.\, a leading provider of Smart City\, Internet of Things (IoT)\, and smart waste management solutions. With a core focus in Clean Technology\, Energy Solutions\, Renewables\, Distributed Energy Generation\, IoT\, Smart City\, Cloud\, Mobile and Telecommunications\, Ms. Dillon is a recognized leader for women in technology. \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n About Women Shaping the Agenda\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n NEWIEE’s Women Shaping the Agenda Series is an annual\, summer panel discussion among leaders in the industry\, featuring engaging dialog and debate on industry and policy topics in New England.  NEWIEE’s programming seeks to bring the energy and environmental sectors together with a particular focus on areas where they most closely intersect\, raising the voice of women professionals in solving today’s challenges and helping women to advance in their careers. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n COVID-19 Safety Protocols\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n NEWIEE is committed to holding a safe event and will continuously monitor public health trends to ensure all measures are taken to ensure a safe event. Ticket holders will need to demonstrate: \n1.) That they are fully vaccinated. Per the CDC\, a person is full vaccinated two weeks after receiving all recommended doses in the primary series of their COVID-19 vaccination. A booster(s) is not required but recommended. Vaccination status will be checked upon registration by showing either electronic or paper proof of vaccination. \n2.) Proof of a negative COVID test (rapid antigen or PCR) within 48 hours of the event (test taken after 5 pm on Monday\, August 1st). Demonstration of a negative COVID test can be provided in the form of either (a) a photo of the rapid test with the name of attendee and date written on test strip\, or (b) a copy (electronic\, photo or paper) of PCR results with name and date of test clearly visible. \nPhotos or electronic documents can be simply shown on your phone upon registration. \nA limited number of rapid antigen tests will be available on site. Please arrive 15 minutes early if you need to take a test on-site. Attendees requiring an onsite test will be directed to a separate testing area where they will self-administer a rapid test and show results to a volunteer before proceeding to registration table if the test reads negative. \nMask wearing is based on personal preference\, informed by your personal level of risk. \nPlease stay home if you are sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. \nNEWIEE reserves the right to require additional safety protocols based on public health outlooks and conditions. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Sponsorship Opportunities\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n We Need Your Support for This Memorable Event. Sponsorship is tremendously valuable for NEWIEE’s continuing programming. Gain visibility for your company while helping NEWIEE provide educational opportunities and highlight the contributions of women in the energy and environmental sectors. If your organization would like to sponsor this event or has any questions\, please review our Sponsorship Benefits and get in touch with us at newiee@newiee.org. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Sponsorship Brochure\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Event Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Reception Sponsor\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Platinum Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Gold Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Silver Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Carbon Offsets\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Also of Interest: \n\nWrap Up: Women Shaping the Agenda 2020\nNEWIEE’s “Ask Me Anything!” Webinar Series\nNEWIEE Event Calendar URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiees-2022-women-shaping-the-agenda/ LOCATION:University of St. Joseph\, 1678 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, CT\, 06117\, United States CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Signature Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/SignatureEvents/2022/WSTA/07.2022_NEWIEE-Women-Shaping-the-Agenda-2022-v2.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20220522T232736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T025233Z UID:19345-1656610200-1656617400@newiee.org SUMMARY:Western New England Chapter Night with Tracy Babbidge DESCRIPTION:Please join the Western New England Chapter of NEWIEE for an informal pub evening. Tracy Babbidge\, Bureau Chief at CT DEEP\, will be joining us for an update on CT priorities in energy and environmental policy. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Register Here! URL:https://newiee.org/event/western-new-england-chapter-night-tracy-babbidge-at-thomas-hooker-brewery-at-colt/ LOCATION:Thomas Hooker Brewery at Colt\, 140 Huyshope Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Western New England Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/Pages/News/2022.06-NEWIEE-WNE-Chapter.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20220515T144329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T032131Z UID:19319-1656608400-1656619200@newiee.org SUMMARY:Rhode Island Chapter Night DESCRIPTION:The RI Chapter of NEWIEE will convene to enjoy the beautiful summer weather and your favorite beverage from Apponaug Brewing Company on the outdoor patio by the river! The RI legislative session will have wrapped up so there will be lots of conversations about what happened and what did not! Feel free to bring friends as you do not need to be a NEWIEE member to join this event. Please consider bringing bug spray as the outdoor patio can be a bit buggy. You will be responsible for your own beverages and any food. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Register Here! URL:https://newiee.org/event/rhode-island-chapter-night/ LOCATION:Apponaug Brewing Company\, 334 Knight Street\, Warwick\, RI\, 02886\, United States CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rhode Island Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/newiee-ri-chapter-june-30-2022-website-1100-500-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20220515T150917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T032456Z UID:19326-1656523800-1656529200@newiee.org SUMMARY:Boston Chapter Night with State Representative Joan Meschino DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Meet and Greet with State Representative Joan Meschino\, member of the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Telecommunications\, Utilities & Energy! Mix and mingle with members of the NEWIEE community and find out what may be accomplished on energy\, environment\, and climate before the legislative session ends. \nGenerously hosted by Smith\, Costello & Crawford located at One State Street in Boston! \nLight refreshments included. We hope to see you there! \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Register Here! URL:https://newiee.org/event/boston-chapter-night/ LOCATION:Smith\, Costello & Crawford\, One State Street\, 15th Floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States CATEGORIES:Boston Chapter,NEWIEE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/newiee-boston-chapter-june-29-2022-website-1100-500-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T133000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20220509T010650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T123258Z UID:19247-1655899200-1655904600@newiee.org SUMMARY:Programming Roundtable Luncheon for Organizational Members DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to connect with NEWIEE leadership and provide feedback on our mission\, programming\, and initiatives. \nBy invitation to Organizational Members. Join NEWIEE to secure a seat at the table for your organization! \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Hosted by: URL:https://newiee.org/event/programming-roundtable-luncheon-for-organizational-members/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:NEWIEE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/newiee-org-roundtable-website-1100-500-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20220417T210719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220515T010453Z UID:19192-1654704000-1654707600@newiee.org SUMMARY:"Ask Me Anything" featuring Out in Energy DESCRIPTION:NEWIEE’s next “Ask Me Anything!” webinar will feature a panel of leaders from Out in Energy\, a national community for openly Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, and Intersex (LGBTQI) professionals working across the US energy and climate sectors\, and across all energy sources and technologies. The Out in Energy network serves as a community development and visibility incubator for LGBTQI+ people working in energy and climate\, with the goals of elevating the voices of Out energy and climate leaders\, supporting the career development of younger Out professionals\, connecting LGBTQI+ jobseekers with companies and government agencies\, and creating a space for LGBTQI+ energy and climate professionals to connect and form a cohesive community across the country. \nJoin us for this exciting panel featuring: \n\nZachary Strauss\, Policy Analyst\, Atlas Public Policy & Founder of Out in Energy\nGia Clark\, Senior Director\, LevelTen Energy\nEdon Hoppener\, Second Secretary\, Trade and Economic at the New Zealand Embassy in Washington D.C.\nNicole Lepre\, Policy Analyst\, Atlas Public Policy\n\nThe panel will be moderated by Deanna Sassorossi\, Co-Chair of NEWIEE’s Rising Professionals Committee. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Register\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n “Ask Me Anything!” Series Page\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Annual Event Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Also of Interest: \n\nAsk Me Anything with Marissa Paslick Gillett\, Chairman of Connecticut PURA (March 10\, 2021)\nAsk Me Anything with Sophie Brochu\, President and Chief Executive Officer at Hydro-Québec (Webinar recorded on October 14\, 2020)\nNEWIEE’s “Ask Me Anything!” Webinar Series\nNEWIEE Event Calendar\nNEWIEE Jobs Board URL:https://newiee.org/event/ask-me-anything-featuring-out-in-energy/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/newiee-ama-june-2022-website-1100-500-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20220403T170020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220403T170020Z UID:19049-1652526000-1652533200@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Spring Hike DESCRIPTION:Join the NEWIEE Rising Professionals group for a Spring Hike at Wachusett Mountain! This will be a 3-mile loop hike\, which is generally considered an easy route taking an average of 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete. Please pack a lunch or snacks to enjoy on the trail. After the hike those interested can head over to Wachusett Brewing Company! \nMeet at Echo Lake Trail Head (42.474400\, -71.894560). URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-rising-professionals-spring-hike/ LOCATION:Echo Lake Trail Head\, Princeton\, 01541\, United States CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/newiee-hiking-event-website-1100-500-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20211206T005016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T013644Z UID:18477-1651168800-1651179600@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE's 11th Annual Awards Gala DESCRIPTION:Join us for NEWIEE’s 11th Annual Awards Gala celebrating the accomplishments of women in the energy and environment fields! The Gala draws professionals (women and men) from across New England for an inspirational evening celebrating four awardees\, distinguished women from New England who have driven change. The evening includes networking opportunities both before and after a seated dinner and the Gala program. This is an evening not to be missed! \nTicket holders will need to demonstrate full vaccination and provide proof of a negative COVID test to attend this in person event. Please see important information concerning COVID-19 safety protocols below. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n COVID-19 Protocols\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Day-of Logistics\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Digital Media Kit\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Register Now!\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n The NEWIEE Awards Gala honors and celebrates the achievements of women leaders in the energy and environment industry. \nRead a recap of this year’s Gala below! \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Read Article\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n We are thrilled to announce that our 10th Awards Gala Keynote will be the newly appointed United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo! \nThe night will continue with NEWIEE’s Founder and Undersecretary of Energy\, Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs\, Judy Chang\, in an inspiring conversation with former Rising Star Awardees\, including Abby Krich from Boreas Renewables (2016 Rising Star)\, Kate Epsen from ISO New England (2018 Rising Star)\, and Emily Luksha from the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (2019 Rising Star). The group will discuss women’s leadership and how to support the development of other women leaders in our field. \nWe will top off the evening with a celebration of five distinguished awardees\, who will discuss their journeys in the fields of energy and environment and share the secrets to their success. Please join us! \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n NEWIEE Gala Program\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n FAQs about the Gala\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n 2022 Gala Honorees\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Keynote Address:\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Elin Swanson Katz\nDirector\, Office of Public Participation\nFederal Energy Regulatory Commission \n“As a long-time NEWIEE member\, I enjoy the consistently interesting NEWIEE programs. They are always relevant\, innovative\, and timely. Even more\, I value the camaraderie and friendship with my fellow members\, which is even more important in these challenging times. The Gala is a great event and I’m honored to serve as the keynote.” \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Elin's Bio \n \n \n Elin Swanson Katz serves as the inaugural Director of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s newly formed Office of Public Participation (OPP)\, which was established in 2021 to assist the public with Commission proceedings. As Director\, Elin leads a growing OPP team that provides direct outreach and education to the public to facilitate greater understanding of Commission processes and support broader participation in matters before the Commission. OPP serves as a liaison for environmental justice communities\, Tribal members\, landowners\, consumer advocates\, and other historically underrepresented stakeholders\, and responds to inquiries and requests for administrative and technical assistance from members of the public. \nElin previously served as Consumer Counsel for the State of Connecticut\, as well as President of the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates. She was also the VP of Utilities for Tilson\, a technology company that builds telecommunications infrastructure\, including broadband and 5G technology. Elin is also a longtime member of NEWIEE. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Leadership Awardee:\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Rachel Kyte\nDean of The Fletcher School \n“I stand on the shoulders of remarkable women here and abroad who have challenged\, innovated\, given voice to the voiceless and have invested and built solutions for clean\, affordable and reliable energy. For all of them\, I am honored to accept this award.” \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Rachel's Bio \n \n \n Rachel Kyte is the 14th dean of The Fletcher School at Tufts University. Kyte is the first woman to lead the United States’ oldest graduate-only school of international affairs\, which attracts students from all corners of the world and at all stages of their careers. \nPrior to joining Fletcher\, Kyte served as special representative of the UN secretary-general and chief executive officer of Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL). She previously was the World Bank Group vice president and special envoy for climate change\, leading the run-up to the Paris Agreement. She was also vice president at the International Finance Corporation responsible for ESG risk and business advisory services. \nIn her UN role and as CEO of SEforAll\, a public-private platform created by the UN and World Bank\, Kyte led efforts to promote and finance clean\, reliable and affordable energy as part of the U.N .Sustainable Development Goals. She served as co-chair of UN Energy. \nIn the 2020 UK New Year Honours\, Rachel was appointed as CMG for her services to sustainable energy and combating climate change. \nKyte is a member of the U.N. secretary-general’s high-level advisory group on climate action and an advisor to the UK presidency of the UN climate talks. Kyte is co-chair of the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI)\, and chair of the FONERWA\, the Rwanda Green Fund. She serves on the boards of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG)\, the Climate Policy Institute and CDP. She advises investors\, governments\, and not-for-profits on climate\, energy\, and finance for sustainable development. \nA British citizen\, Kyte earned degrees from University of London and the Fletcher School. She is a regular contributor on global media. Kyte has received numerous awards for leadership in climate and sustainable development and was named by Time magazine as one of the 15 women that were leading climate action. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Achievement Awardees:\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Meg Lusardi\nExecutive Vice-President\nPowerOptions Inc. \n“It is an honor to receive this award and to be included in the company of the talented\, creative\, and intentional honorees past and present. NEWIEE is an important resource for the committed women of the energy and environmental sector at every level of their careers\, bringing us together in our drive and passion for growth and continued development towards a cleaner\, sustainable energy future. I stand on the shoulders of the trailblazers that came before me and likewise\, I strive to provide solid support for those just starting out. Girl Power!” \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Meg's Bio \n \n \n Meg Lusardi is Executive Vice President of PowerOptions\, a nonprofit energy consortium dedicated to providing solutions to the energy needs of nonprofits and the public sector. She is responsible for overseeing all general operations including the electricity and natural gas programs\, human resources\, finance\, and administration\, as well as leading the new product area of sustainability advisory. Meg is entrusted with the relationships of PowerOptions’ largest non-profit\, municipality\, and state agency Members who depend on her for their overall energy planning and procurement. She is also responsible for PowerOptions significant expansion into Rhode Island and Connecticut. \nPrior to joining PowerOptions\, Meg served as Acting Commissioner at the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER)\, overseeing the development and implementation of state energy policies and programs related to energy efficiency\, renewable energy\, and energy markets. During her tenure as Commissioner\, she served as the Administration’s lead on a study addressing the natural gas pipeline capacity serving Massachusetts. Prior to becoming the Commissioner\, Meg was the initial architect\, implementer\, and eventual leader of DOER’s Green Communities Division\, a first-in-the-nation program serving Massachusetts municipalities on all their energy issues\, helping them to save energy and reduce costs. Her efforts included developing and launching the landmark Green Communities Designation and Grant program. In addition\, as Division Director\, she oversaw the deployment of more than $60M in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to more than 300 clean energy projects across Massachusetts. \nMeg’s 30-plus-year career has been built on a vision of what is possible and an understanding of how to make it happen. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame\, she worked for nearly a decade as a project manager at the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission\, and at the consulting firm Booz-Allen and Hamilton. Meg also served as Chief Operating Officer of Project Hope in Dorchester\, Massachusetts\, a nonprofit serving homeless and low-income families. \nMeg lives in Jamaica Plain with her rescue dog\, Chickee. When she is not apologizing to neighbors for the barking\, she likes to tackle home improvement projects (sometimes successfully)\, connect with her six godchildren\, and avoid cooking by eating out with friends as much as possible\, but often challenging in the COVID environment. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Marissa Paslick Gillett\nChairman\nCT Public Utilities Regulatory Authority \n“I am so appreciative of this opportunity from NEWIEE to be recognized by my peers and colleagues in the energy industry. Each day I am fortunate to work with a number of passionate\, dedicated individuals\, and I am deeply cognizant that any achievements of mine are reflective of their achievements and contributions as well. Leading CT PURA these past few years has been the privilege and highlight of my career\, and I am very grateful for this recognition.” \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Marissa's Bio \n \n \n Marissa Paslick Gillett is Chairman of Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA). Governor Ned Lamont nominated Gillett to begin serving on the three member regulatory authority on April 26\, 2019\, and her appointment was confirmed by both the House of Representatives and State Senate in the 2019 session of the Connecticut General Assembly. \nGillett serves as one of Connecticut’s representatives on the Board of Directors of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative\, Inc. (RGGI). \nPrior to her appointment\, Gillett was the Vice President of External Relations for the Energy Storage Association – the national trade association representing the energy storage industry. In that role\, Gillett served on the association’s executive team\, contributing to the organization’s overall strategic vision and direction\, as well as providing leadership of the research\, educational programming and events\, marketing\, and communications teams. \nFrom 2011 to 2018\, Gillett worked at the Maryland Public Service Commission\, an independent agency within the Maryland state government that regulates public utilities\, where she most recently served as the senior advisor to the chairman. Her duties included a number of matters on energy issues in the state\, such as advising the agency’s chairman and other commissioners on technical\, legal and policy matters related to offshore wind procurement\, statewide energy efficiency programs\, advanced metering infrastructure\, grid reliability issues and electric vehicles. Additionally\, she represented the commission on these topics by testifying before the Maryland General Assembly and by leading stakeholder engagement initiatives as part of the state’s grid modernization proceeding.\nGillett received a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering from Clemson University in Clemson\, South Carolina\, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law in Baltimore\, Maryland. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Rising Star Awardee:\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Keirstan Field\nProject Manager\nPetersen Engineering \n“It is an honor and privilege to be recognized for my work in mentorship\, process improvement\, technical contributions and big picture thinking as a woman in the energy and environment industry. I am beyond grateful that this recognition comes from the organization\, NEWIEE\, that connected me to my mentor and to Petersen Engineering\, without whom this would not be possible.” \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Keirstan's Bio \n \n \n Keirstan Field is a Project Manager\, Team Leader\, and mechanical engineer at Petersen Engineering\, a rapidly-growing MEP/FP firm that focuses on the smart\, sustainable design of high-performance buildings. In her current role\, she serves as a project manager and manages the eight mechanical and electrical engineers within her team. Keirstan worked as an engineer and project manager for a utility company before coming to Petersen. Since joining Petersen\, she has worked on a wide variety of projects\, including assisted living\, multifamily\, mixed-use commercial/residential (including commercial kitchen work)\, institutional projects\, and tenant fit-outs. She has also worked with senior management to standardize business processes associated with onboarding and professional development\, among other things\, to position Petersen for additional growth. She has a BS in mechanical engineering and an MS in management from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She is an Engineer-in-Training\, working toward becoming a licensed Professional Engineer. Keirstan is a proud member of the Portsmouth Rotary\, Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)\, and NEWIEE. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Special NEWIEE Board Recognition Award:\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Shalanda Baker\nSenior Advisor\, Office of the Secretary\nU.S. Department of Energy \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Shalanda's Bio \n \n \n Shalanda H. Baker was mostly recently a professor of law\, public policy\, and urban affairs at Northeastern University. She was the co-founder and co-director of the Initiative for Energy Justice\, which provides technical law and policy support to communities on the front lines of climate change. Baker served as an Air Force officer prior to her honorable discharge pursuant to the then existing “Don’t Ask\, Don’t Tell” policy\, and became a vocal advocate for repeal of the policy. She earned a B.S. in Political Science from the U.S. Air Force Academy\, a J.D. from Northeastern University\, and L.L.M. from the University of Wisconsin. \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n About the NEWIEE Awards\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n The NEWIEE Awards are presented at the annual NEWIEE Gala to honor and celebrate the achievements of women leaders in the energy and environment industry. \n\nThe Leadership Award honors women who have promoted opportunities for women in the energy and environmental fields\, and have continued to nurture and encourage women in these areas throughout their careers.\nThe Achievement Award honors women who have achieved professional excellence within their area of specialty and have actively paved the way to success for other women in similar or related professional areas. These women demonstrate excellence in a variety of professional settings\, including leadership on the national\, regional\, or local level.\nThe Rising Star Award\, in honor of Allison Smith was created in 2016 to honor a woman with less than ten years of industry experience who has demonstrated a commitment to\, and positive impact on\, her field; both professionally and in her personal endeavors.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n See Past Awardees and Keynote Speakers\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n COVID-19 Safety Protocols\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n NEWIEE is committed to holding a safe event and will continuously monitor public health trends to ensure all measures are taken to ensure a safe event. We have updated the COVID protocol for attendance to reflect the current (low) risk level. Please make sure that your guests are aware of the following COVID vaccination and testing requirements. \nTicket holders will need to demonstrate BOTH of the following: \n\nProof of vaccination. Per the CDC\, a person is fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving all recommended doses in the primary series of their COVID-19 vaccination. A booster(s) is not required but recommended. Vaccination status will be checked upon registration by showing either electronic or paper proof of vaccination.\n\n\nProof of a negative COVID test (rapid antigen or PCR) within 48 hours of the event (test taken after 6 pm on Tuesday\, April 26th). Demonstration of a negative COVID test can be provided in the form of either (1) a photo of the rapid test with the name of attendee and date written on test strip\, or (2) a copy (electronic\, photo or paper) of PCR results with name and date of test clearly visible. Photos or electronic documents can be simply shown on your phone upon registration.\n\nWe encourage guests to test at home. Here is a link to government provided test kits.  A limited number of rapid antigen tests will be available on site. If you or your guests will want to test on site\, please complete this quick form so we have an estimate and availability on Gala night. Please arrive 15 minutes early if you need to take a test on-site. Attendees requiring an onsite test will be directed to a separate testing area where they will self-administer a rapid test and show results to a volunteer before proceeding to registration table if test reads negative. \nMask wearing is based on personal preference\, informed by your personal level of risk. Please stay home if you are sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. NEWIEE reserves the right to require additional safety protocols based on public health outlooks and conditions. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Transfer policy: Given the uncertainty of COVID\, guest registration/tickets are transferable at any time\, including the evening of the event. If you are making a transfer before April 28th\, please email us with the name and title of the attendee. No new registrations will be accepted on event night (ticket sales will be closed). \nRefund policy: We have revised our refund policy so that any individual ticket holders who show proof of a positive COVID test within five days of the event can either transfer their ticket or get a full refund (less transaction fees) at any time. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Sponsorship Opportunities\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n We Need Your Support for This Memorable Event. Gain visibility for your company while helping NEWIEE provide educational opportunities and highlight the contributions of women in the energy and environmental sectors. Follow the links below to learn more. Don’t miss out! \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Sponsor the Gala\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Year-Long Sponsorship Packages\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Reception Sponsor\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Platinum Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Gold Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Silver Sponsors URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiees-11th-annual-awards-gala/ LOCATION:Westin Copley Place\, 10 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Signature Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/SignatureEvents/2022/Gala/03.2022_NEWIEE-Gala-Awardees-Keynote.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20220411T011145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T011145Z UID:19155-1649421000-1649426400@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE on CAMPUS: Career Panel - Keefe Regional Technical School DESCRIPTION:NEWIEE On Campus will be at a career panel compiled of a variety environmental and energy women professionals hosted by Keefe Regional Technical School. This career panel is for students attending the technical high school that are interested in pursing careers in the energy and environmental space. At this school students have the opportunity to learn about a variety of career fields such as legal services\, electrical\, and educations. The energy and environmental space can can be utilized within all of these fields. NOC is taking the initiative to show students that paths they can take to be leaders in the growing space. \nPanelists/Moderators: \n\nCaitlin Garvey\, ESG Project Coordinator\, EBI Consulting\nMelissa Fields\, Lead Project Manager\, National Grid\nKatelyn Leahy Barb\, Program Manager\, Commonwealth Electrical Technologies\nCandice Price-Madill\, HVAC Technician\, Duggan Mechanical Services URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-on-campus-career-panel-keefe-regional-technical-school/ LOCATION:Keefe Regional Technical School\, 750 Winter St\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702 CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,On Campus ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/04.2022-NEWIEE-On-Campus-Keefe-Tech-Website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20220313T213919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220313T213919Z UID:18903-1647280800-1647284400@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE on CAMPUS: UMASS Lowell Career Panel DESCRIPTION:Location & Parking \n\nEvent to occur in Perry Atrium on the first floor of the Saab Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center (ETIC) (https://www.uml.edu/maps/marker/31d083e9-013d-4eb7-ac4a-295c4e26d39e)\nParking will be in the Riverside Parking Lot B – gates will be open and no special access code will be needed (https://www.uml.edu/maps/marker/02f54eb0-0740-4e09-86ed-047b079474ee)\nIt is about a 5 minute walk from the lot to the ETIC building URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-on-campus-umass-lowell-career-panel/ LOCATION:Saab Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,On Campus ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/Pages/News/2022.03_NEWIEE-On-Campus-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20220131T011014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T121705Z UID:18693-1646841600-1646845200@newiee.org SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything: Sabrina Ettinger DESCRIPTION:NEWIEE’s next “Ask Me Anything!” webinar will feature Sabrina Ettinger\, Energy Storage Manager for Piper Maddox – one of the fastest growing Cleantech staffing partners in the USA. She will share her experience in working with recruitment in the Renewable Energy industry. Find out more\, and ask her YOUR questions on March 9th! \nHow are we meeting? \nWe’ll be meeting virtually via the video conferencing program Zoom. You will receive the Webinar link with your registration confirmation. \nWhen are we meeting? \nWe’ll be chatting from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Wednesday\, March 9\, 2022. \nHow do I ask a question? \nYou’ll have the opportunity to ask questions live by typing your question into the Q&A box during the Webinar. \nWhat is the cost? \nThis event is free to NEWIEE members\, students and individuals working for non-profit or government organizations. There is a $25 fee for non-members. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n “Ask Me Anything!” Series Page\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n About Our Guest:  Sabrina Ettinger\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Sabrina Ettinger is Manager within Energy Storage/Hydrogen in the New York office of Piper Maddox. Her recruitment journey started in 2016 when she was a recruiting specialist for the University of Georgia football team. (Go Dawgs!) When she moved to New York\, she started in Finance and Audit recruitment. In 2019\, Sabrina joined the Energy Storage team at Piper Maddox. \n“I really wanted to work in an interesting market that was doing good! Climate Change is a very big focus of society. By helping companies who are fighting climate change grow\, I feel I am doing good work!” \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Annual Event Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Also of Interest: \n\nAsk Me Anything with Priscilla Barbour Randle\nNEWIEE’s “Ask Me Anything!” Webinar Series\nNEWIEE Event Calendar\nNEWIEE Jobs Board URL:https://newiee.org/event/ask-me-anything-sabrina-ettinger/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/Pages/News/2022.01_NEWIEE-AMA-Sabrina-Ettinger-March-2022.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20220226T192943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T115851Z UID:18819-1646757000-1646762400@newiee.org SUMMARY:NH Chapter (Virtual): Imagining a Gender-Equal World DESCRIPTION:When you imagine a gender-equal world\, what does it look like? Sound like? Feel like? \nAs a professional engineer\, Emily Nichols imagines “a world where we can stop talking about being women in engineering – we can just be great engineers in workplaces with plenty of role models and mentors of all genders.” \nBut how do we get there? Emily likes to focus on small\, daily actions we can all take\, no matter our position or profession. In this program\, Emily combines storytelling with discussion and teaches a few simple sketching skills to help us visualize and move towards a gender-equal world. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nExplore what a gender-equal world looks like\nExpress our ideas visually\, with words & simple sketches\nPrepare to take small\, daily actions towards our vision\n\nParticipants will need: blank paper\, pens & colored markers\, and ideally\, cameras on. \nAll gender identities welcome! Please email Maureen (Maureen.Callahan@usourceenergy.com) to RSVP and receive the Zoom link \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Emily Nichols\nP.Eng\, B.Sc.(Eng)\, MA.Sc.(Eng) and S.e.n.s.e. (of Humour)\nKeynote Speaker\, ‘Human Skills for Technical People’ \nEmily Nichols works with organizations that want to equip their engineers with human skills\, so they can become better problem solvers\, team players\, and leaders. \nA professional engineer with more than 15 years of experience in manufacturing and innovation\, Emily has worked with PepsiCo\, PPG\, Janssen\, Henkel and more. Emily easily connects at all levels of organizations\, inspiring deeper understanding and collaborative teamwork. Her willingness to lace up her safety boots and really dig into a problem sets her apart from most speakers and engineers\, and she always unearths new perspectives as she walks a mile in a client’s or employee’s shoes. \nEmily has a B.Sc. in Systems Engineering from University of Guelph and a M.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from McMaster University. She summarized her chemical engineering masters thesis in five Dr. Seuss rhymes. URL:https://newiee.org/event/nh-chapter-virtual-imagining-a-gender-equal-world/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:New Hampshire Chapter,NEWIEE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022.03_nh_imagining_a_gender-equal_world_v2.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20220108T235502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T150433Z UID:18603-1644494400-1644498000@newiee.org SUMMARY:MEPA Update with Tori Kim\, MEPA Director DESCRIPTION:Amended Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) regulations were promulgated on December 24\, 2021\, to bring the regulations into alignment with state policy and planning efforts with regard to environmental justice\, climate adaptation and resiliency\, and greenhouse gas mitigation. MEPA has also issued an amended Environmental Notification Form\, an Interim Protocol on Climate Change Adaptation and Resiliency\, an Interim Protocol for Analysis of Project Impact on Environmental Justice Populations\, and a Public Involvement Protocol for Environmental Justice Populations. \nPlease join us to learn more about these changes in a presentation by Tori Kim\, Assistant Secretary / MEPA Director at the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA). You do not need to be a NEWIEE member to attend. Registration required. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Speaker\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Tori Kim\nAssistant Secretary/MEPA Director at the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Assistant Secretary Kim's Bio \n \n \n \nTori Kim is Assistant Secretary and Director of the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA). Tori previously served as EEA’s General Counsel for two and a half years. Before her time at EEA\, Tori worked for the Baker-Polito Administration as Deputy General Counsel in the Executive Office for Administration and Finance. Prior to her time in the Administration\, Tori served as Assistant Attorney General in the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office and as Associate/Counsel in the Litigation Department at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr in New York and Boston. URL:https://newiee.org/event/mepa-update-with-tori-kim-mepa-director/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:NEWIEE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/newiee-mepa-update-2.10.22-website-1140-x-500-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20211220T153427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220116T231255Z UID:18564-1643216400-1643220000@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE Reads Diversifying Power - Why We Need Antiracist\, Feminist Leadership on Climate and Energy with author\, Jennie C. Stephens DESCRIPTION:On January 26 at 5PM\, NEWIEE will host Jennie C. Stephens\, author of “Diversifying Power – Why We Need Antiracist\, Feminist Leadership on Climate and Energy”. Stephens will discuss the themes of “Diversifying Power” and answer your questions about the book. Reading the book is not a pre-requisite for attending this book talk. You will gain resourceful insights either way. \nEvent registrants will receive a code for 20% off the book from Island Press! \n  \nAbout The Author\nJennie C. Stephens is the Dean’s Professor of Sustainability Science and Policy and Director of Northeastern University’s School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs in Boston. Her research\, teaching\, and advocacy focus on social and political innovation in the transformation away from fossil fuels to a more just and equitable renewable-based future including gender diversity\, energy democracy\, and energy justice. \nBefore Northeastern\, Professor Stephens was on the faculty at the University of Vermont (2014-2016) and Clark University (2005-2014). She earned her PhD at Caltech in environmental science & engineering and her BA at Harvard in environmental science & public policy.\nwww.jenniecstephens.com @jenniecstephens \n  \nAbout The Book\nIn “Diversifying Power”\, energy expert Jennie Stephens argues that the key to effectively addressing the climate crisis is diversifying leadership so that antiracist\, feminist priorities are central. Stephens examines climate and energy leadership related to job creation and economic justice\, health and nutrition\, and housing and transportation. She explains why we need to reclaim and restructure climate and energy systems so policies are explicitly linked to social\, economic\, and racial justices. \nDiversifying Power shows that anyone working on issues related to energy or climate (directly or indirectly) can leverage the power of collective action. The work to shift away from an extractive\, oppressive energy system has already begun. By highlighting the creative individuals and organizations making change happen\, Diversifying Power provides inspiration and encourages action on climate and energy justice. \n  \nAbout The Publisher\nFounded in 1984\, Island Press’ mission is to provide the best ideas and information to those seeking to understand and protect the environment and create solutions to its complex problems. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Cohosted with: URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-reads-diversifying-power-why-we-need-antiracist-feminist-leadership-on-climate-and-energy-with-author-jennie-c-stephens%ef%bb%bf/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:NEWIEE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/Pages/News/2021.12_NEWIEE-Reads-Diversifying-Power.gif ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20211206T002230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T002230Z UID:18474-1642003200-1642006800@newiee.org SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything: Heather Takle DESCRIPTION:NEWIEE’s next “Ask Me Anything!” webinar will feature PowerOptions President and CEO Heather Takle! \nHeather Takle provides a unique understanding of complex energy rates and how costs are calculated. Find out more\, and ask her YOUR questions on January 12th! \nHow are we meeting? \nWe’ll be meeting virtually via the video conferencing program Zoom. You will receive the Webinar link with your registration confirmation. \nWhen are we meeting? \nWe’ll be chatting from 4:00 pm – 5:00pm on Wednesday\, January 12\, 2021. \nHow do I ask a question? \nYou’ll have the opportunity to ask questions live by typing your question into the Q&A box during the Webinar. \nWhat is the cost? \nThis event is free to NEWIEE members\, students and individuals working for non-profit or government organizations. There is a $25 fee for non-members. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n “Ask Me Anything!” Series Page\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n About Our Guest:  Heather Takle\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Heather Takle is President and CEO of PowerOptions\, a nonprofit energy-buying consortium which provides cost savings to more than 470 nonprofits and municipalities in Connecticut\, Massachusetts and Rhode Island through programs for electricity and natural gas supply\, turnkey solar projects\, off-site renewables\, efficiency\, and clean transportation equipment and services. With over 20 years of general management experience and 15 in clean energy\, Heather has held a variety of cross-cutting roles across companies like Ameresco and a leading New England retail energy brokerage\, and have included include strategy\, project development\, new product development\, back office operations\, retail\, wholesale and REC market participation. Throughout these roles\, she has worked to help C&I customers easily understand how to most cost-effectively meet their renewable energy goals. \nEstablished in 1998\, PowerOptions delivers energy cost savings and predictability to nonprofits and the public sector in Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, and Rhode Island\, through programs for electricity and natural gas supply\, turnkey solar projects\, off-site renewables\, efficiency\, and clean transportation equipment and services. More than 470 members provide market leverage to negotiate extremely favorable energy arrangements for the entire membership of organizations both large and small. Any nonprofit or public entity is eligible to join PowerOptions. For more information\, go to www.poweroptions.org. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Annual Event Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Also of Interest: \n\nAsk Me Anything with Priscilla Barbour Randle\nNEWIEE’s “Ask Me Anything!” Webinar Series\nNEWIEE Event Calendar\nNEWIEE Jobs Board URL:https://newiee.org/event/ask-me-anything-heather-takle/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:NEWIEE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/Pages/News/2021.12_NEWIEE-AMA-Heather-Takle.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211210 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20211101T004741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T200717Z UID:18365-1639008000-1639094399@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE's Chapter Night DESCRIPTION:Join NEWIEE in-person on December 9th at the chapter location nearest you!\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Western New England Chapter Pub Night\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Progression Brewery\n9 Pearl St\, Northampton\, MA\n6pm-8pm\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Join us for an informal get together at Progression Brewery in Northampton\, sponsored by DHInfrastructure! Connecticut NEWIEE folks welcome to cross the border! \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Register Now\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Event Sponsor:\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Rhode Island Chapter Holiday Party\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Apponaug Brewing Company\n334 Knight St\, Warwick\, RI\n5pm-8pm\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Come and celebrate the holidays with the Rhode Island Chapter of NEWIEE. We can’t wait to see your faces again for this in-person networking event at Apponaug Brewing Company\, a women-owned business. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Register Now\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Event Sponsor:\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Boston Chapter Holiday Mixer\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n 2Twenty2\n4 Liberty Square\, Boston\, MA\n5pm-8pm\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Join the Boston Chapter for a Holiday Mixer Thursday\, December 9 from 5 – 8 PM! The Boston Chapter is one of several chapters gathering as part of NEWIEE’s Chapter Night. Please stop by to network with other NEWIEE enthusiasts during the holiday season! \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Register Now URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiees-chapter-night/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:NEWIEE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/newiee-chapter-night-dec-9th-website.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20211020T103011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211114T203657Z UID:18299-1636475400-1636479000@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Workshop: Advancing Your Career DESCRIPTION:Recording is available to registrants and NEWIEE members by requesting the link at newiee@newiee.org. \nJoin NEWIEE Rising Professionals on November 9th for a workshop on essential steps to advancing your career with Tiffany McLean and Katie Peterssen of Ignite Career and Leadership Development\, LLC. \nKnowing what you want out of your career is the first step\, then comes the challenge of charting the path to get there. Before a plan for advancement can be created\, attendees will evaluate the skills and knowledge required for the target role and examine steps for evaluating expertise and resources for improving readiness for advancement. Then\, participants will learn strategies to make the networking process more approachable based on their unique talents and personality type. We will recognize current relationships and identify those that need to be refreshed or developed. Lastly\, attendees will prepare to lead and navigate conversations with decision makers about your career goals. \nAttendees will leave with: \n\nCareer Advancement Action Plan worksheet\nVisual guide of their professional network and list of connections to refresh or build\nChecklist for determining skill and/or knowledge gaps which impact advancement opportunities\nResources for leading conversations with supervisors and other decision makers about career plans and advancement opportunities\nNew professional connections with NEWIEE members\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Speakers\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Tiffany McLean\nIgnite Career and Leadership Development\, LLC \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Tiffany's Bio \n \n \n \nA military brat born at Shaw AFB in Sumter\, SC\, Tiffany has over 20 years of management and leadership experience with cross-generational teams. In 2015\, she was introduced to the Gallup CliftonStrengths philosophy. By better understanding and leveraging her team’s individual and collective strengths\, she saw a significant increase in individual engagement and greater performance as an organization. She has conducted individual coaching sessions and workshops in technology\, finance\, hospitality\, manufacturing\, and higher education. Here are just a few ways she uses her own strengths when working with clients: \nStrategic: intuitive and insightful coach \nCommunication: interactive and expressive presenter \nAchiever: productive and self-motivated facilitator \nWoo: engaging conversationalist \nActivator: dynamic catalyst for growth \nSince graduating with B.A. degrees in Psychology and Russian and an M.A. in English\, she has worked in both the private and public sector. After working as a client financial analyst for the 4th largest global HR benefits consulting company\, she worked as a corporate event planner before pivoting into higher education as a recruiter and leadership development professional. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Katie Peterssen\nIgnite Career and Leadership Development\, LLC \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Katie's Bio \n \n \n Katie Peterssen has nearly 15 years of experience helping individuals explore pathways and strategies to meet their career and academic goals. An expert in career and professional development\, she has a knack for recognizing and cultivating strengths in individuals and within teams. Focused on creating environments in which people can be themselves and do their best work\, Katie is a National Certified Counselor under the National Board for Certified Counselors (NCC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina (LCMHCA). Clients gravitate to Katie’s energy and commitment to their success\, she is never short on ideas or strategies to improve and innovate. Here are a few ways that she uses her strengths when working with clients: \nPositivity: energetic and engaging presenter \nIncluder: skilled listener and facilitator \nStrategic: intuitive pathfinder \nAchiever: motivated by client success \nLearner: trailblazing leader with fresh perspective \nKatie has significant experience working with diverse clients\, notably including serving military spouses as a Career Coach on a DoD contract under the SECO program. Katie has delivered presentations to groups of 5 – 250 at top tech firms including Lenovo\, SAS\, and IBM\, and to higher education groups at Davidson College\, Meredith College\, and North Carolina State University. No two groups are the same and Katie is dedicated to creating tailored\, dynamic learning experiences. Known for her tech skills and love for tools that streamline and inform\, you can rest assured that the information she shares is current\, reliable\, and customized for you. Katie currently serves as the Past-President of the North Carolina Career Development Association (NCCDA). She has lived up and down the east coast\, earning her BS in Information Design and Corporate Communication from Bentley University and later completing her MEd in Counselor Education at North Carolina State University. \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Event Sponsor URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-rising-professionals-workshop-advancing-your-career/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/newiee-rising-professionals-october-2021-website-1140x500-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20210830T003214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T002048Z UID:18126-1635955200-1635962400@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE’s 2021 Annual Meeting & Fall Fête (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:A recording of this year’s Annual Meeting and Fall Fete is available for those who purchased a ticket and were not able to attend the event. Please reach out to newiee@newiee.org to request the link. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n NEWIEE is delighted to welcome Dr. Emily Reichert\, Chief Executive Officer of Greentown Labs\, the largest clean technology startup incubator in North America\, as its special guest speaker for the Annual Meeting and Fall Fête event on November 3\, 2021\, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Emily will share her broad perspectives on the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow\, Scotland and the exciting news of Greentown Labs’ expansion to Houston\, Texas. The discussion will be facilitated by Alicia Barton\, CEO of FirstLight Power. Both Alicia and Emily have been honored with Achievement Awards at NEWIEE’s Annual Awards Gala. \nAfter the discussion\, we will break out into small groups for networking! Some of the breakout room moderators include: \n\nDeanna Sassorossi\, Sustainability Analyst\, Eversource Energy (Rising Professionals Co-Chair)\nEmily Luksha\, Director\, Rates and Revenue Requirements at Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (2019 NEWIEE Rising Star Awardee)\nGina Bellato\, Solar Program Manager\, Department of Energy Resources\nJolette Westbrook\, Director & Senior Attorney\, Energy Markets & Regulation\, Environmental Defense Fund\nKate Epsen\, External Affairs\, ISO New England (2018 NEWIEE Rising Star Awardee)\nLinda George\, Administrator of the Division of Public Utilities & Carriers\nLouisa Lund\, Senior Consultant\, Daymark Energy Adviors\nLynn Fountain\, Attorney\, Day Pitney LLP\nNicole Verdi\, Chief Legal Counsel\, Office of the Rhode Island Senate President\nSara Burns\, Former President and CEO at Central Maine Power\nSusan AnderBois\, Climate & Energy Program Manager\, The Nature Conservancy in Rhode Island\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Event FAQ\n\nHow can I contact the organizer? Please send any questions to newiee@newiee.org.\nWhat is the refund policy? Refunds will be available 48 hours before the event. Please contact newiee@neiwee.org if you are unable to attend.\nMay I pay for my ticket by check\, instead of online? We strongly prefer payments online.\nCan I buy tickets on the day of the event? Tickets will be available up until one hour before the event begins.\nIs my registration/ticket transferrable? No\, your registration/ticket is not transferrable.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Purchase Tickets!\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Press Release\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n About Our Guests\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Kathleen Theoharides\nSecretary\nMassachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Kathleen's Bio \n \n \n In 2016\, Katie Theoharides joined the Baker-Polito Administration as Director of Climate and Global Warming Solutions in the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. As Director and later Assistant Secretary\, Theoharides guided the development and implementation of the Administration’s efforts to safeguard Massachusetts from the impacts of climate change\, support cities and towns\, and coordinate efforts across state government to reduce emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. She worked to implement Executive Order 569\, led the development of the State Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan and created the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program\, working to grow the program to reach 50 percent of cities and towns in the Commonwealth in less than 3 years. Theoharides was promoted to Undersecretary in 2019\, and continued to lead the Commonwealth’s efforts on climate change\, including working to strengthen regional and national coalitions focused on bipartisan state climate leadership including the United States Climate Alliance and the Transportation Climate Initiative. \nTrained as a field biologist\, Theoharides began her policy career working in Washington\, D.C. at the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition and Defenders of Wildlife. During her time in DC\, Theoharides worked on the federal farm bill and conservation policy\, and helped establish a national program that partnered with federal and state agencies to incorporate climate change adaptation into policy\, budgets\, and planning. After returning to Massachusetts\, Theoharides served as the Executive Director of the Hilltown Land Trust\, and founded Theoharides Consulting which provided climate and environmental policy analysis\, strategic planning\, and facilitation to universities\, government agencies and non-profits. \nTheoharides received a B.A. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Dartmouth College and Masters of Science in Ecology and Environmental Biology from University of Massachusetts-Boston. Originally from western Massachusetts\, Theoharides lives with her husband\, three young children\, and dog in Arlington\, Massachusetts. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Tracy R. Babbidge\, Esq.\nBureau Chief\, Bureau of Air Management\nConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Tracy's Bio \n \n \n Tracy Babbidge currently serves as the Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Air Management. The Bureau is responsible for implementing a variety of programs to achieve clean air and assure radiation safety across Connecticut. Previously\, Tracy served as the Bureau Chief for Energy and Technology Policy where she worked on comprehensive energy and climate change planning\, integrated resource planning\, advancing the deployment of both grid-scale and distributed resources. She is now working on issues at the intersection of clean air and clean energy policies working to advance the Department’s efforts in both of these areas as part of an integrated approach. \nTracy has also served in several environmental positions within the former Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Prior to state service Tracy worked on the federal level for the Environmental Crimes Section of the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington\, D.C. She received her law degree from Quinnipiac College School of Law and her B.A. from Providence College. She is a member of the Connecticut Bar. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Abby L Watson\nHead of Government Affairs\, North America\nSiemens Gamesa Renewable Energy \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Abby's Bio \n \n \n Abby Watson leads government and institutional relations for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy in North America\, covering federal and state policy and regulatory issues. For nearly 15 years\, Abby has worked with almost every type of renewable energy from several angles – development\, construction\, risk management\, project management\, manufacturing\, sales\, and policy. In her nine years’ experience with Siemens Gamesa\, she moved from managing landowner relationships during development\, to the sale of spare parts in support of its non-warranty fleet\, and finally took a role leading government relations. As Head of Government Affairs\, Abby manages strategic planning for government and institutional relationships\, maintaining a close dialogue with the business development function for both the onshore and offshore business units\, while also taking a hands-on role with state policy issues and new market entry planning. \nAbby is proud to be the founder and Advisor to the Board of the Philadelphia chapter of Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) and is an enthusiastic mentor and advocate for women in the renewable energy industry. Abby studied Geology with dual concentrations in Environmental Studies and Geoarchaeology at Bryn Mawr College\, received a BA in Energy and Sustainability Policy from Penn State University\, and is currently enrolled in the Villanova Executive MBA program. \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Sponsorship\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n We need your support for this exciting event! Sponsorship is tremendously valuable for NEWIEE’s continuing programming. If your organization would like to sponsor this event or has any questions\, please review our Sponsorship Benefits and get in touch with us at newiee@newiee.org. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Sponsorship Brochure\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Platinum Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Gold Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Silver Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Also of Interest: \n\nNEWIEE’s 2021 “Women Shaping the Agenda”: Changing The Face Of The Energy And Environment Workforce\nNEWIEE’s 2020 Annual Meeting & Fall Fête\nNEWIEE Event Calendar\nNEWIEE Jobs Board URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiees-2021-annual-meeting-fall-fete/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Signature Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/SignatureEvents/2021/FallFete/2021.10_NEWIEE_AMFF.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20210905T023305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210905T025038Z UID:18155-1634140800-1634144400@newiee.org SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything: Priscilla Barbour Randle DESCRIPTION:NEWIEE’s next “Ask Me Anything!” webinar on October 13th will feature Vistra Corp. Director of Federal and State Government Affairs\, Priscilla Barbour Randle! \nJoin us to learn about retail electric providers\, what legislation related to weatherization means for the electric industry\, and Priscilla’s advocacy and policy experience with Vistra and previously on Capitol Hill. This is your chance to ask your questions about government affairs\, and energy and environmental policy issues! \nHow are we meeting? \nWe’ll be meeting virtually via the video conferencing program Zoom. You will receive the Webinar link with your registration confirmation. \nWhen are we meeting? \nWe’ll be chatting from 4:00 pm – 5:00pm on Wednesday\, October 13\, 2021. \nHow do I ask a question? \nYou’ll have the opportunity to ask questions live by typing your question into the Q&A box during the Webinar. \nWhat is the cost? \nThis event is free to NEWIEE members\, students and individuals working for non-profit or government organizations. There is a $25 fee for non-members. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n “Ask Me Anything!” Series Page\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n About Our Guest:  Priscilla Barbour Randle\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Priscilla Barbour Randle is the Director of Federal and State Government Affairs for Vistra Corp.\, an integrated power generation and retail electric company based in Irving\, Texas. In her current role\, Priscilla lobbies throughout the states of Texas\, California\, Connecticut\, and supports federal government affairs efforts on behalf of Vistra and its approximate 5 million customers. Prior to joining Vistra in 2018\, Priscilla worked on Capitol Hill as a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation fellow and staffer for former Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02)\, and for the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce\, Energy and Environment Subcommittees. In these capacities\, she managed a policy portfolio covering a range of energy and environmental issues. \nPriscilla’s advocacy and policy experience spans across the local\, state\, and federal levels of government\, and has been recognized by local\, state\, and national publications. She is committed to empowering women and girls to become engaged in politics and advocacy and serves as a board member of the PoliChic Engagement Fund. She is an active member of her community and serves as a mentor to high school and middle school girls as they prepare for college through the Cachet Youth Group\, where she also serves as co-chair of the organization. Priscilla also serves as vice-president of the DFW Chapter of AABE. \nPriscilla holds a Master of Public Service and Administration from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University\, with a concentration in State and Local Government Policy and Management. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Prairie View A&M University\, where she also served as Student Body President. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Annual Event Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Also of Interest: \n\nAsk Me Anything with Panelists from NEWIEE’s Board (January 13\, 2021)\nAsk Me Anything with Marissa Paslick Gillett (March 10\, 2021)\nAsk Me Anything with Sophie Brochu\, President and Chief Executive Officer at Hydro-Québec (Webinar recorded on October 14\, 2020)\nNEWIEE’s “Ask Me Anything!” Webinar Series\nNEWIEE Event Calendar\nNEWIEE Jobs Board URL:https://newiee.org/event/ask-me-anything-priscilla-barbour-randle/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:NEWIEE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/newiee-ama-priscilla-barbour-randle-october-2021-1140-x-500-website.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20210822T215218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210905T031055Z UID:18086-1632418200-1632425400@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE Maine Chapter – Reemerge and Reconnect Reception DESCRIPTION:It has been too long and it is time to reemerge and reconnect with each other. Join NEWIEE’s Maine Chapter for an evening on the docks in Portland’s Old Port to talk and laugh with other women in energy and the environment. The reception starts at 5:30 at the Porthole Restaurant on the Custom House Wharf. \nFood will be provided\, along with a complimentary beverage to kick off the evening. \nPlease note: \nCOVID-19 related health protocols will be in effect at the time of the event\, possibly including\, but not limited to: mask or face coverings\, temperature checks\, confirmation of prior travel to restricted areas and/or confirmation of no known symptoms of and exposure to COVID-19. The event organizers and the venue reserve the right to unilaterally make changes to health protocols according to updated public health guidance and law. Any ticket holder who does not comply with any COVID-19 related health protocol per the latest guidance for the state of Maine\, or any policies set in place by the Porthole Restaurant & Pub will be required to leave the venue. By registering for this event\, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Cohosted with: URL:https://newiee.org/event/reemerge-and-reconnect-reception-newiee-maine-chapter/ LOCATION:The Porthole Restaurant\, 20 Custom House Wharf\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States CATEGORIES:Maine Chapter,NEWIEE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/newiee-maine-september-23-2021-web-1140x500-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T133000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20210725T183705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T141849Z UID:17956-1631620800-1631626200@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE & CPES: The Changing Energy and Regulatory Landscape DESCRIPTION:Please join CPES and NEWIEE for our annual joint event being held virtually\, on September 14th from 12-1:30 pm for a conversation with current FERC Commissioner Allison Clements and former FERC Commissioner Cheryl LaFleur. They will discuss the changing energy and regulatory landscape and give you a “then and now” perspective on the goals and objectives of the Commission and what they envision for the future. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Speakers\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Allison Clements\nFERC Commissioner \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Commissioner Clements' Bio \n \n \n \nCommissioner Allison Clements has two decades of public and private sector experience in energy regulation and policy\, representing utilities\, independent power producers\, developers and lenders\, nonprofits and philanthropies on grid policy issues. Commissioner Clements is the founder and president of Goodgrid\, LLC\, an energy policy and strategy consulting firm. Previously she spent two years as director of the energy markets program at Energy Foundation. Prior to her time at Energy Foundation and Goodgrid\, Commissioner Clements worked for a decade at Natural Resources Defense Council in New York\, NY\, as the organization’s corporate counsel and then as director of the Sustainable FERC Project. Before that\, Commissioner Clements spent several years in private legal practice\, with the energy regulatory group at Troutman Sanders LLP (now Troutman Pepper) and then with the project finance and infrastructure group at Chadbourne & Parke LLP (now Norton Rose Fulbright). \nCommissioner Clements has served as a federal energy expert in several capacities\, including as a member of a National Academies of Sciences committee on grid resilience\, as co-chair of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s electric grid initiative\, and as a clinical visiting lecturer at Yale Law School. \nCommissioner Clements grew up in Dayton\, Ohio. She has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctorate from The George Washington University Law School. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Cheryl A. LaFleur\nFormer FERC Commissioner \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Former Commissioner LaFleur's Bio \n \n \n Cheryl A. LaFleur is an Adjunct Senior Research Scholar at the Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy\, focusing primarily on the adaptation of the electric and natural gas sectors to the challenges of climate change. LaFleur also serves on the Board of Directors of ISO New England\, and on the advisory boards of the National Renewal Energy Laboratory\, the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environmental at Princeton University\, and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. \nPreviously\, LaFleur was one of the longest-serving commissioners on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)\, nominated by President Obama in 2010 and serving until 2019. She served as Chairman from 2014-15 and as Acting Chairman from 2013-14 and during 2017. During a decade of change in the nation’s energy industry\, power supply\, and political leadership\, she helped FERC respond to challenges and opportunities across the electric\, natural gas\, and oil sectors. \nPrior to joining FERC\, LaFleur had more than 20 years’ experience as a leader in the electric and natural gas industry\, including as executive vice president and acting CEO of National Grid USA. She began her career as an attorney at Ropes and Gray in Boston. She has a J.D. from Harvard Law School\, and an A.B. from Princeton University. URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-cpes-the-changing-energy-and-regulatory-landscape/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE,In Collaboration with NEWIEE,NEWIEE,NEWIEE and CPES Joint Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cpes-newiee-webinar-september-2021-website-1140x500-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T151008 CREATED:20210816T003255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210822T222609Z UID:18067-1631116800-1631120400@newiee.org SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything: Jacquelyn Birdsall DESCRIPTION:Get your questions about hydrogen fuel cell vehicles ready\, because this month we are talking to Jacquelyn Birdsall – Senior Engineering Manager of the Fuel Cell Integration Group at Toyota! Is hydrogen the “fuel of the future”? Sign up today and join us on September 8th to find out! \nHow are we meeting? \nWe’ll be meeting virtually via the video conferencing program Zoom. You will receive the Webinar link with your registration confirmation. \nWhen are we meeting? \nWe’ll be chatting from 4:00 pm – 5:00pm. \nHow do I ask a question? \nYou’ll have the opportunity to ask questions live by typing your question into the Q&A box during the Webinar. \nWhat is the cost? \nThis event is free to NEWIEE members\, students and individuals working for non-profit or government organizations. There is a $25 fee for non-members. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n “Ask Me Anything!” Series Page\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n About Our Guest:  Jacquelyn Birdsall\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Jacquelyn Birdsall is the Senior Engineering Manager of the Fuel Cell Integration Group at Toyota Motor North America Research and Development. The mission of her group is to improve quality of life by developing fuel cell solutions to replace gasoline and diesel engines. \nBirdsall specializes in hydrogen infrastructure\, high pressure hydrogen systems and associated standards and regulations. She also serves as a technical spokesperson for the Toyota Mirai and has been in numerous publications including Car and Driver and the Wall Street Journal. \nPrior to joining Toyota in 2012 Birdsall held several roles in the automotive industry. She has over seventeen years of experience in hydrogen\, including a thirteen‐month assignment at the Toyota Motor Corporation Global Headquarters in Japan working on the 2021 Toyota Mirai. \nIn addition to her activities in hydrogen\, Birdsall takes personal interest in promoting STEM learning and diversity within the industry. In 2015 she was honored by the Manufacturing Institute as an Emerging Leader and by Automotive News as Rising Star. \nBirdsall received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University (previously General Motors Institute). \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Annual Event Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Also of Interest: \n\nAsk Me Anything with Panelists from NEWIEE’s Board (January 13\, 2021)\nAsk Me Anything with Marissa Paslick Gillett (March 10\, 2021)\nAsk Me Anything with Sophie Brochu\, President and Chief Executive Officer at Hydro-Québec (Webinar recorded on October 14\, 2020)\nNEWIEE’s “Ask Me Anything!” Webinar Series\nNEWIEE Event Calendar\nNEWIEE Jobs Board URL:https://newiee.org/event/ask-me-anything-jackie-birdsall/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:NEWIEE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/newiee-ama-jackie-birdsall-september-2021-1140x500-website.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR