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SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Committee Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1759156924198{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]You are invited to attend our monthly meetups. Attendees have the opportunity to have a direct impact on the community of Rising Professionals within NEWIEE. We share\, listen\, and grow while discussing themes like imposter syndrome\, emotional intelligence\, leadership styles and so much more. \nGet to know others within the industry by sharing successes or challenges\, plan future events\, and participate in professional development conversations. Occasionally we even invite guest speakers for a presentation or advice. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our next meetup! \nThe meeting reoccurs the fourth Friday of each month from noon to 1pm. Note: these meetings are not recorded.\nClick here to join the meeting. \nYour Rising Professional Co-Chairs\,\nGrace and Tiffany! \nTiffany Hawco\, CHMM\, Environmental Compliance Specialist\, Eversource\nGrace Fletcher\, Renewable Energy Program Coordinator\, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][mk_page_section min_height=”0″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#189c8e”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1688408979237{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSpeakers\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1561121272600{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nPanelists:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”21515″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1688345433277{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Maria Belen Power\nUndersecretary of Environmental Justice & Equity\nMassachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Maria’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]\nMaria Belen Power grew up in Nicaragua in the aftermath of the revolution. She most recently served as the Assistant Executive Director of GreenRoots\, a community-based organization dedicated to improving and enhancing the urban environment and public health in Chelsea. The city has some of the worst air pollution in the state\, predisposing residents to higher rates of cardiovascular disease and respiratory ailments\, including some of the highest rates of COVID-19 of any Massachusetts community. Power oversaw GreenRoots’ environmental justice campaigns and supported the work of the organizing team. She was appointed by President Biden to serve on the newly established White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. She holds an undergraduate degree in sociology from Augsburg University\, a Master of Public Policy from Tufts University\, and a Certificate in Non-Profit Management and Leadership from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice. \n[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”21527″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1689523544756{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Doria Brown\nEnergy Manager\nCity of Nashua – Sustainability[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Doria’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]\nDoria is the first ever Energy Manager for the City of Nashua. She is an emerging energy professional bringing seven years of experience to the community she serves. Doria specializes in Energy Portfolio Management\, Renewable Energy Project Management\, and Greenhouse Gas Accounting. Doria has a Bachelor of Science from Franklin Pierce University in Environmental Science with a concentration in Chemistry and Hydrology. She is a strong believer in climate change and that it is the responsibility of all generations to act now so that we will not be regretful later. When she is not working in the City\, Doria enjoys making short form video content on her Earth Stewardess Platform\, tending to her indoor vegetable garden\, and binging Netflix. \n[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”21512″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1688345800951{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Nikki Bruno\nVice President\, Clean Technologies\nEversource[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Nikki’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]\nNikki is the Vice President of Clean Technologies in Eversource’s gas business unit. She is responsible for advancing clean technologies within the Eversource gas business portfolio to help achieve Eversource’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030\, as well as supporting required statewide emissions reductions in Connecticut and Massachusetts. \nAs part of her role\, Nikki evaluates the feasibility of clean technologies\, such as renewable natural gas\, geothermal energy\, methane reduction and hydrogen\, and manages the development and execution of projects incorporating those clean technologies. She plays a lead role in policy efforts regarding the future of natural gas and other strategic initiatives that help Eversource provide safe\, reliable\, and clean energy to meet its customers’ needs. In addition\, Nikki oversees marketing\, customer connections\, and major account management across Eversource’s gas business\, which includes traditional and clean technology offerings. Prior to this role\, Nikki was Eversource’s Director of Clean Technologies. \nBefore joining Eversource\, Nikki was a Project Director of Business Development for Enbridge. She was responsible for the development of new natural gas transmission ventures\, services\, and related energy projects in the Northeast region. She also managed the Enbridge commercial relationship with National Grid. Earlier in her career\, Nikki held environmental permitting positions of increasing responsibility with Enbridge’s predecessor company\, Spectra Energy\, and worked as an environmental consultant specializing in ecological and health risk assessments. \nNikki holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Trinity College and a Master of Business Administration degree from the F.W. Olin School of Business at Babson College. \n[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”21510″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1689341266189{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSarah Haggerty\nConservation Biologist and GIS Manager\nMaine Audubon \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Sarah’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]\nSarah Haggerty is a Conservation Biologist/GIS Manager for Maine Audubon where she works on a variety of different projects. These include projects associated with aquatic and terrestrial habitat connectivity\, insect population declines\, policy review and advocacy\, and most frequently these days – projects associated with renewable energy. As the lead author on Maine Audubon’s 2019 publication\, Renewable Energy and Wildlife in Maine\, she had an opportunity to dive into the literature to help the public understand the potential impacts to wildlife and their habitats from the siting\, construction\, and operations of renewable energy infrastructure as well as impact avoidance techniques. She also oversaw the development of Maine Audubon’s Renewable Energy Siting Tool which aims to provide resources developers and decision-makers the information they need to locate solar and land-based wind projects in areas that avoid or minimize negative impacts to important wildlife habitats. She was a member of the state’s Environment and Wildlife Working Group for the Maine Offshore Wind Initiative and currently sits on the Advisory Board for the Maine Offshore Wind Research Consortium. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College with a major in biology\, and a Master of Science degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation from the University of Maine in Amherst. Prior to joining Maine Audubon\, she worked for 10 years at the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program where she worked as a regulator for two years and a landscape-scale project manager for many more. \n[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”21511″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1688345716236{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Rachel Pachter\nChief Development Officer\nVineyard Wind & Vineyard Offshore[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Rachel’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]\nRachel Pachter has over twenty years of experience in U.S. offshore wind development. Rachel leads Vineyard Offshore’s team conducting early-stage activities including technical development\, permitting\, environmental activities\, and community engagement. Rachel led and finalized the approval of the first two offshore wind farms in federal waters of the United States\, including Vineyard Wind 1\, which is now under construction. Rachel navigates the projects she works on through complex regulatory paths at the federal\, state\, and local levels. She engages with critical stakeholder groups to reach agreements essential to the success of the project and the local host communities. Rachel is consistently ranked in global lists of wind energy leaders. Rachel has a degree in Geology from the University of Alaska. \nRachel was recently quoted in a lead business article in the New York Times on the significance of this moment in history for US offshore wind: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/business/energy-environment/marthas-vineyard-wind-farm-massachusetts.html#commentsContainer \n[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1656941045572{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nModerator:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”21396″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1688346038998{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Sue Kaplan\nFounder\, Sustainable Futures Consulting\nAdjunct Faculty\, University of New Hampshire[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Sue’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]\nSue Kaplan is the Founder of Sustainable Futures Consulting. Her firm collaborates with business and institutional leaders to create and integrate their brand values\, strategic communications\, and sustainability practices. Client engagements include developing a brand and marketing platform for a suicide detection technology startup\, facilitating the merger of three groups for a Dartmouth research institute\, and stepping in as an interim communications executive for a national action tank. \nSue also teaches in the University of New Hampshire’s Sustainability Dual Major and is the faculty lead for the B Impact Clinic\, training undergraduates to work with the B Impact Assessment to consult with business clients that are working to become a certified B Corp or supercharging their sustainability practices. \nPrior to consulting\, Sue worked with leaders in federal and state government\, a global corporation\, and nonprofit healthcare systems\, typically managing large projects\, leading strategic communication teams\, bringing stakeholders together\, and busting silos. Her favorite roles include pioneering work in corporate sustainability at Polaroid Corporation and marketing leadership in Massachusetts’ Department of Energy Resources. \nSue’s purpose is to communicate\, collaborate\, and connect people and their ideas to spark sustainable impact\, fulfillment\, and stewardship for a thriving planet. Her volunteer roles align with her purpose\, as a member of NH Businesses for Social Responsibility’s Measure What Matters committee and an advocate on democracy\, climate\, and a just transition for the future. \nSue graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy\, earned a B.A. from Northwestern University and an M.B.A from Simmons University’s School of Management. She adores her husband and two adult sons\, border collie and cats\, as well as friends\, and soon-to-be new friends and associates. Best of all\, she’s out in the woods everyday with her dog! \n[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/mk_page_section]
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-rising-professionals-committee-monthly-meetup-16/2025-06-27/
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SUMMARY:NEWIEE Vermont Chapter Sustainable Spirits & Stem
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1749295389290{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Join the NEWIEE Vermont Chapter for networking at Barr Hill Gin Distillery! \nFounded by a beekeeper\, Barr Hill is an industry leader for reconnecting spirits to agriculture with innovative advances in heat reclamation\, wastewater reduction\, and clean energy\, while sourcing raw ingredients from sustainable farms to support healthy ecosystems in the region. \nAttendees will hear more about Barr Hill’s mission to create a sustainable distilling operation\, which was built on a restored brownfield — 100% of their energy is carbon neutral\, 78% comes from renewable resources\, and 100% of their stillage goes to a local biodigester which helps power the town. In addition to onsite pollinators\, they have a state-of-the-art heat reclamation system and their packaging uses up to 30% of recycled glass\, the maximum amount allowed. \nCome meet other professionals in the area for a night of fun![/vc_column_text][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainable-spirits-stem-tickets-1393148246909?aff=oddtdtcreator” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”300″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]Register Now[/mk_button][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-vermont-chapter/
LOCATION:Barr Hill Gin Distillery 116 Gin Ln\, Montpelier\, VT\, 116 Gin Lane\, Montpelier\, VT
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE
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SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Committee Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1759156924198{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]You are invited to attend our monthly meetups. Attendees have the opportunity to have a direct impact on the community of Rising Professionals within NEWIEE. We share\, listen\, and grow while discussing themes like imposter syndrome\, emotional intelligence\, leadership styles and so much more. \nGet to know others within the industry by sharing successes or challenges\, plan future events\, and participate in professional development conversations. Occasionally we even invite guest speakers for a presentation or advice. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our next meetup! \nThe meeting reoccurs the fourth Friday of each month from noon to 1pm. Note: these meetings are not recorded.\nClick here to join the meeting. \nYour Rising Professional Co-Chairs\,\nGrace and Tiffany! \nTiffany Hawco\, CHMM\, Environmental Compliance Specialist\, Eversource\nGrace Fletcher\, Renewable Energy Program Coordinator\, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][mk_page_section min_height=”0″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#189c8e”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1688408979237{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSpeakers\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1561121272600{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nPanelists:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”21515″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1688345433277{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Maria Belen Power\nUndersecretary of Environmental Justice & Equity\nMassachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Maria’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]\nMaria Belen Power grew up in Nicaragua in the aftermath of the revolution. She most recently served as the Assistant Executive Director of GreenRoots\, a community-based organization dedicated to improving and enhancing the urban environment and public health in Chelsea. The city has some of the worst air pollution in the state\, predisposing residents to higher rates of cardiovascular disease and respiratory ailments\, including some of the highest rates of COVID-19 of any Massachusetts community. Power oversaw GreenRoots’ environmental justice campaigns and supported the work of the organizing team. She was appointed by President Biden to serve on the newly established White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. She holds an undergraduate degree in sociology from Augsburg University\, a Master of Public Policy from Tufts University\, and a Certificate in Non-Profit Management and Leadership from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice. \n[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”21527″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1689523544756{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Doria Brown\nEnergy Manager\nCity of Nashua – Sustainability[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Doria’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]\nDoria is the first ever Energy Manager for the City of Nashua. She is an emerging energy professional bringing seven years of experience to the community she serves. Doria specializes in Energy Portfolio Management\, Renewable Energy Project Management\, and Greenhouse Gas Accounting. Doria has a Bachelor of Science from Franklin Pierce University in Environmental Science with a concentration in Chemistry and Hydrology. She is a strong believer in climate change and that it is the responsibility of all generations to act now so that we will not be regretful later. When she is not working in the City\, Doria enjoys making short form video content on her Earth Stewardess Platform\, tending to her indoor vegetable garden\, and binging Netflix. \n[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”21512″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1688345800951{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Nikki Bruno\nVice President\, Clean Technologies\nEversource[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Nikki’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]\nNikki is the Vice President of Clean Technologies in Eversource’s gas business unit. She is responsible for advancing clean technologies within the Eversource gas business portfolio to help achieve Eversource’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030\, as well as supporting required statewide emissions reductions in Connecticut and Massachusetts. \nAs part of her role\, Nikki evaluates the feasibility of clean technologies\, such as renewable natural gas\, geothermal energy\, methane reduction and hydrogen\, and manages the development and execution of projects incorporating those clean technologies. She plays a lead role in policy efforts regarding the future of natural gas and other strategic initiatives that help Eversource provide safe\, reliable\, and clean energy to meet its customers’ needs. In addition\, Nikki oversees marketing\, customer connections\, and major account management across Eversource’s gas business\, which includes traditional and clean technology offerings. Prior to this role\, Nikki was Eversource’s Director of Clean Technologies. \nBefore joining Eversource\, Nikki was a Project Director of Business Development for Enbridge. She was responsible for the development of new natural gas transmission ventures\, services\, and related energy projects in the Northeast region. She also managed the Enbridge commercial relationship with National Grid. Earlier in her career\, Nikki held environmental permitting positions of increasing responsibility with Enbridge’s predecessor company\, Spectra Energy\, and worked as an environmental consultant specializing in ecological and health risk assessments. \nNikki holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Trinity College and a Master of Business Administration degree from the F.W. Olin School of Business at Babson College. \n[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”21510″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1689341266189{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSarah Haggerty\nConservation Biologist and GIS Manager\nMaine Audubon \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Sarah’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]\nSarah Haggerty is a Conservation Biologist/GIS Manager for Maine Audubon where she works on a variety of different projects. These include projects associated with aquatic and terrestrial habitat connectivity\, insect population declines\, policy review and advocacy\, and most frequently these days – projects associated with renewable energy. As the lead author on Maine Audubon’s 2019 publication\, Renewable Energy and Wildlife in Maine\, she had an opportunity to dive into the literature to help the public understand the potential impacts to wildlife and their habitats from the siting\, construction\, and operations of renewable energy infrastructure as well as impact avoidance techniques. She also oversaw the development of Maine Audubon’s Renewable Energy Siting Tool which aims to provide resources developers and decision-makers the information they need to locate solar and land-based wind projects in areas that avoid or minimize negative impacts to important wildlife habitats. She was a member of the state’s Environment and Wildlife Working Group for the Maine Offshore Wind Initiative and currently sits on the Advisory Board for the Maine Offshore Wind Research Consortium. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College with a major in biology\, and a Master of Science degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation from the University of Maine in Amherst. Prior to joining Maine Audubon\, she worked for 10 years at the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program where she worked as a regulator for two years and a landscape-scale project manager for many more. \n[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”21511″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1688345716236{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Rachel Pachter\nChief Development Officer\nVineyard Wind & Vineyard Offshore[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Rachel’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]\nRachel Pachter has over twenty years of experience in U.S. offshore wind development. Rachel leads Vineyard Offshore’s team conducting early-stage activities including technical development\, permitting\, environmental activities\, and community engagement. Rachel led and finalized the approval of the first two offshore wind farms in federal waters of the United States\, including Vineyard Wind 1\, which is now under construction. Rachel navigates the projects she works on through complex regulatory paths at the federal\, state\, and local levels. She engages with critical stakeholder groups to reach agreements essential to the success of the project and the local host communities. Rachel is consistently ranked in global lists of wind energy leaders. Rachel has a degree in Geology from the University of Alaska. \nRachel was recently quoted in a lead business article in the New York Times on the significance of this moment in history for US offshore wind: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/business/energy-environment/marthas-vineyard-wind-farm-massachusetts.html#commentsContainer \n[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1656941045572{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nModerator:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”21396″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1688346038998{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Sue Kaplan\nFounder\, Sustainable Futures Consulting\nAdjunct Faculty\, University of New Hampshire[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Sue’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]\nSue Kaplan is the Founder of Sustainable Futures Consulting. Her firm collaborates with business and institutional leaders to create and integrate their brand values\, strategic communications\, and sustainability practices. Client engagements include developing a brand and marketing platform for a suicide detection technology startup\, facilitating the merger of three groups for a Dartmouth research institute\, and stepping in as an interim communications executive for a national action tank. \nSue also teaches in the University of New Hampshire’s Sustainability Dual Major and is the faculty lead for the B Impact Clinic\, training undergraduates to work with the B Impact Assessment to consult with business clients that are working to become a certified B Corp or supercharging their sustainability practices. \nPrior to consulting\, Sue worked with leaders in federal and state government\, a global corporation\, and nonprofit healthcare systems\, typically managing large projects\, leading strategic communication teams\, bringing stakeholders together\, and busting silos. Her favorite roles include pioneering work in corporate sustainability at Polaroid Corporation and marketing leadership in Massachusetts’ Department of Energy Resources. \nSue’s purpose is to communicate\, collaborate\, and connect people and their ideas to spark sustainable impact\, fulfillment\, and stewardship for a thriving planet. Her volunteer roles align with her purpose\, as a member of NH Businesses for Social Responsibility’s Measure What Matters committee and an advocate on democracy\, climate\, and a just transition for the future. \nSue graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy\, earned a B.A. from Northwestern University and an M.B.A from Simmons University’s School of Management. She adores her husband and two adult sons\, border collie and cats\, as well as friends\, and soon-to-be new friends and associates. Best of all\, she’s out in the woods everyday with her dog! \n[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/mk_page_section]
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-rising-professionals-committee-monthly-meetup-16/2025-07-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals
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SUMMARY:Rising Professionals & Western New England Chapter Event
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\nYou asked—and we listened! In response to growing interest for networking in Connecticut. We invite you to join us at the beautiful Gouvia Vineyards in Wallingford. Enjoy local wines\, light bites\, and meaningful conversation in a relaxed setting. Whether you’re an experienced professional\, early in your career\, or simply passionate about the future of our planet\, this is a space to share ideas\, forge new partnerships\, and celebrate the impact women are making in these critical fields. \nThis night will be an inspiring evening of connection\, collaboration\, and community to bring together women working across the environmental and energy sectors—from policy and advocacy to engineering\, science\, and sustainability leadership. \nFor any questions or comments\, please reach out to Nicole Karinchak nicole.karinchak@eversource.com \n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-women-cultivating-connections-in-connecticut-tickets-1419683514609?aff=oddtdtcreator” align=”center” fullwidth=”true”]Register Here[/mk_button][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://newiee.org/event/rising-professionals-western-new-england-chapter-event/
LOCATION:Gouvia Vineyards\, 1339 Whirlwind Hill Rd\, Wallingford\, CT 06492\, 1339 Whirlwind Hill Rd\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals
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SUMMARY:NEWIEE's 2025 "Women Shaping the Agenda"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1751731472613{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nHolding the Line: How States are Driving Energy Innovation and Policy Resilience\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1751731408624{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Join us on August 13\, 2025\, for NEWIEE’s 11th annual “Women Shaping the Agenda” event at the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence\, RI. This year’s topic is Holding the Line: How States are Driving Energy Innovation and Policy Resilience. Regional initiatives are being challenged\, and in this time of shifting priorities\, it is critical to hear from women in leadership who continue to lead climate progress and drive lasting impact.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.jennifermacneilphotography.com/newieewsta2025″ target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”250″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]Event Photos[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ng_Q_oD5NL8sBbUfFV18W_bxGMBOQySSYEA_toqN-cE/edit?usp=sharing” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”250″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]See Who’s Attending[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://newiee.org/holding-the-line-showcasing-climate-leadership-at-newiees-2025-women-shaping-the-agenda/” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”250″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]WSTA Blog[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][mk_page_section min_height=”0″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1754823894316{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Priority Tickets for Job Seekers. If you’re between jobs or navigating a career transition\, NEWIEE is here for you. In line with our “Holding the Line” commitment\, we’re prioritizing donated tickets for attendees who are #opentowork. This event is a great opportunity to reconnect\, grow your network\, and explore new opportunities. Email newiee@newiee.org if you are interested.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://mailchi.mp/7b26fae4408d/newiee-wsta-2025-guide” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”250″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]Know Before You Go Logistics[/mk_button][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#189c8e”][vc_column_text]\n  \nSpeakers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1656940154074{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nKeynote Address:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”25357″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1751730364412{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Senator Meghan Kallman\nRhode Island State Senate[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Senator Kallman’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]Meghan E. Kallman is a Democrat representing District 15 (Pawtucket\, Providence) in the Rhode Island Senate. \nShe served two terms on the Pawtucket City Council prior to being elected to the Senate in November 2020. During her time in the General Assembly\, Sen. Kallman has advanced legislation related to housing\, climate action\, transportation and other issues. \nIn 2023\, she sponsored two major new laws to address the state’s housing crisis. One will facilitate the conversion of empty buildings like mills and schools into housing. Another provides funding to support transit-oriented development\, the creation of mixed-use\, mixed-income housing around transit hubs. Given the number of old mill buildings in Pawtucket and Providence and the communities proximity to transit stations\, both cities are well positioned to take advantage of these laws to provide more housing. \nSen. Kallman also sponsored laws in 2023 to make birth control more available by allowing trained pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraceptives and support workers by toughening penalties on wage theft and helped secure funding to keep the R-Line (RIPTA’s busiest bus route) free for all riders. She cosponsored the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act and a bill to expand solar development while protecting forests and rate payers. She was also honored as a 2023 Environmental Champion by Clean Water Action for her work protecting the environment. \nShe was the Senate sponsor of the Fair Housing Practices Act\, which bars housing discrimination against renters based on their source of income\, as well as a provision in the state budget creating Rhode Island’s first-ever permanent revenue stream to support affordable housing. She also sponsored legislation barring housing discrimination based on gender identity or expression. \nShe sponsored an amendment to the Rhode Island Whistle Blowers Protection Act to prohibit employers from reporting or threatening to report an employee’s immigration status for whistle-blowing. She introduced a successful resolution creating a study of how to reduce the number of women incarcerated in Rhode Island and proposed a bill that would make transportation on RIPTA buses free for all Rhode Islanders. \nSen. Kallman received the 2021 Pacesetter Award from the Women Legislators’ Lobby\, or WILL\, a program of Women’s Action for New Directions (WAND). She was among seven Pacesetters\, women state legislators nationwide who are leading the way in redirecting much-needed federal funds back to their constituents. \nSen. Kallman was born on Nov. 18\, 1983. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Smith College and went on to earn a Master’s Degree from the University of Chicago and a Doctorate from Brown University. She is a professor at the University of Massachusetts\, Boston. \nShe previously served on the State Housing Appeals Board\, the Pawtucket Juvenile Hearing Board and as a fellow with the Women’s Police Institute. She is a community organizer and founder of Crash Pawtucket\, a local business showcase. She is also a founding member of the Climate Jobs RI coalition.[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1656941045572{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nModerator:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”25362″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1751730669861{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Sue AnderBois\nNortheast Climate & Energy Director\nThe Nature Conservancy \nDeputy Majority Whip\nProvidence City Council[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Sue’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]Sue AnderBois is the Northeast Director of Climate & Energy at The Nature Conservancy\, as well as the co-vice chair of TNC’s North America Policy and Government Relations cabinet. She is also the Environmental Representative on the RI Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Council. \nSue also currently represents Ward 3 on the Providence City Council\, and serves as Deputy Majority Whip. She chairs the Special Committee on the Environment and Resiliency and the North Main Task Force\, and is a member of the Finance Committee\, Parks Commission\, Public Property Committee\, and HOPE Committee. \nSue’s background is in policy and strategy related to climate\, clean energy\, and sustainable food systems. Prior to joining the Conservancy\, Sue served as Rhode Island’s first Director of Food Strategy under former Governor Gina Raimondo\, where she crafted and implemented Rhode Island’s first state-wide food systems strategy Relish Rhody. She has also worked at the Northeast Clean Energy Council\, the Energy Foundation\, and RI Office of Energy Resources. \nShe has a BA from Dartmouth College and an MBA from the Yale School of Management and lives in Providence\, RI with her husband Scott and their dog Captain Ruggles and cats Zeni & Wasabi.[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1561121272600{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nPanelists:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”25361″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1751730829041{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Natalie Treat\nDirector of Public Policy\nACT | The Alliance for Climate Transition[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Natalie’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]Natalie Hildt Treat is the director of public policy with the Alliance for Climate Transition\, a mission-driven nonprofit trade group that works to advance the just\, equitable\, and rapid transition to a clean energy future and a diverse climate economy. In this role\, she oversees ACT’s engagement in a range of key legislative\, regulatory and programmatic arenas\, working to help member companies thrive as a means of supporting state climate and clean energy goals. Prior to joining ACT\, Natalie served as senior policy advisor for Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management\, and before that\, was the executive director of the C-10 Research and Education Foundation\, a nonprofit focused on nuclear safety. Natalie has also worked as senior manager for public policy outreach at Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships\, at National Grid managing communication and energy efficiency programs\, as community development director for Congressman John F. Tierney\, and as a project coordinator for Energy & Resource Solutions (now DNV). Natalie holds a B.A. in Environment and Public Policy from Connecticut College and an M.A. in Communication Management from Emerson College. She lives north of Boston in a net-zero energy home that she and her husband Tom built in 2024. Reach Natalie at ntreat@joinact.org or on LinkedIn.[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”25358″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1751730973397{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Sarah Huang\, PhD\nDirector of Office of Equity and Environmental Justice\nCT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP)[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Sarah’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]Sarah Huang is the Director of CT DEEP’s Office of Equity and Environmental Justice. Prior to joining DEEP\, Sarah served as a Co-Director at the New England Grassroots Environment Fund. She has more than 10 years of experience working within and supporting environmental justice issues\, spanning intersections with food\, community building\, and agricultural development. Sarah has a PhD in anthropology where she deepened a critical and growing lens into equitable research practices and community-driven design and outcomes. A framework that she continues to use in strengthening partnerships and infrastructure with communities and government.[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”25359″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1751731133699{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Heather Hunt\nExecutive Director\nNew England States Committee on Electricity (NESCOE)[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Heather’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]Heather Hunt joined NESCOE as Executive Director in 2009. Previously\, Heather had a regulatory law practice for six years\, was Director\, State Government Affairs at United Technologies Corporation and a Group Director\, then Vice President\, Regulatory at Southern Connecticut Gas. Earlier\, she was a Public Utility Commissioner in Maine and Connecticut and was on the legal staff of a Connecticut Governor. Heather has a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Fairfield University and a Juris Doctor from Western New England University School of Law. Heather is founder and president of Live On Organ Donation\, Inc.[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-3 vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”25360″ img_size=”170×170″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_col-xs-offset-2 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1751731264898{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Celina Cunningham\nDeputy Director\nMaine Governor’s Energy Office[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle title=”Celina’s Bio” el_class=”bio-toggle”]Celina Cunningham serves as Deputy Director of the Governor’s Energy Office. As Deputy Director\, Celina advises the Governor and state leaders on energy policies and programs and leads the policy and markets team. She brings extensive experience to the role with a background in energy\, climate\, and natural resource management in the public and private sectors. Prior to joining GEO\, Celina served as Vice President and Chief of Staff for the Solar Energy Industries Association in Washington\, D.C. Before that\, she served as a Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of the Interior and as a Legislative Director for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives\, in Washington\, D.C. Celina holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Colorado College and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maine.[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][mk_mini_callout title=”Do you have questions for our panelists?” button_text=”Comment your questions on LinkedIn” button_url=”https://www.linkedin.com/posts/new-england-women-in-energy-and-the-environment-newiee_wsta2025-energyinnovation-policyresilience-activity-7344348825366499331-yA4C?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAXdAnYBnVG5Ibgi-p5t4W-j15wIbVcDZRA”]We’d love to hear from you! 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Campus map showing Hogan (yellow arrow) and Parking (red arrows) can be found below. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1721253486735{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#189c8e”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1561121857394{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nAbout Women Shaping the Agenda\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1688432865250{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nNEWIEE’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 brings together the energy and environmental sectors to address issues in our region and elevate underrepresented voices\, including women\, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://newiee.org/women-shaping-the-agenda-wsta/” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”250″ margin_right=”0″]Read About Past WSTAs[/mk_button][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#189c8e”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1746310867738{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1750123013003{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nGain visibility for your company while helping NEWIEE provide educational opportunities and highlight the contributions of underrepresented voices in the energy and environmental sectors. Visit our Sponsorship page to learn about all the 2025 sponsorship opportunities. \nIf you would like to move forward with sponsorship or have any questions\, please contact us at newiee@newiee.org. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][mk_toggle style=”fancy” title=”WSTA Sponsorship Levels and Benefits” el_class=”toggle-sponsorships”]\n\n				\n\n	\n\n\n	\n	We proudly feature our sponsors’ logo on all website\, newsletter and social media promotions leading up to the event as well as during WSTA. \n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n				\n\n	\n\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\nSponsorship Benefits\nReception Host* (SOLD)\nPlatinum\nGold\nSilver\nSustainability* (SOLD)\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n$5\,000\n$2\,000\n$1\,000\n$500\n$1\,200\n\n\nTickets to the event **\n25\n20\n10\n5\n10\n\n\nRecognition at the event\nLogo displayed & acknowledged from stage\nLogo displayed & acknowledged from stage\nLogo displayed\nLogo displayed\nLogo displayed & acknowledged from stage\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	*   Available for only one company.\n** All sponsors may purchase additional tickets at the reduced member price. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n	\n[/mk_toggle][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_separator css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1746380545322{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nReception Sponsor\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”1″ gutter_space=”15″ count=”3″ height=”100″ margin_bottom=”10″ clients=”21358″][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1746383070426{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSustainability & Platinum Sponsor\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”1″ gutter_space=”15″ count=”3″ height=”100″ margin_bottom=”10″ clients=”20640″][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1746380662640{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nPlatinum Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” gutter_space=”15″ count=”5″ orderby=”title” height=”100″ margin_bottom=”10″ clients=”371\, 373\, 21888\, 20640\,20458″][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1746380669061{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nGold Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” gutter_space=”15″ count=”24″ orderby=”title” height=”100″ margin_bottom=”13″ clients=”523\, 375\, 558\, 3392\, 25446″][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1746380676574{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSilver Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” gutter_space=”15″ orderby=”title” height=”100″ margin_bottom=”10″ clients=”519\, 1801\, 25011\, 501\, 19924\, 20784\, 24884\, 25261\, 1860\, 21082″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”10″ css=”.vc_custom_1719764486737{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nCarbon Offset Sponsor\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” gutter_space=”4″ count=”-1″ orderby=”title” height=”100″ autoplay=”false” target=”_blank” margin_bottom=”10″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_cta h2=”Carbon Offset Sponsor” h2_font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|line_height:2″ h2_use_theme_fonts=”yes” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” css=”” use_custom_fonts_h2=”true” el_id=”carbonoffset”][/vc_cta][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiees-2025-women-shaping-the-agenda/
LOCATION:Rhode Island School of Design\, 20 Washington Place\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Signature Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212238
CREATED:20250105T232849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T144209Z
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SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Committee Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend our monthly meetups. Attendees have the opportunity to have a direct impact on the community of Rising Professionals within NEWIEE. We share\, listen\, and grow while discussing themes like imposter syndrome\, emotional intelligence\, leadership styles and so much more. \nGet to know others within the industry by sharing successes or challenges\, plan future events\, and participate in professional development conversations. Occasionally we even invite guest speakers for a presentation or advice. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our next meetup! \nThe meeting reoccurs the fourth Friday of each month from noon to 1pm. Note: these meetings are not recorded.\nClick here to join the meeting. \nYour Rising Professional Co-Chairs\,\nGrace and Tiffany! \nTiffany Hawco\, CHMM\, Environmental Compliance Specialist\, Eversource\nGrace Fletcher\, Renewable Energy Program Coordinator\, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	\n\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	Panelists:\n\n	\n\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Maria Belen Power\nUndersecretary of Environmental Justice & Equity\nMassachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Maria's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Maria Belen Power grew up in Nicaragua in the aftermath of the revolution. She most recently served as the Assistant Executive Director of GreenRoots\, a community-based organization dedicated to improving and enhancing the urban environment and public health in Chelsea. The city has some of the worst air pollution in the state\, predisposing residents to higher rates of cardiovascular disease and respiratory ailments\, including some of the highest rates of COVID-19 of any Massachusetts community. Power oversaw GreenRoots’ environmental justice campaigns and supported the work of the organizing team. She was appointed by President Biden to serve on the newly established White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. She holds an undergraduate degree in sociology from Augsburg University\, a Master of Public Policy from Tufts University\, and a Certificate in Non-Profit Management and Leadership from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Doria Brown\nEnergy Manager\nCity of Nashua – Sustainability \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Doria's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Doria is the first ever Energy Manager for the City of Nashua. She is an emerging energy professional bringing seven years of experience to the community she serves. Doria specializes in Energy Portfolio Management\, Renewable Energy Project Management\, and Greenhouse Gas Accounting. Doria has a Bachelor of Science from Franklin Pierce University in Environmental Science with a concentration in Chemistry and Hydrology. She is a strong believer in climate change and that it is the responsibility of all generations to act now so that we will not be regretful later. When she is not working in the City\, Doria enjoys making short form video content on her Earth Stewardess Platform\, tending to her indoor vegetable garden\, and binging Netflix. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Nikki Bruno\nVice President\, Clean Technologies\nEversource \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Nikki's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Nikki is the Vice President of Clean Technologies in Eversource’s gas business unit. She is responsible for advancing clean technologies within the Eversource gas business portfolio to help achieve Eversource’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030\, as well as supporting required statewide emissions reductions in Connecticut and Massachusetts. \nAs part of her role\, Nikki evaluates the feasibility of clean technologies\, such as renewable natural gas\, geothermal energy\, methane reduction and hydrogen\, and manages the development and execution of projects incorporating those clean technologies. She plays a lead role in policy efforts regarding the future of natural gas and other strategic initiatives that help Eversource provide safe\, reliable\, and clean energy to meet its customers’ needs. In addition\, Nikki oversees marketing\, customer connections\, and major account management across Eversource’s gas business\, which includes traditional and clean technology offerings. Prior to this role\, Nikki was Eversource’s Director of Clean Technologies. \nBefore joining Eversource\, Nikki was a Project Director of Business Development for Enbridge. She was responsible for the development of new natural gas transmission ventures\, services\, and related energy projects in the Northeast region. She also managed the Enbridge commercial relationship with National Grid. Earlier in her career\, Nikki held environmental permitting positions of increasing responsibility with Enbridge’s predecessor company\, Spectra Energy\, and worked as an environmental consultant specializing in ecological and health risk assessments. \nNikki holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Trinity College and a Master of Business Administration degree from the F.W. Olin School of Business at Babson College. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Sarah Haggerty\nConservation Biologist and GIS Manager\nMaine Audubon \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Sarah's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Sarah Haggerty is a Conservation Biologist/GIS Manager for Maine Audubon where she works on a variety of different projects. These include projects associated with aquatic and terrestrial habitat connectivity\, insect population declines\, policy review and advocacy\, and most frequently these days – projects associated with renewable energy. As the lead author on Maine Audubon’s 2019 publication\, Renewable Energy and Wildlife in Maine\, she had an opportunity to dive into the literature to help the public understand the potential impacts to wildlife and their habitats from the siting\, construction\, and operations of renewable energy infrastructure as well as impact avoidance techniques. She also oversaw the development of Maine Audubon’s Renewable Energy Siting Tool which aims to provide resources developers and decision-makers the information they need to locate solar and land-based wind projects in areas that avoid or minimize negative impacts to important wildlife habitats. She was a member of the state’s Environment and Wildlife Working Group for the Maine Offshore Wind Initiative and currently sits on the Advisory Board for the Maine Offshore Wind Research Consortium. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College with a major in biology\, and a Master of Science degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation from the University of Maine in Amherst. Prior to joining Maine Audubon\, she worked for 10 years at the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program where she worked as a regulator for two years and a landscape-scale project manager for many more. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Rachel Pachter\nChief Development Officer\nVineyard Wind & Vineyard Offshore \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Rachel's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Rachel Pachter has over twenty years of experience in U.S. offshore wind development. Rachel leads Vineyard Offshore’s team conducting early-stage activities including technical development\, permitting\, environmental activities\, and community engagement. Rachel led and finalized the approval of the first two offshore wind farms in federal waters of the United States\, including Vineyard Wind 1\, which is now under construction. Rachel navigates the projects she works on through complex regulatory paths at the federal\, state\, and local levels. She engages with critical stakeholder groups to reach agreements essential to the success of the project and the local host communities. Rachel is consistently ranked in global lists of wind energy leaders. Rachel has a degree in Geology from the University of Alaska. \nRachel was recently quoted in a lead business article in the New York Times on the significance of this moment in history for US offshore wind: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/business/energy-environment/marthas-vineyard-wind-farm-massachusetts.html#commentsContainer \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	Sue Kaplan\nFounder\, Sustainable Futures Consulting\nAdjunct Faculty\, University of New Hampshire \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Sue's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Sue Kaplan is the Founder of Sustainable Futures Consulting. Her firm collaborates with business and institutional leaders to create and integrate their brand values\, strategic communications\, and sustainability practices. Client engagements include developing a brand and marketing platform for a suicide detection technology startup\, facilitating the merger of three groups for a Dartmouth research institute\, and stepping in as an interim communications executive for a national action tank. \nSue also teaches in the University of New Hampshire’s Sustainability Dual Major and is the faculty lead for the B Impact Clinic\, training undergraduates to work with the B Impact Assessment to consult with business clients that are working to become a certified B Corp or supercharging their sustainability practices. \nPrior to consulting\, Sue worked with leaders in federal and state government\, a global corporation\, and nonprofit healthcare systems\, typically managing large projects\, leading strategic communication teams\, bringing stakeholders together\, and busting silos. Her favorite roles include pioneering work in corporate sustainability at Polaroid Corporation and marketing leadership in Massachusetts’ Department of Energy Resources. \nSue’s purpose is to communicate\, collaborate\, and connect people and their ideas to spark sustainable impact\, fulfillment\, and stewardship for a thriving planet. Her volunteer roles align with her purpose\, as a member of NH Businesses for Social Responsibility’s Measure What Matters committee and an advocate on democracy\, climate\, and a just transition for the future. \nSue graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy\, earned a B.A. from Northwestern University and an M.B.A from Simmons University’s School of Management. She adores her husband and two adult sons\, border collie and cats\, as well as friends\, and soon-to-be new friends and associates. Best of all\, she’s out in the woods everyday with her dog!
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-rising-professionals-committee-monthly-meetup-16/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T183500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212239
CREATED:20250818T005847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T010225Z
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SUMMARY:NH Fisher Cats' Energy Efficiency Night
DESCRIPTION:Join the fun at the New Hampshire Fisher Cats’ Energy Efficiency Night! \nGet ready for an electrifying evening of baseball and empowerment as members and fans of the New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) step up to the plate at the New Hampshire Fisher Cats’ Energy Efficiency Night! \nIt’s a night where home runs meet renewable energy\, and the excitement is as high as the energy savings! Cheer on the Fisher Cats while networking with fellow energy enthusiasts and environmental advocates. \nBring your friends\, family\, and passion for sustainability for a night that promises to be both enlightening and entertaining. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		Buy Tickets
URL:https://newiee.org/event/nh-fisher-cats-energy-efficiency-night/
LOCATION:Delta Dental Stadium\, 1 Line Dr\, Manchester\, NH\, 03101\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Hampshire Chapter,NEWIEE
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212239
CREATED:20250720T031553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T154446Z
UID:25470-1757676600-1757682000@newiee.org
SUMMARY:Report from DC: Energy and Environment Edition
DESCRIPTION:Lost track of Executive orders? Struggling to keep up with all the lawsuits? Asking yourself\, “Who’s on first?” You’re not alone. It is a dizzying time in Washington\, D.C\, with wide-ranging implications for environmental and energy policy efforts. Join us for an update from people who are on the ground in Congress\, FERC\, and other agencies. The Northeast Energy & Commerce Association’s Legislative Committee and NEWIEE are excited to partner for this event. \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\nModerator: Molly Connors\, Policy Analyst – Manager\, New England Power Generators Association Association \nMolly is a Policy Analyst-Manager at the New England Power Generators Association\, the trade association that represents more than 90 percent of the region’s electricity generation capacity. Prior to joining NEPGA in March 2022\, she was a member of the External Affairs team at ISO New England\, the independent\, not-for-profit corporation responsible the reliable operation of the regional electric grid. In her six years at the ISO\, she tracked public policies that could affect the region’s electric grid and supported a variety of communications and legislative outreach efforts in New England. \n  \nSarah Venuto\, Principal and Counsel\, Cornerstone Government Affairs \nSarah joined Cornerstone’s federal government relations team in February 2023 after having served as director of the Office of External Affairs at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Sarah is an experienced advisor and attorney with expertise in political and legislative strategy\, coalition building and federal policy focused on energy\, environment and natural resources. \n  \nKellie Donnelly\, Executive Vice President & General Counsel\, Lot Sixteen \nKellie joined Lot Sixteen as Executive Vice President and General Counsel in 2020 after retiring from the federal government. With more than 25 years of experience in the areas of energy\, the environment\, and natural resources\, she helps clients strategically advocate for their interests and influence policymaking. Previously\, Ms. Donnelly served on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for 17 years\, most recently as Chief Counsel. During her time in the Senate\, she provided counsel on all energy policy and federal land management issues within the Committee’s vast jurisdiction. Prior to serving on the Committee\, Ms. Donnelly was an attorney with Sullivan & Worcester\, LLP where she represented clients before U.S. federal courts\, FERC\, and state regulatory commissions. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		Register Now\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Cost: NECA/NEWIEE Members $40 | Non-Members $55 | Government $35 | Young Professionals $35 | Students Free
URL:https://newiee.org/event/report-from-dc-energy-and-environment-edition/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:In Collaboration with NEWIEE,NEWIEE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212239
CREATED:20250728T151303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T223137Z
UID:25506-1758011400-1758018600@newiee.org
SUMMARY:Organizational Member Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:One of the important benefits of the organizational membership is an exclusive opportunity to engage with NEWIEE leadership and other member organizations. We are bringing the conversation to three New England locations for less travel and more meaningful connections. \nBreakout discussions will focus on how NEWIEE can design stronger collaboration between NEWIEE and member organizations around important initiatives and future plans as we drive greater diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in the fields of energy and the environment together. \nPlease note: This event will be held in person and is open to Organizational Members only. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n				\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	Boston Host: \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	Hartford and Providence Host:
URL:https://newiee.org/event/organizational-member-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212239
CREATED:20250105T232849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T144209Z
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SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Committee Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend our monthly meetups. Attendees have the opportunity to have a direct impact on the community of Rising Professionals within NEWIEE. We share\, listen\, and grow while discussing themes like imposter syndrome\, emotional intelligence\, leadership styles and so much more. \nGet to know others within the industry by sharing successes or challenges\, plan future events\, and participate in professional development conversations. Occasionally we even invite guest speakers for a presentation or advice. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our next meetup! \nThe meeting reoccurs the fourth Friday of each month from noon to 1pm. Note: these meetings are not recorded.\nClick here to join the meeting. \nYour Rising Professional Co-Chairs\,\nGrace and Tiffany! \nTiffany Hawco\, CHMM\, Environmental Compliance Specialist\, Eversource\nGrace Fletcher\, Renewable Energy Program Coordinator\, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	\n\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	Panelists:\n\n	\n\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Maria Belen Power\nUndersecretary of Environmental Justice & Equity\nMassachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Maria's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Maria Belen Power grew up in Nicaragua in the aftermath of the revolution. She most recently served as the Assistant Executive Director of GreenRoots\, a community-based organization dedicated to improving and enhancing the urban environment and public health in Chelsea. The city has some of the worst air pollution in the state\, predisposing residents to higher rates of cardiovascular disease and respiratory ailments\, including some of the highest rates of COVID-19 of any Massachusetts community. Power oversaw GreenRoots’ environmental justice campaigns and supported the work of the organizing team. She was appointed by President Biden to serve on the newly established White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. She holds an undergraduate degree in sociology from Augsburg University\, a Master of Public Policy from Tufts University\, and a Certificate in Non-Profit Management and Leadership from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Doria Brown\nEnergy Manager\nCity of Nashua – Sustainability \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Doria's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Doria is the first ever Energy Manager for the City of Nashua. She is an emerging energy professional bringing seven years of experience to the community she serves. Doria specializes in Energy Portfolio Management\, Renewable Energy Project Management\, and Greenhouse Gas Accounting. Doria has a Bachelor of Science from Franklin Pierce University in Environmental Science with a concentration in Chemistry and Hydrology. She is a strong believer in climate change and that it is the responsibility of all generations to act now so that we will not be regretful later. When she is not working in the City\, Doria enjoys making short form video content on her Earth Stewardess Platform\, tending to her indoor vegetable garden\, and binging Netflix. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Nikki Bruno\nVice President\, Clean Technologies\nEversource \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Nikki's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Nikki is the Vice President of Clean Technologies in Eversource’s gas business unit. She is responsible for advancing clean technologies within the Eversource gas business portfolio to help achieve Eversource’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030\, as well as supporting required statewide emissions reductions in Connecticut and Massachusetts. \nAs part of her role\, Nikki evaluates the feasibility of clean technologies\, such as renewable natural gas\, geothermal energy\, methane reduction and hydrogen\, and manages the development and execution of projects incorporating those clean technologies. She plays a lead role in policy efforts regarding the future of natural gas and other strategic initiatives that help Eversource provide safe\, reliable\, and clean energy to meet its customers’ needs. In addition\, Nikki oversees marketing\, customer connections\, and major account management across Eversource’s gas business\, which includes traditional and clean technology offerings. Prior to this role\, Nikki was Eversource’s Director of Clean Technologies. \nBefore joining Eversource\, Nikki was a Project Director of Business Development for Enbridge. She was responsible for the development of new natural gas transmission ventures\, services\, and related energy projects in the Northeast region. She also managed the Enbridge commercial relationship with National Grid. Earlier in her career\, Nikki held environmental permitting positions of increasing responsibility with Enbridge’s predecessor company\, Spectra Energy\, and worked as an environmental consultant specializing in ecological and health risk assessments. \nNikki holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Trinity College and a Master of Business Administration degree from the F.W. Olin School of Business at Babson College. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Sarah Haggerty\nConservation Biologist and GIS Manager\nMaine Audubon \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Sarah's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Sarah Haggerty is a Conservation Biologist/GIS Manager for Maine Audubon where she works on a variety of different projects. These include projects associated with aquatic and terrestrial habitat connectivity\, insect population declines\, policy review and advocacy\, and most frequently these days – projects associated with renewable energy. As the lead author on Maine Audubon’s 2019 publication\, Renewable Energy and Wildlife in Maine\, she had an opportunity to dive into the literature to help the public understand the potential impacts to wildlife and their habitats from the siting\, construction\, and operations of renewable energy infrastructure as well as impact avoidance techniques. She also oversaw the development of Maine Audubon’s Renewable Energy Siting Tool which aims to provide resources developers and decision-makers the information they need to locate solar and land-based wind projects in areas that avoid or minimize negative impacts to important wildlife habitats. She was a member of the state’s Environment and Wildlife Working Group for the Maine Offshore Wind Initiative and currently sits on the Advisory Board for the Maine Offshore Wind Research Consortium. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College with a major in biology\, and a Master of Science degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation from the University of Maine in Amherst. Prior to joining Maine Audubon\, she worked for 10 years at the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program where she worked as a regulator for two years and a landscape-scale project manager for many more. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Rachel Pachter\nChief Development Officer\nVineyard Wind & Vineyard Offshore \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Rachel's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Rachel Pachter has over twenty years of experience in U.S. offshore wind development. Rachel leads Vineyard Offshore’s team conducting early-stage activities including technical development\, permitting\, environmental activities\, and community engagement. Rachel led and finalized the approval of the first two offshore wind farms in federal waters of the United States\, including Vineyard Wind 1\, which is now under construction. Rachel navigates the projects she works on through complex regulatory paths at the federal\, state\, and local levels. She engages with critical stakeholder groups to reach agreements essential to the success of the project and the local host communities. Rachel is consistently ranked in global lists of wind energy leaders. Rachel has a degree in Geology from the University of Alaska. \nRachel was recently quoted in a lead business article in the New York Times on the significance of this moment in history for US offshore wind: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/business/energy-environment/marthas-vineyard-wind-farm-massachusetts.html#commentsContainer \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	Sue Kaplan\nFounder\, Sustainable Futures Consulting\nAdjunct Faculty\, University of New Hampshire \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Sue's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Sue Kaplan is the Founder of Sustainable Futures Consulting. Her firm collaborates with business and institutional leaders to create and integrate their brand values\, strategic communications\, and sustainability practices. Client engagements include developing a brand and marketing platform for a suicide detection technology startup\, facilitating the merger of three groups for a Dartmouth research institute\, and stepping in as an interim communications executive for a national action tank. \nSue also teaches in the University of New Hampshire’s Sustainability Dual Major and is the faculty lead for the B Impact Clinic\, training undergraduates to work with the B Impact Assessment to consult with business clients that are working to become a certified B Corp or supercharging their sustainability practices. \nPrior to consulting\, Sue worked with leaders in federal and state government\, a global corporation\, and nonprofit healthcare systems\, typically managing large projects\, leading strategic communication teams\, bringing stakeholders together\, and busting silos. Her favorite roles include pioneering work in corporate sustainability at Polaroid Corporation and marketing leadership in Massachusetts’ Department of Energy Resources. \nSue’s purpose is to communicate\, collaborate\, and connect people and their ideas to spark sustainable impact\, fulfillment\, and stewardship for a thriving planet. Her volunteer roles align with her purpose\, as a member of NH Businesses for Social Responsibility’s Measure What Matters committee and an advocate on democracy\, climate\, and a just transition for the future. \nSue graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy\, earned a B.A. from Northwestern University and an M.B.A from Simmons University’s School of Management. She adores her husband and two adult sons\, border collie and cats\, as well as friends\, and soon-to-be new friends and associates. Best of all\, she’s out in the woods everyday with her dog!
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-rising-professionals-committee-monthly-meetup-16/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T170000
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SUMMARY:NEWIEE on CAMPUS: Bentley
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers from the NEWIEE Rising Professionals group will visit Bentley University to discuss careers in the energy and environmental field with interested students and share their insights on navigating the early stages of their careers. \nPanelists\nChandreyi Datta: Marketing Manager at Solect Energy\nTiffany Hawco: Environmental Compliance Specialist at Eversource\nGabby D’Arcangelo: Environmental Engineer at Epsilon Associates\nJulia Fox: Grid Modernization Program Coordinator at MA Department of Energy Resources \n  \nCampus Sponsor
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-on-campus-bentley/
LOCATION:Bentley University\, 175 Forest St\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,On Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T210000
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SUMMARY:Vermont Chapter Week
DESCRIPTION:The NEWIEE Vermont Chapter is reprising a favorite tour! NEWIEE member Great River Hydro\, owner and operator of New England’s Largest Conventional Hydropower Generator\, invites you to tour Wilder Hydro Power Station and Renewable Operations Control Center on Tuesday\, October 7th from 4-5:45P. \nWilder Hydro Power Station\, located on the Connecticut River\, in the towns of Lebanon\, NH and Hartford\, VT consists of a storage reservoir and generating station that began operating in 1950 and operates 24/7\, 365 days a year. \nFollowing the tour\, NEWIEE members and not-yet-members are invited to join representatives of Great River Hydro at the Harpoon Brewery Taproom from 6-9P in Windsor\, VT for networking\, appetizers\, and beverages (cash bar). \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		Registration\n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n				\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	Chapter Sponsor \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	Event and Food Sponsor
URL:https://newiee.org/event/vermont-chapter-week/
LOCATION:Wilder Hydro Power Station and Renewable Operations Control Center\, 255 Wilder Dam Road\, Hartford\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Vermont Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T193000
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CREATED:20250818T014306Z
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SUMMARY:Western New England Chapter Week
DESCRIPTION:Join NEWIEE and the Connecticut Power and Energy Society (CPES) for a thoughtful discussion about the impacts that uncertainty – driven by factors like rapidly changing energy policy\, supply chain issues\, and funding for energy infrastructure – may have on the New England states’ decarbonization goals. Our 11th annual joint event will bring together speakers with a diverse array of perspectives from across the region. \nFeatured Speakers:\nJulia Frayer\, London Economics International LLC\, Partner and Managing Director \nAlexandrea Isaac\, FuelCell Energy\, Assistant General Counsel\, Global Strategic Initiatives \nErin Engstrom\, Eversource Energy\, Regulatory Affairs \nValessa Souter-Kline\, SEIA\, State Affairs Director \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		Register Here
URL:https://newiee.org/event/western-new-england-chapter-week/
LOCATION:Robinson + Cole Hartford Office\, 1 State Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Collaboration with NEWIEE,NEWIEE,NEWIEE and CPES Joint Event,Western New England Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T190000
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SUMMARY:New Hampshire Chapter Week
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Fun-Filled Evening at Throwback Brewery – NH Chapter Week Celebration! \nThrowback Brewery is a small\, sustainably minded brewery\, farm\, and restaurant dedicated to crafting farm-fresh beer and food from local ingredients. Founded in 2011 by Annette Lee and Nicole Carrier\, Throwback is proudly 100% women-owned and women-run\, with a mission centered on sustainability\, local sourcing\, and community connection. Their brewery and farm-to-table pub are housed in a beautifully restored 1860s post-and-beam barn on a 12-acre working farm along New Hampshire’s Seacoast. \nFor just $8.00 (to be paid at the event)\, your registration includes: \n\nA guided\, behind-the-scenes brewery tour (tour begins promptly at 5:00 PM)\nA beer flight sampler featuring some of Throwback’s most creative and flavorful brews\nA cash menu with delicious food and additional drinks available for purchase\n\nPrefer to skip the tour? You’re welcome to join the post-tour networking at no charge. \nWhether you’re here to connect with fellow professionals\, catch up with familiar faces\, or simply relax and unwind\, this event promises the perfect blend of great company\, great beer\, and a memorable evening at one of New Hampshire’s most beloved local breweries. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		Registration \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n				\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	Chapter Sponsor
URL:https://newiee.org/event/new-hampshire-chapter-week/
LOCATION:Throwback Brewery
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rhode Island Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T193000
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SUMMARY:Boston Chapter Week
DESCRIPTION:Join NEWIEE’s Boston Chapter for an in-depth discussion of all things solar with policy experts from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER). Topics will include the new Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) regulations and much\, much more! \nSpeakers: \nCourtney Feeley Karp\, Senior Policy Advisor & Deputy General Counsel\, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources \nSamantha Meserve\, Director\, Renewables and Alternative Energy Division\, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources \nGrace Fletcher\, SMART Program Manager\, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		Registration \n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Chapter Sponsor
URL:https://newiee.org/event/boston-chapter-week/
LOCATION:Foley Hoag LLP Boston\, 155 Seaport Blvd\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rhode Island Chapter
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T200000
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SUMMARY:Rhode Island Chapter Week
DESCRIPTION:Join the RI Chapter of NEWIEE for an evening of networking\, meeting up with friends and meeting new people! Light appetizers will be available and attendees will be responsible for purchasing their own beverages. If weather permits\, we will be outside on the patio\, so please dress accordingly. We hope to see you there! \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		Registration \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n				\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	Chapter Sponsor \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	Event Sponsor
URL:https://newiee.org/event/rhode-island-chapter-week-event/
LOCATION:Apponaug Brewing Company\, 334 Knight Street\, Warwick\, RI\, 02886\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rhode Island Chapter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T193000
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SUMMARY:Maine Chapter Week
DESCRIPTION:Join the Maine Chapter for an evening at the Roux Institute. Northeastern University’s Roux Institute operates as a tech talent and innovation hub for Maine and beyond\, driving bold innovation at the intersection of tech\, data\, and the life sciences. \nEnjoy great company and amazing views while engaging in a thought-provoking panel discussion on how innovation in the electric grid can help us meet growing decarbonization demands affordably and sustainably.\nSpecifically\, the panel will discuss potential technologies that utilities can employ to utilize the existing grid more efficiently\, programs at Efficiency Maine designed to reduce peak load\, and how large customers can be used as a dynamic resource to lessen the strain on the grid at peak times. \nModerator: \nHeather Deese\, Director of Commercial Sales\, Revision Energy \nPanelists: \nKimberly Cullen\, Director of Transmission and Distribution Planning\, Central Maine Power Company \nMarie Caspard\, Research and Development Analyst\, Strategic Initiatives\, Efficiency Maine \nReihaneh Irani-Famili\, Owner\, Viridi Edge \nKay Aikin\, Owner\, Dynamic Grid \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	Chapter Sponsor \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	Event Sponsor
URL:https://newiee.org/event/maine-chapter-week/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maine Chapter,NEWIEE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212239
CREATED:20250914T155016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T120416Z
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SUMMARY:NEWIEE Virtual New Member Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, October 17\, 2025\, from 12–1 PM (ET) for NEWIEE’s Virtual New Member Meetup! \nThis event is an opportunity for us to welcome new members and for you to learn more about NEWIEE\, meet fellow members\, share your interests\, and start building meaningful relationships. \nThe hour will include a warm welcome from NEWIEE’s leadership team and committee volunteers\, a brief introduction to NEWIEE’s programs and benefits\, and facilitated networking to spark connection and conversation. \nReserve your spot today to get involved in NEWIEE’s vibrant\, growing\, and connected community! \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		Register Now
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-virtual-new-member-meet-up/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212239
CREATED:20250908T142048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T142505Z
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SUMMARY:Breathe & Reset: Supporting Year-End Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:As the year winds down\, many of us feel the weight of deadlines\, full calendars\, and personal demands—especially in the energy and environmental sectors\, where our work carries lasting impact. This session offers space to pause\, reflect\, and recharge. \nJoin Tiffany Hawco\, Environmental Specialist at Eversource\, Co-Chair of NEWIEE Rising Professionals\, and a certified somatic breathwork practitioner\, for a guided practice designed to release tension\, restore balance\, and build resilience. Through accessible breathwork techniques\, you’ll learn how to calm your nervous system\, increase clarity\, and reconnect with purpose. \nWhether you’re new to breathwork or simply in need of a reset\, this is your invitation to close the year with intention—and carry forward tools for wellbeing into the season ahead. \nCome as you are. Leave renewed. \n  \nTiffany Hawco is an Environmental Specialist at Eversource\, where she focuses on environmental compliance across energy operations\, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and advancing responsible practices. She also serves as Co-Chair of NEWIEE Rising Professionals\, supporting emerging leaders in the energy and environmental sectors. Tiffany is certified somatic breathwork practitioner\, integrating principles of nervous system regulation and embodied resilience into her leadership and outreach. Her work bridges technical expertise with a commitment to wellbeing\, purpose\, and community. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		Register Here
URL:https://newiee.org/event/breathe-reset-supporting-year-end-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212239
CREATED:20250105T232849Z
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SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Committee Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend our monthly meetups. Attendees have the opportunity to have a direct impact on the community of Rising Professionals within NEWIEE. We share\, listen\, and grow while discussing themes like imposter syndrome\, emotional intelligence\, leadership styles and so much more. \nGet to know others within the industry by sharing successes or challenges\, plan future events\, and participate in professional development conversations. Occasionally we even invite guest speakers for a presentation or advice. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our next meetup! \nThe meeting reoccurs the fourth Friday of each month from noon to 1pm. Note: these meetings are not recorded.\nClick here to join the meeting. \nYour Rising Professional Co-Chairs\,\nGrace and Tiffany! \nTiffany Hawco\, CHMM\, Environmental Compliance Specialist\, Eversource\nGrace Fletcher\, Renewable Energy Program Coordinator\, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	\n\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	Panelists:\n\n	\n\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Maria Belen Power\nUndersecretary of Environmental Justice & Equity\nMassachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Maria's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Maria Belen Power grew up in Nicaragua in the aftermath of the revolution. She most recently served as the Assistant Executive Director of GreenRoots\, a community-based organization dedicated to improving and enhancing the urban environment and public health in Chelsea. The city has some of the worst air pollution in the state\, predisposing residents to higher rates of cardiovascular disease and respiratory ailments\, including some of the highest rates of COVID-19 of any Massachusetts community. Power oversaw GreenRoots’ environmental justice campaigns and supported the work of the organizing team. She was appointed by President Biden to serve on the newly established White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. She holds an undergraduate degree in sociology from Augsburg University\, a Master of Public Policy from Tufts University\, and a Certificate in Non-Profit Management and Leadership from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Doria Brown\nEnergy Manager\nCity of Nashua – Sustainability \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Doria's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Doria is the first ever Energy Manager for the City of Nashua. She is an emerging energy professional bringing seven years of experience to the community she serves. Doria specializes in Energy Portfolio Management\, Renewable Energy Project Management\, and Greenhouse Gas Accounting. Doria has a Bachelor of Science from Franklin Pierce University in Environmental Science with a concentration in Chemistry and Hydrology. She is a strong believer in climate change and that it is the responsibility of all generations to act now so that we will not be regretful later. When she is not working in the City\, Doria enjoys making short form video content on her Earth Stewardess Platform\, tending to her indoor vegetable garden\, and binging Netflix. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Nikki Bruno\nVice President\, Clean Technologies\nEversource \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Nikki's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Nikki is the Vice President of Clean Technologies in Eversource’s gas business unit. She is responsible for advancing clean technologies within the Eversource gas business portfolio to help achieve Eversource’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030\, as well as supporting required statewide emissions reductions in Connecticut and Massachusetts. \nAs part of her role\, Nikki evaluates the feasibility of clean technologies\, such as renewable natural gas\, geothermal energy\, methane reduction and hydrogen\, and manages the development and execution of projects incorporating those clean technologies. She plays a lead role in policy efforts regarding the future of natural gas and other strategic initiatives that help Eversource provide safe\, reliable\, and clean energy to meet its customers’ needs. In addition\, Nikki oversees marketing\, customer connections\, and major account management across Eversource’s gas business\, which includes traditional and clean technology offerings. Prior to this role\, Nikki was Eversource’s Director of Clean Technologies. \nBefore joining Eversource\, Nikki was a Project Director of Business Development for Enbridge. She was responsible for the development of new natural gas transmission ventures\, services\, and related energy projects in the Northeast region. She also managed the Enbridge commercial relationship with National Grid. Earlier in her career\, Nikki held environmental permitting positions of increasing responsibility with Enbridge’s predecessor company\, Spectra Energy\, and worked as an environmental consultant specializing in ecological and health risk assessments. \nNikki holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Trinity College and a Master of Business Administration degree from the F.W. Olin School of Business at Babson College. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Sarah Haggerty\nConservation Biologist and GIS Manager\nMaine Audubon \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Sarah's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Sarah Haggerty is a Conservation Biologist/GIS Manager for Maine Audubon where she works on a variety of different projects. These include projects associated with aquatic and terrestrial habitat connectivity\, insect population declines\, policy review and advocacy\, and most frequently these days – projects associated with renewable energy. As the lead author on Maine Audubon’s 2019 publication\, Renewable Energy and Wildlife in Maine\, she had an opportunity to dive into the literature to help the public understand the potential impacts to wildlife and their habitats from the siting\, construction\, and operations of renewable energy infrastructure as well as impact avoidance techniques. She also oversaw the development of Maine Audubon’s Renewable Energy Siting Tool which aims to provide resources developers and decision-makers the information they need to locate solar and land-based wind projects in areas that avoid or minimize negative impacts to important wildlife habitats. She was a member of the state’s Environment and Wildlife Working Group for the Maine Offshore Wind Initiative and currently sits on the Advisory Board for the Maine Offshore Wind Research Consortium. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College with a major in biology\, and a Master of Science degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation from the University of Maine in Amherst. Prior to joining Maine Audubon\, she worked for 10 years at the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program where she worked as a regulator for two years and a landscape-scale project manager for many more. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Rachel Pachter\nChief Development Officer\nVineyard Wind & Vineyard Offshore \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Rachel's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Rachel Pachter has over twenty years of experience in U.S. offshore wind development. Rachel leads Vineyard Offshore’s team conducting early-stage activities including technical development\, permitting\, environmental activities\, and community engagement. Rachel led and finalized the approval of the first two offshore wind farms in federal waters of the United States\, including Vineyard Wind 1\, which is now under construction. Rachel navigates the projects she works on through complex regulatory paths at the federal\, state\, and local levels. She engages with critical stakeholder groups to reach agreements essential to the success of the project and the local host communities. Rachel is consistently ranked in global lists of wind energy leaders. Rachel has a degree in Geology from the University of Alaska. \nRachel was recently quoted in a lead business article in the New York Times on the significance of this moment in history for US offshore wind: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/business/energy-environment/marthas-vineyard-wind-farm-massachusetts.html#commentsContainer \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	Sue Kaplan\nFounder\, Sustainable Futures Consulting\nAdjunct Faculty\, University of New Hampshire \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Sue's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Sue Kaplan is the Founder of Sustainable Futures Consulting. Her firm collaborates with business and institutional leaders to create and integrate their brand values\, strategic communications\, and sustainability practices. Client engagements include developing a brand and marketing platform for a suicide detection technology startup\, facilitating the merger of three groups for a Dartmouth research institute\, and stepping in as an interim communications executive for a national action tank. \nSue also teaches in the University of New Hampshire’s Sustainability Dual Major and is the faculty lead for the B Impact Clinic\, training undergraduates to work with the B Impact Assessment to consult with business clients that are working to become a certified B Corp or supercharging their sustainability practices. \nPrior to consulting\, Sue worked with leaders in federal and state government\, a global corporation\, and nonprofit healthcare systems\, typically managing large projects\, leading strategic communication teams\, bringing stakeholders together\, and busting silos. Her favorite roles include pioneering work in corporate sustainability at Polaroid Corporation and marketing leadership in Massachusetts’ Department of Energy Resources. \nSue’s purpose is to communicate\, collaborate\, and connect people and their ideas to spark sustainable impact\, fulfillment\, and stewardship for a thriving planet. Her volunteer roles align with her purpose\, as a member of NH Businesses for Social Responsibility’s Measure What Matters committee and an advocate on democracy\, climate\, and a just transition for the future. \nSue graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy\, earned a B.A. from Northwestern University and an M.B.A from Simmons University’s School of Management. She adores her husband and two adult sons\, border collie and cats\, as well as friends\, and soon-to-be new friends and associates. Best of all\, she’s out in the woods everyday with her dog!
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-rising-professionals-committee-monthly-meetup-16/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals
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SUMMARY:Native American Heritage Month Panel
DESCRIPTION:Balancing Environmental Stewardship and Energy Development on Indigenous Land will be a panel discussion that will address a few of the many dynamics at play as we look toward the future of energy development in our local community. It is a conversation about evolution\, both of people and natural resources\, and philosophical and logistical realities of land ownership and renewable systems. \nAcross the country\, large-scale renewable energy projects\, transmission lines\, and mining operations for minerals that support the energy sector are built on or near tribal lands. This panel discussion will acknowledge the fraught history of U.S. energy projects on Native American lands and how that history has influenced energy development today. Speakers will share best practices for ensuring that Native Americans have a seat at the table in determining how best to use Indigenous lands\, and weigh protecting biodiversity and natural resources amidst growing electrical demand and the clean energy transition. \nThis event will be held in person at Avangrid’s Boston office (125 High Street\, 6th Floor) and virtually. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		Register Now\n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Moderator and Panelists\n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n				\n\n	\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	Sarah Adams\nModerator\nSenior State Policy Advisor\nISO New England \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Read Sarah's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Sarah Adams is a Senior State Policy Advisor at ISO New England\, the region’s grid operator\, where she is responsible for performing outreach to government officials and other power system stakeholders. Sarah has worked in the energy industry for a decade across the private\, public\, and non-profit sectors. She came to ISO with a background in land use planning\, most recently supporting communities in central Massachusetts in executing their energy initiatives. Sarah sits on the Board of Directors for New England Women in Energy and the Environment where she currently serves as vice president and programming co-chair. Sarah is an enrolled member of the Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. \n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n				\n\n	\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	Alicia Calero\nPanelist\nEHS Manager\nAvangrid \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Read Alicia's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Alicia Calero is an Environmental\, Health\, and Safety (EHS) Manager based in Boston\, Massachusetts. She brings over a decade of experience in regulatory compliance\, risk management\, and operational leadership\, Alicia brings a systems-level perspective to environmental stewardship and workplace safety. She has led cross-functional initiatives that integrate human performance principles and lifecycle planning into energy and infrastructure projects\, with a focus on ethical engagement and long-term sustainability. She is actively involved in advancing equity and inclusion in the energy space through her affiliations with New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE)\, Browning the Green Space\, and All In Energy as a board member. \nAlicia is passionate about fostering inclusive dialogue around land use and development\, particularly in contexts involving Indigenous communities and culturally significant landscapes. Her work emphasizes the importance \n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n				\n\n	\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	Yvonne Tobey\nPanelist\nProgram Director\, Build Pathways South\nMember\, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Read Yvonne's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Yvonne has worked in the workforce development industry for 15 years\, opening doors for young adults who want to join the Union building trades industry. Through the “Introduction to Construction” program at BPS\, young adults can gain an overview of the various trades within the Building Trades Unions\, combining classroom and hands-on experiences. She has also introduced her students to the growing industry of offshore wind and green energy construction. \nYvonne is a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe on Cape Cod\, Massachusetts. \n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n				\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Event Sponsor
URL:https://newiee.org/event/balancing-environmental-land-stewardship-and-energy-development-on-indigenous-land/
LOCATION:Avangrid (Boston Office)\, 125 High Street\, 6th Floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE
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SUMMARY:NEWIEE’s Annual Members Meeting & Fall Fête 2025
DESCRIPTION:Photos Available!\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	You are welcome to download these photos. Please just credit them to NEWIEE’s Annual Meeting and Fall Fete. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n				\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	SOLD OUT. \nLet’s celebrate\, connect\, and shape what’s next—together. \nJoin NEWIEE’s Board and our first-ever Executive Director\, Kate P. Johnson\, for an energizing evening at our Annual Members Meeting & Fall Fête! We’ll reflect on how far we’ve come\, share where we’re headed\, and invite YOU to help shape our next chapter. \nAfter opening remarks\, you’ll take part in a series of dynamic small-group conversations with fellow energy and environmental leaders—sharing career insights\, challenges\, and ideas for how NEWIEE can continue supporting our community in deeper\, more meaningful ways. \nWhether you’re looking to grow your network\, raise your voice\, or inspire change\, this is the moment to show up and move NEWIEE forward. The Annual Members Meeting will be held at 4:30 pm\, followed by cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 pm. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Open to Work?\nIf you are between jobs or navigating a career transition\, we’re here for you. We’re prioritizing donated tickets for attendees who are #opentowork. This event is a great opportunity to reconnect\, grow your network\, and explore new options. Email newiee@newiee.org if you are interested in being added to the wait list for donated tickets. \nOur Annual Professional Clothing Drive is back!\nWe’re seeking gently-worn professional attire for the Dearborn STEM Academy students engaged in Work Based Learning. Donors will have a chance to win a gift card to the NEWIEE store. We especially appreciate larger size donations! \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n				\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		Ticket Sales are Closed.\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		See Who’s Attending\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		Know Before You Go Guide\n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n				\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Professional Clothing Drive: \nAt the end of the Annual Members Meeting\, we will be hearing from the Dearborn STEM Academy\, and will be collecting donations of gently used 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 all genders\, slacks\, button-ups) in any size will be entered to win a gift card to the NEWIEE store! \nFast Facts About RCC: \n\nThe only predominantly Black community college in the Northeast.\nRCC was established in 1973 by community activists.\nRecently opened the Center for Smart Building Technology\, a program designed to prepare students for the sustainable energy future.\n\nLocation Information: \n\nAcross the street from the Orange Line T stop. Only three stops from Back Bay Station (where you’ll find Amtrak and many Commuter Rail trains).\nOnly a 14-minute bike ride from Back Bay Station along the beautiful Southwest Corridor bike path.\nTwo miles from the Mass Pike and ample parking with EV charging stations.\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n				\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	Join the waitlist by contacting NEWIEE@newiee.org. \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	Gain visibility for your company while helping NEWIEE provide educational opportunities and highlight the contributions of underrepresented voices in the energy and environmental sectors. Visit our Sponsorship page to learn about all the 2025 sponsorship opportunities. \nIf you would like to move forward with sponsorship or have any questions\, please contact us at newiee@newiee.org. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						AM/FF Sponsorship Levels and Benefits		\n	\n	\n		\n\n\n\n\nWe proudly feature our sponsors’ logo on all website\, newsletter and social media promotions leading up to the event as well as during the Annual Meeting & Fall Fête. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Benefits\nReception Host*\nPlatinum\nGold\nSilver\nSustainability* (SOLD)\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n$5\,000\n$2\,000\n$1\,000\n$500\n$1\,200\n\n\nTickets to the event **\n25\n20\n10\n5\n10\n\n\nRecognition at the event\nLogo displayed & acknowledged from stage\nLogo displayed & acknowledged from stage\nLogo displayed\nLogo displayed\nLogo displayed & acknowledged from stage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*   Available for only one company.\n** All sponsors may purchase additional tickets at the reduced member price. \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	Sustainability 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	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	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		    		    \n		    	    \n	    	    \n		    		    \n		    	    \n	    	    \n		    		    \n		    	    \n	    	    \n		    		    \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 2023 “Women Shaping the Agenda”\, Getting to Net Zero: Balancing Environmental Priorities for Renewable Energy Development\nNEWIEE’s 2022 Annual Meeting & Fall Fête\nNEWIEE Event Calendar
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiees-annual-members-meeting-fall-fete-2025-2/
LOCATION:The Engine\, 750 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Signature Event
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SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Committee Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend our monthly meetups. Attendees have the opportunity to have a direct impact on the community of Rising Professionals within NEWIEE. We share\, listen\, and grow while discussing themes like imposter syndrome\, emotional intelligence\, leadership styles and so much more. \nGet to know others within the industry by sharing successes or challenges\, plan future events\, and participate in professional development conversations. Occasionally we even invite guest speakers for a presentation or advice. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our next meetup! \nThe meeting reoccurs the fourth Friday of each month from noon to 1pm. Note: these meetings are not recorded.\nClick here to join the meeting. \nYour Rising Professional Co-Chairs\,\nGrace and Tiffany! \nTiffany Hawco\, CHMM\, Environmental Compliance Specialist\, Eversource\nGrace Fletcher\, Renewable Energy Program Coordinator\, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	\n\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	Panelists:\n\n	\n\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Maria Belen Power\nUndersecretary of Environmental Justice & Equity\nMassachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Maria's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Maria Belen Power grew up in Nicaragua in the aftermath of the revolution. She most recently served as the Assistant Executive Director of GreenRoots\, a community-based organization dedicated to improving and enhancing the urban environment and public health in Chelsea. The city has some of the worst air pollution in the state\, predisposing residents to higher rates of cardiovascular disease and respiratory ailments\, including some of the highest rates of COVID-19 of any Massachusetts community. Power oversaw GreenRoots’ environmental justice campaigns and supported the work of the organizing team. She was appointed by President Biden to serve on the newly established White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. She holds an undergraduate degree in sociology from Augsburg University\, a Master of Public Policy from Tufts University\, and a Certificate in Non-Profit Management and Leadership from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Doria Brown\nEnergy Manager\nCity of Nashua – Sustainability \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Doria's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Doria is the first ever Energy Manager for the City of Nashua. She is an emerging energy professional bringing seven years of experience to the community she serves. Doria specializes in Energy Portfolio Management\, Renewable Energy Project Management\, and Greenhouse Gas Accounting. Doria has a Bachelor of Science from Franklin Pierce University in Environmental Science with a concentration in Chemistry and Hydrology. She is a strong believer in climate change and that it is the responsibility of all generations to act now so that we will not be regretful later. When she is not working in the City\, Doria enjoys making short form video content on her Earth Stewardess Platform\, tending to her indoor vegetable garden\, and binging Netflix. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Nikki Bruno\nVice President\, Clean Technologies\nEversource \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Nikki's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Nikki is the Vice President of Clean Technologies in Eversource’s gas business unit. She is responsible for advancing clean technologies within the Eversource gas business portfolio to help achieve Eversource’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030\, as well as supporting required statewide emissions reductions in Connecticut and Massachusetts. \nAs part of her role\, Nikki evaluates the feasibility of clean technologies\, such as renewable natural gas\, geothermal energy\, methane reduction and hydrogen\, and manages the development and execution of projects incorporating those clean technologies. She plays a lead role in policy efforts regarding the future of natural gas and other strategic initiatives that help Eversource provide safe\, reliable\, and clean energy to meet its customers’ needs. In addition\, Nikki oversees marketing\, customer connections\, and major account management across Eversource’s gas business\, which includes traditional and clean technology offerings. Prior to this role\, Nikki was Eversource’s Director of Clean Technologies. \nBefore joining Eversource\, Nikki was a Project Director of Business Development for Enbridge. She was responsible for the development of new natural gas transmission ventures\, services\, and related energy projects in the Northeast region. She also managed the Enbridge commercial relationship with National Grid. Earlier in her career\, Nikki held environmental permitting positions of increasing responsibility with Enbridge’s predecessor company\, Spectra Energy\, and worked as an environmental consultant specializing in ecological and health risk assessments. \nNikki holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Trinity College and a Master of Business Administration degree from the F.W. Olin School of Business at Babson College. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Sarah Haggerty\nConservation Biologist and GIS Manager\nMaine Audubon \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Sarah's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Sarah Haggerty is a Conservation Biologist/GIS Manager for Maine Audubon where she works on a variety of different projects. These include projects associated with aquatic and terrestrial habitat connectivity\, insect population declines\, policy review and advocacy\, and most frequently these days – projects associated with renewable energy. As the lead author on Maine Audubon’s 2019 publication\, Renewable Energy and Wildlife in Maine\, she had an opportunity to dive into the literature to help the public understand the potential impacts to wildlife and their habitats from the siting\, construction\, and operations of renewable energy infrastructure as well as impact avoidance techniques. She also oversaw the development of Maine Audubon’s Renewable Energy Siting Tool which aims to provide resources developers and decision-makers the information they need to locate solar and land-based wind projects in areas that avoid or minimize negative impacts to important wildlife habitats. She was a member of the state’s Environment and Wildlife Working Group for the Maine Offshore Wind Initiative and currently sits on the Advisory Board for the Maine Offshore Wind Research Consortium. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College with a major in biology\, and a Master of Science degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation from the University of Maine in Amherst. Prior to joining Maine Audubon\, she worked for 10 years at the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program where she worked as a regulator for two years and a landscape-scale project manager for many more. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Rachel Pachter\nChief Development Officer\nVineyard Wind & Vineyard Offshore \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Rachel's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Rachel Pachter has over twenty years of experience in U.S. offshore wind development. Rachel leads Vineyard Offshore’s team conducting early-stage activities including technical development\, permitting\, environmental activities\, and community engagement. Rachel led and finalized the approval of the first two offshore wind farms in federal waters of the United States\, including Vineyard Wind 1\, which is now under construction. Rachel navigates the projects she works on through complex regulatory paths at the federal\, state\, and local levels. She engages with critical stakeholder groups to reach agreements essential to the success of the project and the local host communities. Rachel is consistently ranked in global lists of wind energy leaders. Rachel has a degree in Geology from the University of Alaska. \nRachel was recently quoted in a lead business article in the New York Times on the significance of this moment in history for US offshore wind: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/business/energy-environment/marthas-vineyard-wind-farm-massachusetts.html#commentsContainer \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	Sue Kaplan\nFounder\, Sustainable Futures Consulting\nAdjunct Faculty\, University of New Hampshire \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Sue's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Sue Kaplan is the Founder of Sustainable Futures Consulting. Her firm collaborates with business and institutional leaders to create and integrate their brand values\, strategic communications\, and sustainability practices. Client engagements include developing a brand and marketing platform for a suicide detection technology startup\, facilitating the merger of three groups for a Dartmouth research institute\, and stepping in as an interim communications executive for a national action tank. \nSue also teaches in the University of New Hampshire’s Sustainability Dual Major and is the faculty lead for the B Impact Clinic\, training undergraduates to work with the B Impact Assessment to consult with business clients that are working to become a certified B Corp or supercharging their sustainability practices. \nPrior to consulting\, Sue worked with leaders in federal and state government\, a global corporation\, and nonprofit healthcare systems\, typically managing large projects\, leading strategic communication teams\, bringing stakeholders together\, and busting silos. Her favorite roles include pioneering work in corporate sustainability at Polaroid Corporation and marketing leadership in Massachusetts’ Department of Energy Resources. \nSue’s purpose is to communicate\, collaborate\, and connect people and their ideas to spark sustainable impact\, fulfillment\, and stewardship for a thriving planet. Her volunteer roles align with her purpose\, as a member of NH Businesses for Social Responsibility’s Measure What Matters committee and an advocate on democracy\, climate\, and a just transition for the future. \nSue graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy\, earned a B.A. from Northwestern University and an M.B.A from Simmons University’s School of Management. She adores her husband and two adult sons\, border collie and cats\, as well as friends\, and soon-to-be new friends and associates. Best of all\, she’s out in the woods everyday with her dog!
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-rising-professionals-committee-monthly-meetup-16-2025-11-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T170000
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CREATED:20251026T234843Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Change: Stories of Career Transitions and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:In a time of industry transformation and uncertainty\, many professionals are reimagining their paths—sometimes by necessity\, sometimes by choice. This uplifting panel brings together voices from across industry to share powerful stories of career pivots\, unexpected changes\, and the opportunities that emerged when they leaned into community and resilience. From layoffs and relocations to bold leaps into new industries\, our panelists will explore how embracing change can lead to growth\, purpose\, and renewed passion. You’ll gain practical strategies for navigating transitions\, staying hopeful\, and supporting others along the way. Whether you’re seeking your next step or simply want to be inspired\, this session is a reminder that when we stand together\, the possibilities in our industry—and in ourselves—are limitless.\n \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	If you are a student or job seeker interested in a free ticket\, please contact newiee@newiee.org. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\nModerator and Panelists\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\nModerated by Tiffany Hawco\, Eversource Energy \n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\nJenai Browne\, Senior Consultant\, Talent Acquisition\, Eversource Energy \n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Read Jenai's Bio		\n	\n	\n		A seasoned Talent Acquisition professional with experience in strategic sourcing\, recruitment operations\, human resources and leadership. Currently serving as a Senior Consultant\, Talent Acquisition at Eversource Energy\, Jenai partners with business leaders to forecast staffing needs\, build trusted advisory relationships\, and proactively develop diverse talent pipelines aligned with organizational goals. She leads initiatives to enhance hiring processes\, workforce planning\, and succession strategies through data-driven insights. \nPrior to her current role\, Jenai held key recruitment and HR positions at organizations including May Institute\, Van Pool Transportation\, WinnCompanies\, and Primark USA\, where she consistently drove full-cycle recruiting efforts\, coordinated hiring events\, and supported onboarding and employer branding strategies. Her early career in retail management at Forever 21 and Charlotte Russe honed her leadership\, training\, and operational skills\, laying a strong foundation for her transition into corporate talent acquisition. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\nChandreyi Datta\, Marketing Manager\, Solect Energy \n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Read Chandreyi's Bio		\n	\n	\n		A marketing professional in the renewable energy sector with over a decade of experience spanning corporate communications\, proposal development\, creative storytelling\, and multimedia content creation\, including graphics\, illustrations\, animations\, videos\, and web development. Currently a marketing manager at Solect Energy\, Chandreyi brings a global perspective shaped by her career journey from India to the USA\, collaborating across countries and diverse teams. \nHer specialty lies in brand relaunches and rebranding efforts following mergers and acquisitions\, including major projects such as PwC’s acquisition of Booz & Company and rebranding that as Strategy&. She thrives on creative thinking\, critical analysis\, problem-solving\, and a systematic approach to crisis management. \nChandreyi is a proud woman of color committed to building a support community\, amplifying diverse voices\, and advancing equity and inclusion in the energy sector and beyond. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\nEinat Dorobantu\, Director\, Program Management\, Burns & McDonnell \n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Read Einat's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Einat brings more than 20 years of experience in the electric utility\, contracting\, and consulting industries\, with deep expertise in transmission\, distribution\, and technology integration. She has led strategy development and implementation initiatives\, advancing organizational transformation and process improvement through business optimization\, IT integration\, and regulatory compliance. Her background spans program management\, EPC management\, grid modernization\, and capital program oversight\, with a strong focus on stakeholder alignment and execution efficiency. \n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n				\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	Rising Professionals Sponsor and Event Host
URL:https://newiee.org/event/navigating-change-stories-of-career-transitions-and-resilience/
LOCATION:Burns and McDonnell\, Wallingford\, CT\, 108 Leigus Road Building A\, Suite 1100\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212239
CREATED:20250922T025917Z
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SUMMARY:VT Chapter Book Club
DESCRIPTION:At the close of a challenging year for so many in the energy and environmental space\, let’s come together and find some optimism! The Vermont NEWIEE Chapter is hosting a book club to discuss Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s book “What If We Get It Right?” We’ll gather at VEIC’s offices in Winooski\, talk about what resonated most with us about the book\, and create some holiday cheer as we network over drinks and snacks. Join us! \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	\n\n\n\n	\n	Speakers\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		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Maria Belen Power\nUndersecretary of Environmental Justice & Equity\nMassachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Maria's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Maria Belen Power grew up in Nicaragua in the aftermath of the revolution. She most recently served as the Assistant Executive Director of GreenRoots\, a community-based organization dedicated to improving and enhancing the urban environment and public health in Chelsea. The city has some of the worst air pollution in the state\, predisposing residents to higher rates of cardiovascular disease and respiratory ailments\, including some of the highest rates of COVID-19 of any Massachusetts community. Power oversaw GreenRoots’ environmental justice campaigns and supported the work of the organizing team. She was appointed by President Biden to serve on the newly established White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. She holds an undergraduate degree in sociology from Augsburg University\, a Master of Public Policy from Tufts University\, and a Certificate in Non-Profit Management and Leadership from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Doria Brown\nEnergy Manager\nCity of Nashua – Sustainability \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Doria's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Doria is the first ever Energy Manager for the City of Nashua. She is an emerging energy professional bringing seven years of experience to the community she serves. Doria specializes in Energy Portfolio Management\, Renewable Energy Project Management\, and Greenhouse Gas Accounting. Doria has a Bachelor of Science from Franklin Pierce University in Environmental Science with a concentration in Chemistry and Hydrology. She is a strong believer in climate change and that it is the responsibility of all generations to act now so that we will not be regretful later. When she is not working in the City\, Doria enjoys making short form video content on her Earth Stewardess Platform\, tending to her indoor vegetable garden\, and binging Netflix. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Nikki Bruno\nVice President\, Clean Technologies\nEversource \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Nikki's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Nikki is the Vice President of Clean Technologies in Eversource’s gas business unit. She is responsible for advancing clean technologies within the Eversource gas business portfolio to help achieve Eversource’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030\, as well as supporting required statewide emissions reductions in Connecticut and Massachusetts. \nAs part of her role\, Nikki evaluates the feasibility of clean technologies\, such as renewable natural gas\, geothermal energy\, methane reduction and hydrogen\, and manages the development and execution of projects incorporating those clean technologies. She plays a lead role in policy efforts regarding the future of natural gas and other strategic initiatives that help Eversource provide safe\, reliable\, and clean energy to meet its customers’ needs. In addition\, Nikki oversees marketing\, customer connections\, and major account management across Eversource’s gas business\, which includes traditional and clean technology offerings. Prior to this role\, Nikki was Eversource’s Director of Clean Technologies. \nBefore joining Eversource\, Nikki was a Project Director of Business Development for Enbridge. She was responsible for the development of new natural gas transmission ventures\, services\, and related energy projects in the Northeast region. She also managed the Enbridge commercial relationship with National Grid. Earlier in her career\, Nikki held environmental permitting positions of increasing responsibility with Enbridge’s predecessor company\, Spectra Energy\, and worked as an environmental consultant specializing in ecological and health risk assessments. \nNikki holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Trinity College and a Master of Business Administration degree from the F.W. Olin School of Business at Babson College. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Sarah Haggerty\nConservation Biologist and GIS Manager\nMaine Audubon \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Sarah's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Sarah Haggerty is a Conservation Biologist/GIS Manager for Maine Audubon where she works on a variety of different projects. These include projects associated with aquatic and terrestrial habitat connectivity\, insect population declines\, policy review and advocacy\, and most frequently these days – projects associated with renewable energy. As the lead author on Maine Audubon’s 2019 publication\, Renewable Energy and Wildlife in Maine\, she had an opportunity to dive into the literature to help the public understand the potential impacts to wildlife and their habitats from the siting\, construction\, and operations of renewable energy infrastructure as well as impact avoidance techniques. She also oversaw the development of Maine Audubon’s Renewable Energy Siting Tool which aims to provide resources developers and decision-makers the information they need to locate solar and land-based wind projects in areas that avoid or minimize negative impacts to important wildlife habitats. She was a member of the state’s Environment and Wildlife Working Group for the Maine Offshore Wind Initiative and currently sits on the Advisory Board for the Maine Offshore Wind Research Consortium. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College with a major in biology\, and a Master of Science degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation from the University of Maine in Amherst. Prior to joining Maine Audubon\, she worked for 10 years at the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program where she worked as a regulator for two years and a landscape-scale project manager for many more. \n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n		\n		\n			\n		\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	Rachel Pachter\nChief Development Officer\nVineyard Wind & Vineyard Offshore \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Rachel's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Rachel Pachter has over twenty years of experience in U.S. offshore wind development. Rachel leads Vineyard Offshore’s team conducting early-stage activities including technical development\, permitting\, environmental activities\, and community engagement. Rachel led and finalized the approval of the first two offshore wind farms in federal waters of the United States\, including Vineyard Wind 1\, which is now under construction. Rachel navigates the projects she works on through complex regulatory paths at the federal\, state\, and local levels. She engages with critical stakeholder groups to reach agreements essential to the success of the project and the local host communities. Rachel is consistently ranked in global lists of wind energy leaders. Rachel has a degree in Geology from the University of Alaska. \nRachel was recently quoted in a lead business article in the New York Times on the significance of this moment in history for US offshore wind: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/business/energy-environment/marthas-vineyard-wind-farm-massachusetts.html#commentsContainer \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	Sue Kaplan\nFounder\, Sustainable Futures Consulting\nAdjunct Faculty\, University of New Hampshire \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n						Sue's Bio		\n	\n	\n		Sue Kaplan is the Founder of Sustainable Futures Consulting. Her firm collaborates with business and institutional leaders to create and integrate their brand values\, strategic communications\, and sustainability practices. Client engagements include developing a brand and marketing platform for a suicide detection technology startup\, facilitating the merger of three groups for a Dartmouth research institute\, and stepping in as an interim communications executive for a national action tank. \nSue also teaches in the University of New Hampshire’s Sustainability Dual Major and is the faculty lead for the B Impact Clinic\, training undergraduates to work with the B Impact Assessment to consult with business clients that are working to become a certified B Corp or supercharging their sustainability practices. \nPrior to consulting\, Sue worked with leaders in federal and state government\, a global corporation\, and nonprofit healthcare systems\, typically managing large projects\, leading strategic communication teams\, bringing stakeholders together\, and busting silos. Her favorite roles include pioneering work in corporate sustainability at Polaroid Corporation and marketing leadership in Massachusetts’ Department of Energy Resources. \nSue’s purpose is to communicate\, collaborate\, and connect people and their ideas to spark sustainable impact\, fulfillment\, and stewardship for a thriving planet. Her volunteer roles align with her purpose\, as a member of NH Businesses for Social Responsibility’s Measure What Matters committee and an advocate on democracy\, climate\, and a just transition for the future. \nSue graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy\, earned a B.A. from Northwestern University and an M.B.A from Simmons University’s School of Management. She adores her husband and two adult sons\, border collie and cats\, as well as friends\, and soon-to-be new friends and associates. Best of all\, she’s out in the woods everyday with her dog!
URL:https://newiee.org/event/vt-chapter-book-club/
LOCATION:VEIC’s Office\, 20 Winooski Falls Wy\, Winooski\, VT 05404
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T130000
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SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Committee Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:NEWIEE Members are invited to attend our monthly Rising Professional Meetups\, which take place virtually on Teams on the fourth Friday of each month from Noon – 1:00pm. Join the Rising Professionals group to build community and learn from one another as rising professionals in energy and the environment. Each month we share\, listen\, and grow while discussing themes like imposter syndrome\, emotional intelligence\, leadership styles and so much more. \nGet to know others within the industry by sharing successes or challenges\, plan future events\, and participate in professional development conversations. Occasionally we even invite guest speakers for a presentation or advice. \nLog in to your NEWIEE membership portal account to register for one month or register for them all. Please note that upon registering you’ll need to save the time\, and the Teams link to your own calendar. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		Register Here
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-rising-professionals-committee-monthly-meetup-16-2025-12-26/2026-01-23/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212239
CREATED:20260126T052013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T135235Z
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SUMMARY:Thriving Amid Change: Strengthening Your Financial Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n				\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	In a world filled with constant change\, unexpected challenges\, and the occasional bump in the road\, many of us share a common goal: feeling secure and grounded. Financial resilience plays a key role in how confidently we navigate life’s twists and turns. While we can’t prevent surprises from happening\, we can build the skills\, systems\, and strategies that help us adapt and recover more quickly. \nIn this session\, we’ll explore practical ways to strengthen your financial resilience focusing on the tools\, habits\, and mindsets that empower you to face uncertainty with confidence. Together\, we’ll dive into actionable steps you can take to build stability\, increase flexibility\, and create a financial foundation that supports you through change. \nPresenters: \nEmily Phelps\, CCUFC – Certified Financial Counselor \nEmily joined EastRise in 2015\, moving between teller\, member service\, and consumer lending before her passion for discovering financial solutions led to her transition to the Financial Counselor position. In this role\, Emily reads credit reports\, does budget planning\, and strategizes money and debt management to help members on their path to financial possibilities. She loves reducing financial stress for members and helping them reach their long-term goals. \nAmanda Seeholzer\, CCUFC – Certified Financial Counselor \nSince joining the credit union in 2011\, Amanda Seeholzer has assisted many members with a wide range of topics including budgeting\, savings\, money management\, debt management\, loan preparation\, fraud protection\, building and improving credit\, recovering from hardships\, navigating inflation\, and more. Amanda not only provides financial education to our communities but also offers one-on-one financial appointments and personalized plans that meet people where they are on their financial journey. Amanda approaches each appointment with a non-judgmental\, welcoming environment for all and understands there is no one-size-fits-all. She gets great satisfaction in helping others succeed with all their financial goals. \nAbout EastRise Credit Union \nEastRise Credit Union is a Vermont‑based\, member‑owned financial cooperative committed to improving the financial well‑being of its communities through accessible\, inclusive\, financial services and education. As a purpose‑driven credit union\, EastRise is dedicated to supporting individuals and families across all income levels\, with a particular focus on expanding financial capability and building financial resilience.
URL:https://newiee.org/event/thriving-amid-change-strengthening-your-financial-resilience/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212239
CREATED:20250105T232849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T152618Z
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SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Committee Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:NEWIEE Members are invited to attend our monthly Rising Professional Meetups\, which take place virtually on Teams on the fourth Friday of each month from Noon – 1:00pm. Join the Rising Professionals group to build community and learn from one another as rising professionals in energy and the environment. Each month we share\, listen\, and grow while discussing themes like imposter syndrome\, emotional intelligence\, leadership styles and so much more. \nGet to know others within the industry by sharing successes or challenges\, plan future events\, and participate in professional development conversations. Occasionally we even invite guest speakers for a presentation or advice. \nLog in to your NEWIEE membership portal account to register for one month or register for them all. Please note that upon registering you’ll need to save the time\, and the Teams link to your own calendar. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		Register Here
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-rising-professionals-committee-monthly-meetup-16-2025-12-26/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212239
CREATED:20260223T212303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T152913Z
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SUMMARY:NEWIEE Chapter Week: Maine
DESCRIPTION:Join NEWIEE’s Maine Chapter for an evening networking event and panel on how innovative climate and sustainability ideas become funded projects. Networking and refreshments will be from 5:30-6 pm. The panel discussion will take place from 6-7 pm. \nModerator: \n\nRhiannon Hampson\, Vice President of Economic Development\, Gulf of Maine Research Institute\n\nPanelists: \n\nNikki Yanok\, Climate Finance Specialist\, Gulf of Maine Research Institute\nSara Mills-Knapp\, Director of Sustainability\, Greater Portland Council of Governments\nEmily Wood\, Program Director\, Business Sustainability\, Coastal Enterprises\, Inc.\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		Register Here
URL:https://newiee.org/event/maine-chapter-week-2/
LOCATION:Gulf of Maine Research Instutite\, 350 Commercial Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101
CATEGORIES:Maine Chapter,NEWIEE
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212239
CREATED:20260112T181142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T135504Z
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SUMMARY:NEWIEE Chapter Week: Vermont
DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Chapter of NEWIEE will gather for a tour of the McNeil Generating Station in Burlington\, followed by a networking event at Burlington Electric Department. \nThe event will give attendees a deeper understanding of Vermont’s generation mix\, allow an opportunity to ask questions about this (somewhat controversial!) generating station\, and provide a forum for connecting with others working in the energy and environmental fields in Vermont. \nWe have tours scheduled at 2:00 and 3:00 (limited to 25 people in each time slot) at the BED McNeil Generating Station located at 111 Intervale Rd\, Burlington and the Networking Reception will start at 4:00pm at the BED office at 585 Pine Street\, Burlington. \n\n	\n\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		Registration
URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-chapter-week-vermont/
LOCATION:Burlington Electric Department 585 Pine Street Burlington VT\, Burlington Electric Department 585 Pine Street\, Burlington\, VT
CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Vermont Chapter
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