BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEWIEE - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://newiee.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NEWIEE REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20230501T014341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T014341Z UID:20975-1697036400-1697043600@newiee.org SUMMARY:SWEP MA's Volunteer at Food Link Arlington DESCRIPTION:Join friends from the Society of Women Environmental Professionals (SWEP_MA) for an afternoon of volunteering at Food Link in Arlington. \nThis event will involve working at the Food Link Hub\, assisting with a variety of tasks including sorting produce and non-perishable food\, packing boxes of food\, composting expired food\, loading and unloading our vehicles\, and cleaning tasks. They are requiring mask-wearing as well as requiring everyone who volunteers to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. \nThis event is free but space is limited. \nAfter volunteering\, there will be an optional dinner at local restaurant. \nFood Link is a community organization that envisions a world in which everyone has abundant nourishing food and a food system in which no edible food goes to waste. They rescue surplus fresh food that would otherwise be wasted and deliver it to community organizations serving people in need throughout Greater Boston. More info & how to donate: https://www.foodlinkma.org/make-a-gift/#donate-now URL:https://newiee.org/event/swep-mas-volunteer-at-food-link-arlington/ LOCATION:Food Link\, 108 Summer St\, Arlington\, MA\, 02474 CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20230827T185617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T185801Z UID:21738-1697040000-1697043600@newiee.org SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything: Carrie Cullen Hitt DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693162068438{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]NEWIEE’s October 11th “Ask Me Anything!” webinar will feature Vineyard Offshore’s Senior Director of Grid and Transmission Policy\, Carrie Cullen Hitt. \nNew England states have identified offshore wind as a resource that will comprise the bulk of the region’s electricity generation in 2050; but to meet the states’ ambitious decarbonization goals\, offshore wind must be deployed at scale in the next 30 years. \nIn the coming months\, dozens of turbines\, each up to 850 feet high\, will be constructed 15 miles off Martha’s Vineyard. Join us on October 11th to learn more about Vineyard Wind (the first large-scale\, offshore wind project in the United States!)\, government affairs\, and energy and environmental policy issues.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-me-anything-with-carrie-cullen-hitt-of-vineyard-offshore-tickets-706811250477?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”300″ bg_color=”#189c8e”]Register Here[/mk_button][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://newiee.org/announcing-newiees-ask-me-anything-webinar-series/” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”300″ bg_color=”#189c8e”]”Ask Me Anything!” Series Page[/mk_button][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator el_width=”50″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1693162165920{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nAbout Our Guest:  Carrie Cullen Hitt\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1693162215673{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Carrie Cullen Hitt is the Senior Director of Grid and Transmission Policy at Vineyard Offshore\, where she also supports the team’s state government and regulatory affairs. \nCarrie has worked in the energy industry for over 30 years and in offshore wind since 2018\, initially leading the National Offshore Wind R&D Consortium. Most recently she served as lead of US Transmission Strategy for Equinor. \nVineyard Offshore is leading the development of two lease areas in the Northeast\, in addition to a recently acquired lease in Northern California. Combined with its joint venture development of the first-in-the-nation offshore wind project\, Vineyard Wind\, now under construction\, Vineyard Offshore has the potential to develop more than 6 gigawatts of clean\, renewable and affordable energy on the East and West Coasts of the United States\, enough to power millions of homes. \nPreviously\, Carrie served as President for New Hampshire Transmission\, A NextEra Energy Transmission company. She also has served in senior market development roles for NextEra\, New Energy Ventures (now Constellation)\, and the Solar Energy Industries Association. \nShe received a B.A. from Clark University and an MA from John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Carrie is co-chair of the Artemis Circle of the Boston Boy and Girls Club. \nThis month’s AMA will be moderated by Catherine Finneran\, NEWIEE Vice President and Membership Co-Chair\, and Vice President\, Transmission Project Development\, Siting & Project Services at Eversource.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column]\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Annual Event Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693162367036{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Also of Interest: \n\nNEWIEE’s “Ask Me Anything!” Webinar Series\nNEWIEE Event Calendar\nNEWIEE Jobs Board\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://newiee.org/event/ask-me-anything-carrie-cullen-hitt/ CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/2023.08_NEWIEE_AMA_2023_Website_1100x500.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20230215T023513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T023513Z UID:20490-1697724000-1697738400@newiee.org SUMMARY:CPES's CT Energy Expo DESCRIPTION:The Energy Expo will host more than 100 exhibitors showcasing renewable energy and energy efficiency strategies for residents and businesses. Explore everyday energy efficiency solutions for tenants\, landlords\, and residents looking for cost-saving strategies of today and tomorrow. Learn about cutting-edge products and services that can change the future of energy consumption for businesses owned and operated in CT. URL:https://newiee.org/event/cpess-ct-energy-expo/2023-10-19/ LOCATION:Connecticut Convention Center\, 100 Columbus Blvd\, Hartford\, CT CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20230605T015127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T015127Z UID:21218-1697724000-1697738400@newiee.org SUMMARY:CPES's Connecticut Energy Expo DESCRIPTION:Connecticut Power and Energy Society’s first annual expo to showcase renewable energy and energy efficiency strategies for residents and businesses. URL:https://newiee.org/event/cpess-connecticut-energy-expo/2023-10-19/ LOCATION:CT Convention Center\, 100 Columbus Blvd\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103 CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20230916T185209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T015551Z UID:21811-1698253200-1698262200@newiee.org SUMMARY:Rhode Island Chapter Night DESCRIPTION:The RI Chapter of NEWIEE is looking forward to celebrating fall with you at our upcoming Chapter Night Event. We are branching out to Aquidneck Island for an evening of wine\, food and catching up with your fellow NEWIEE members at Greenvale Vineyards in Portsmouth! \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Rhode Island 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/ LOCATION:Greenvale Vineyards\, 582 Wapping Road\, Portsmouth\, 02871\, United States CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rhode Island Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/newiee-rhode-island-october-chapter-week-event-2023-1100-500-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20231003T004227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T004603Z UID:21859-1698256800-1698264000@newiee.org SUMMARY:Western New England Chapter Night DESCRIPTION:Join NEWIEE’s Western New England Chapter as we head to Ridgefield\, CT’s Nod Hill Brewery – Taproom\, Biergarten & Live Music Bar – for a brewery tour and some networking! \nNod Hill was the first (and currently only) brewery in the state to be entirely solar powered. Committed to sustainability\, Nod Hill also composts all their food waste and service-ware\, sends spent grain to local farms\, and their site features a native pollinator meadow that is part of the Norwalk River Pollinator Pathway. \nCome reconnect with NEWIEE friends\, enjoy what’s on draft\, check out the day’s featured food truck (https://www.nodhillbrewery.com/food-truck-schedule)\, and learn about Nod Hill’s mission to brew mindfully\, respectfully\, & sustainably. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Register Here URL:https://newiee.org/event/western-new-england-chapter-night/ LOCATION:Nod Hill Brewery\, 137 Ethan Allen Highway\, Ridgefield\, CT\, 06877\, United States CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Western New England Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/newiee-wne-october-chapter-week-event-2023-1100-500-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20230916T183445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T114247Z UID:21803-1698337800-1698352200@newiee.org SUMMARY:New Hampshire Chapter Night DESCRIPTION:Please join NEWIEE’s NH Chapter for a behind-the-scenes tour of Eversource Energy’s NH System Operations Center (780 N Commercial St\, Manchester\, NH) where highly qualified System Operators work to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the NH electric system and the efficient restoration of customers during unplanned outages. \nEversource Energy is New England’s largest energy delivery company\, serving approximately 550\,000 customers in NH and employing 9\,600 people across Massachusetts\, Connecticut and New Hampshire. \nFollowing the tour\, we’ll gather for food and drinks at Fratello’s Italian Grill (155 Dow Street\, Manchester\, NH). \nCan’t make the tour? Feel free to join us at Fratello’s. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Register Here URL:https://newiee.org/event/new-hampshire-chapter-night/ LOCATION:Eversource Energy Park Manchester\, 780 North Commercial Street\, Manchester\, NH\, 03101\, United States CATEGORIES:New Hampshire Chapter,NEWIEE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/newiee-nh-october-chapter-week-event-2023-2160-1080-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T230000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20230605T013918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T013918Z UID:21214-1698339600-1698361200@newiee.org SUMMARY:NECEC's Green Future Gala DESCRIPTION:NEECE’s 2023 Green Future Gala will focus on Building the Climate Economy. Because the work of decarbonization is taking over as the engine for the entire commercial sector\, our tent has grown bigger than ever\, and that means there are whole new ways to do business. \nNECEC has convened key figures\, built relationships and accelerated startups to help take clean energy from a fond wish to the keystone for the coming decades of our economy. And NECEC is centering diversity\, equity\, inclusion and justice in their work to make sure the economic and environmental benefits of a cleaner world reach everyone. This must be a movement of the many\, by the many\, for all. Expect to meet a whole new cross-section of people who very well might be the most important connections you make this year! \nNECEC’s Green Future Gala will showcase the people and technologies that are building a cleaner\, more resilient future. Our ecosystem is growing\, as is the positive impact of the work our members and partners are doing. Participants will spend the night spotlighting how we build a better future together. URL:https://newiee.org/event/nececs-green-future-gala/ LOCATION:Westin Copley Place\, 10 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20230828T122737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T122737Z UID:21751-1698408000-1698411600@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Committee Monthly Meetup DESCRIPTION:Rising Professionals Committee welcomes you to attend our monthly meet ups. These meet ups are a causal environment to hear about other committee members careers and challenges\, help plan future rising professional events\, and participate in professional development conversations. \nOccasionally\, with guest speakers from outside the committee to share experience and advise. Here is the link for the recurring meet up the fourth Friday of each month from noon-1pm Click here to join the meeting. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our next meet up! \nCo-Chairs Grace and Tiffany \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\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-4/ LOCATION:Remote CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/2023.08_NEWIEE-Rising_Professionals_1100x500.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231103 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20230215T031052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T031052Z UID:20509-1698796800-1698969599@newiee.org SUMMARY:NECBC’s Annual Boston Executive Energy Conference and Québec Electric Vehicle Showcase DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon! URL:https://newiee.org/event/necbcs-annual-boston-executive-energy-conference-and-quebec-electric-vehicle-showcase/ LOCATION:Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center\, 1 Seaport Lane\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="New England - Canada Business Coucil (NECBC)":MAILTO:info@necbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231103 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20230516T122841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T122841Z UID:21073-1698796800-1698969599@newiee.org SUMMARY:NECBC's 31st Annual U.S.-Canada Executive Energy Conference DESCRIPTION:The NECBC’s U.S.-Canada Executive Energy Conference – held annually in Boston – focuses on all sectors of en­ergy trade and cooperation between the Northeast U.S. and its largest energy partner\, Canada. The forum brings together Canadian and American senior executives\, policy makers\, regulators and energy experts who will provide their perspectives\, share knowledge and explore a wide range of topics. URL:https://newiee.org/event/necbcs-31st-annual-u-s-canada-executive-energy-conference/ LOCATION:Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center\, 1 Seaport Lane\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="New England - Canada Business Coucil (NECBC)":MAILTO:info@necbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20230724T013643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T013643Z UID:21580-1698917400-1698951600@newiee.org SUMMARY:Greentown Labs' Climatetech Summit 2023 DESCRIPTION:Greentown Labs is inviting you\, your colleagues\, and all the climate champions in your life into their Boston\, MA incubator for a day of hands-on exploration with 200+ startups and their climatetech solutions; keynotes and sessions featuring leaders across climatetech\, finance\, policy\, and justice; and networking with industry trailblazers. URL:https://newiee.org/event/greentown-labs-climatetech-summit-2023/ LOCATION:Greentown Labs\, 444 Somerville Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20231023T120307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T120307Z UID:21919-1698933600-1698937200@newiee.org SUMMARY:C3E's Building the Energy-Gender-Climate Nexus Webinar: The Role of Decentralized Renewable Energy Access DESCRIPTION:Energy poverty\, gender inequality\, and climate change are three of the gravest threats that face people and planet alike. Decentralized renewable energy access is precisely the kind of solution that will deliver a Just Energy Transition and bring power to the people in the Global South as well as communities in the Global North. Yet\, big energy and infrastructure are dominating the Energy Transition agenda. With a focus on rapidly reducing carbon emissions\, large-scale renewable systems—many centrally controlled—are being prioritized\, leaving hundreds of millions of people—especially women—in rural and marginalized communities without access to energy\, increasing their climate vulnerability. Join four C3E Award winners to hear their experience in accelerating energy access in the Global South\, followed by a discussion on how delivering energy access through decentralized renewable energy enables climate\, gender\, and development benefits and upcoming opportunities for further innovation and scale in Africa\, Asia\, and the United States. There will be an optional 30-minute discussion and networking session immediately following the webinar at 3:00pm ET. URL:https://newiee.org/event/c3es-building-the-energy-gender-climate-nexus-webinar-the-role-of-decentralized-renewable-energy-access/ CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="U.S. Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) Initiative":MAILTO:C3E@hq.doe.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20230925T120828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T174556Z UID:21834-1699461000-1699475400@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE's 2023 Annual Members Meeting & Fall Fête 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 Save the date for NEWIEE’s Annual Members Meeting and Fall Fête\, to be held at Roxbury Community College in Boston on Wednesday\, November 8\, 2023. The annual 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\n \n\n\n \n Get Your Tickets!\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 Logistics\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 \n 2023 DEI Founders Awardees\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Individual Achievement Awardee:\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Donna Daniels\nChief People & Diversity Officer\nCeres \nThe award for individual achievement will be presented to Donna Daniels\, Chief People & Diversity Officer\, Ceres. In addition to her long history of mentorship and volunteerism\, Donna has paved the way for DEI in energy & environment by centering people and integrating equitable measures and accountability structures into already existing HR systems or crafting entirely new systems from the ground up as needed. By understanding that equity and diversity are a part of how we must imagine and shape our collective futures\, Donna has led the charge and transitioned her leadership in the energy space to supporting DEI and climate justice initiatives in the ESG (environment\, social\, governance) space. She has a long history of mentorship and volunteerism to further of women of color throughout her career and continues to ensure diverse perspectives and ideas are valued and celebrated. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Organizational Achievement Awardee:\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n All In Energy \nThe award for organizational achievements will be presented to All in Energy\, a 501©(3) non-profit organization with the mission to accelerate an inclusive clean energy economy by bringing energy efficiency and renewable energy to underserved communities while increasing job opportunities for diverse talent in the clean energy industry. All In Energy serves communities that are diverse and have large environmental justice populations. Their programs support inclusive marketing campaigns conducted by partner municipalities and community-based organizations that reach underserved groups in their communities\, specifically renters and landlords\, non-English speakers\, and low to moderate income households. In addition\, they work directly with energy efficiency and renewable energy companies to encourage more equitable service delivery to these populations. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Event Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n We need your support! 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 2023 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\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Benefits\nReception*\nPlatinum\nGold\nSilver\nCarbon Offsets*\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n$3\,000\n$1\,200\n$600\n$300\n$500\n\n\nTickets to the event **\n20\n10\n5\n2\n1\n\n\nLogo prominent during the event\nYes\n–\n–\n–\n–\n\n\nLogo in program denoting sponsorship level\nYes; highest visibility\nYes\nYes\nYes\nYes\n\n\nLogo on NEWIEE website\, newsletters\, and social media denoting sponsorship level\nYes\nYes\nYes\nName only; only on website\nYes\n\n\nRecognition from NEWIEE leadership during the event\nYes\nYes\n–\n–\n–\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*   Available for only one company.\n** All sponsorship levels are eligible for additional tickets purchased at the reduced member price. Note: Member ticket price is $50\, and non-member ticket price is $75. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Reception Sponsor\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Platinum Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Gold Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Silver Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\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-2023-annual-members-meeting-fall-fete/ LOCATION:Roxbury Community College\, 1234 Columbus Avenue\, Boston\, 02119\, United States CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Signature Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/2023-09_FallFeteSaveDate2023website1100×500px.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20231023T120538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T120538Z UID:21921-1699549200-1699556400@newiee.org SUMMARY:SWEP MA's Breaking Up with Work-Life Balance - Workshop & Dinner DESCRIPTION:Join the Society for Women Environmental Professionals (SWEP-MA) on November 9 for a networking dinner and Breaking up with Work-Life Balance\, a Work-Life Sustainability workshop led by Jennice Chewlin\, MPH\, CHES. \nJennice is a leader in workforce well-being strategies supporting across cultures\, generations\, and systems. She will provide an evidence-based workshop to help our members build skills to take care of their mental well-being and empower them to live a happy\, healthy\, and productive life. The workshop will help: \n\nBreak through myths surrounding work-life balance\nClearly understand the three most effective principles for managing work-life sustainability and how to apply them\nCreate a work-life sustainability action plan URL:https://newiee.org/event/swep-mas-breaking-up-with-work-life-balance-workshop-dinner/ LOCATION:EH&E\, Inc\, 180 Wells Ave\, Suite 200\,\, Newton\, MA CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20231113T141600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T141600Z UID:22162-1700073000-1700080200@newiee.org SUMMARY:YPE Boston's November Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Join YPE Boston for their November Happy Hour! URL:https://newiee.org/event/ype-bostons-november-happy-hour/ LOCATION:730 Tavern\, Kitchen & Patio\, 730 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139 CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20230906T022422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T022422Z UID:21787-1700155800-1700164800@newiee.org SUMMARY:Greentown Labs' The Future of Offshore Wind: Innovation + Startup Showcase DESCRIPTION:Join in celebrating the culmination of Go Energize 2023\, a Greentown Go startup-corporate partnerships accelerator program focused on decarbonizing our energy system\, in partnership with Vineyard Wind and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. \nTogether\, the partners have supported five innovative startups in accelerating the commercialization of solutions including offshore wind turbine monitoring\, ecological data collection offshore\, and more. Attendees will hear the Go Energize 2023 cohort speak about their technologies and how these innovations will enable a sustainable and economically feasible offshore wind industry. \nA total of 40 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity is set to come online in the United States in the next decade. Cutting-edge technology is key for offshore wind energy projects to be developed in an environmentally responsible manner while also delivering electricity for consumers. Go Energize 2023 aims to reduce barriers to entry through industry education and relationship-building across relevant networks. URL:https://newiee.org/event/greentown-labs-the-future-of-offshore-wind-innovation-startup-showcase/ LOCATION:Greentown Labs\, 444 Somerville Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T195500 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20231113T141841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T141841Z UID:22165-1700159400-1700164500@newiee.org SUMMARY:YPE Boston's ENGIE Medical Area Total Energy Plant Tour DESCRIPTION:Join YPE and Engie to tour MATEP\, a comprehensive energy facility and micro-grid located in Boston\, MA that has been serving the Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA) with steam\, chilled water and electricity for decades. \nLearn more about MATEP here. URL:https://newiee.org/event/ype-bostons-engie-medical-area-total-energy-plant-tour/ LOCATION:Medical Area Total Energy Plant\, 474 Brookline Avenue\, Boston\, MA\, 02215 CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20231023T120104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T120104Z UID:21914-1700206200-1700240400@newiee.org SUMMARY:NESSBE's 2023 Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment DESCRIPTION:NESSBE (Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment) is a biennial northeast regional summit meant to include a larger community of building professionals\, owners\, academics\, policymakers\, advocates\, and students in a conversation about sustainability in the built environment.  \nNESSBE organizers are the Connecticut Green Building Council (CTGBC) and the Connecticut Living Future Community. \nFrontline communities are now experiencing the greatest effects of Climate Change. These communities face both an increased energy cost burden and an associated increased health burden due to environmental pollution and housing conditions. The intention of this summit is to explore the means and solutions for meeting this challenge in the built environment\, lifting up our most vulnerable communities\, while improving the quality of life for all CT residents. \n​ URL:https://newiee.org/event/nessbes-2023-northeast-summit-for-a-sustainable-built-environment/ LOCATION:Kroon Hall\, Yale University\, 195 Prospect St\, New Haven\, CT\, 06511\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T194500 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20231113T142333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T142333Z UID:22168-1701194400-1701200700@newiee.org SUMMARY:WEST's Giving & Receiving Feedback: Discover How to Make these Conversations Easier- For Both of You! DESCRIPTION:The goal of this workshop is for participants to understand that giving and receiving feedback is not one-size-fits all. They will reflect on what they need to feel safe/comfortable receiving feedback and they’ll learn how to customize their feedback for anyone on their team—including their manager.\n\nParticipants will learn 4 basic steps to giving meaningful feedback in a way that feels safe for both the giver and receiver.\nThey’ll learn the importance of appreciation in offering feedback.\nThey’ll walk away with three questions they can use to start any feedback discussion.\n  URL:https://newiee.org/event/wests-giving-receiving-feedback-discover-how-to-make-these-conversations-easier-for-both-of-you/ CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="Women in the Enterprise of Science & Techology (WEST)":MAILTO:info@WESTorg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20231113T140421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T140421Z UID:22160-1701275400-1701284400@newiee.org SUMMARY:AE2C MA's All for One and One for All DESCRIPTION:Perspectives from Massachusetts Pan Asian Communities on a Just Clean Energy Transition URL:https://newiee.org/event/ae2c-mas-all-for-one-and-one-for-all/ LOCATION:Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Seaport\, 303 Congress St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="AE2C":MAILTO:info@ae2c.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20231103T174006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T165315Z UID:22054-1701365400-1701372600@newiee.org SUMMARY:Maine Chapter Gathering at Maine Beer Company DESCRIPTION:It’s time to reconnect! Join NEWIEE’s Maine Chapter on Thursday\, November 30th for an evening in at the Maine Beer Company to chat with other women working in energy and the environment. Enjoy conversation and laughter as we share stories and experiences in these rapidly changing industries. The reception will begin at 5:30. \nLight appetizers will be provided thanks to the generosity of our Maine Chapter Sponsor\, Mpowered\, LLC\, a woman-owned leadership coaching company that helps today’s leaders create winning teams. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Register Here URL:https://newiee.org/event/maine-chapter-gathering-at-maine-beer-company/ LOCATION:Maine Beer Compay\, 525 US Route 1\, Freeport\, ME\, 04032\, United States CATEGORIES:Maine Chapter,NEWIEE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/2023.11_NEWIEEMaineChapterEvent20231100×500px11.30.23-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20230906T022854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T022854Z UID:21789-1701365400-1701374400@newiee.org SUMMARY:Greentown Labs' Circular Economy in the Buildings Sector DESCRIPTION:Join Greentown Labs to celebrate the kickoff of Go Build 2023\, a Greentown Go startup-corporate partnerships accelerator program focused on advancing circularity and decarbonization in the built environment\, in partnership with Saint-Gobain. \nAt this event\, attendees will hear lightning pitches from startup finalists in the buildings industry with innovations that extend product life cycles\, further develop raw materials\, revalorize waste\, or act as other enabling technologies. \nInnovation in the buildings sector is critical to achieving decarbonization. Buildings are responsible for 39 percent of CO2 emissions globally\, with a staggering 11 percent of global emissions coming from the construction of buildings and manufacturing of building materials. To change this\, we need innovations that reinvent how buildings and their materials are planned\, built\, sourced\, and managed. URL:https://newiee.org/event/greentown-labs-circular-economy-in-the-buildings-sector/ LOCATION:Greentown Labs\, 444 Somerville Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20231111T170052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T130014Z UID:22152-1701950400-1701955800@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals DESCRIPTION:Tips\, Tricks\, and Transitions: A Recruiter’s Panel\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Ever look at a job description\, think you didn’t have the skills? Wonder how to use your network or LinkedIn? Maybe you’re looking to take the next career step? On December 7th from 12 to 1:30pm the Rising Professionals committee invites you to an engaging informational panel with three esteemed recruiting professionals. During this discussion attendees will be able to learn from people who specialize in placing top talent within the energy and environmental industry. Learn how to showcase your brand and use the tools of today to grow your career. We look forward to seeing you there! \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Speakers\n\n \n\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 Tiffany Hawco\nEnvironmental Specialist\nEversource \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 Madison Hewitt\nRecruiter\nBurns & McDonnell \nMadison is a Recruiter at Burns & McDonnell\, an engineering and construction consulting firm headquartered in Kansas City with offices worldwide. Madison has been with Burns & McDonnell for about 3 years and supports the recruitment for Construction professionals\, company-wide professional development\, and personal branding\, and works with internal teams to seek and on-board top talent. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Elena Sanchez\nSenior Consultant\nTaylor Hopkinson \nElena began working in renewable energy recruitment in the UK focused on offshore wind and relocated Boston this year to continue supporting renewable energy companies and organizations as they scale up their teams. She has successfully connected numerous professionals with careers in renewable energy across Finance/Commercial\, Technical\, and Environmental areas\, as well as in essential supporting functions like Communications and Community Engagement. One of her favorite things about her work is being able to help build teams that make these renewable energy projects a reality and connecting passionate people with their dream jobs. She previously worked in Environmental/Outdoor Education\, has lived in three continents\, and holds her degree in Public Relations from UNC-Chapel Hill. She is passionate about increasing diversity in the renewable energy sector and enjoys spending time\noutdoors\, especially hiking with her dog. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Marissa Gropman\nAccount Manager\nResource Options\, Inc. \nMarissa graduated with a Bin Marine Science with a minor in Marine Biology and Ecology. She is passionate about the ocean\, environment\, and helping others succeed. Currently an Account Manager at Resource Options (“ROI”)\, a local staffing firm in the A/E/C realm. She works out of company headquarters in Needham\, MA and has been with the company for over 1 year. ROI focuses on a regional level from Maine to New Jersey. Marissa works with candidates and clients as well as developing new relationships and mentoring internal staff. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Sponsor URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-rising-professionals/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/2023.11_NEWIEERisingProfessionals-NovemberPanel2023-Website1100x500px.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20231113T143226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T143226Z UID:22170-1701970200-1701977400@newiee.org SUMMARY:WEST's Networking Night with Alnylam's iThrive & SAGA ERGs\, OUTbio\, & WEST DESCRIPTION:WEST’s networking events are some of WEST’s most popular and well attended programs. WEST is thrilled to be partnering with Alnylam’s iThrive & SAGA ERGs along with OUTbio for a Networking Night. WEST welcomes all to register to join them for appetizers\, drinks\, and networking with other STEM professionals. Registration for WEST attendees is limited to 50 people\, so don’t miss your chance to register below! URL:https://newiee.org/event/wests-networking-night-with-alnylams-ithrive-saga-ergs-outbio-west/ LOCATION:Alnylam\, 675 W Kendall St.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142 CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE ORGANIZER;CN="Women in the Enterprise of Science & Techology (WEST)":MAILTO:info@WESTorg.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20231119T230112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T025211Z UID:22186-1702575000-1702584000@newiee.org SUMMARY:Rhode Island Chapter Holiday Gathering DESCRIPTION:Happy Holidays! Join the Rhode Island Chapter of NEWIEE for a festive celebration marking the end of the year. Mingle\, network and wear your favorite holiday attire! Have an awesome holiday sweater or earrings that light up and have been waiting for the perfect occasion to wear them? This is the perfect event to bring out your favorite festive holiday wear! We hope to see you at the Guild Brewing Company (461 Main Street in Pawtucket) from 5:30-8pm on December 14th. Light snacks will be provided. Registration in advance is highly encouraged! \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Rhode Island 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-holiday-gathering/ LOCATION:The Guild Brewery\, 461 Main St.\, Pawtucket\, Rhode Island\, 02860 CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rhode Island Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/newiee-rhode-island-holiday-party-event-2023-1100-500-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20230828T122856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T123017Z UID:21755-1703246400-1703250000@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Committee Monthly Meetup DESCRIPTION:Rising Professionals Committee welcomes you to attend our monthly meet ups. These meet ups are a causal environment to hear about other committee members careers and challenges\, help plan future rising professional events\, and participate in professional development conversations. \nOccasionally\, with guest speakers from outside the committee to share experience and advise. Here is the link for the recurring meet up the fourth Friday of each month from noon-1pm Click here to join the meeting. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our next meet up! \nCo-Chairs Grace and Tiffany \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\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-6/ LOCATION:Remote CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/2023.08_NEWIEE-Rising_Professionals_1100x500.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20240203T150456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T194911Z UID:22802-1709056800-1709062200@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE on CAMPUS: MIT DESCRIPTION:Six volunteers from a variety of professions in NEWIEE’s network will visit the MIT campus for an evening of discussion with students interested in the energy and environmental industry. \n\nLisa Hill\, Development Geophysicist at Xodus Group\nJen Zepeda\, Commercial Sales at ReVision Energy\nJulia Harmatz\, Legal Manager at Greenvolt Power\nClaire Kokoska\, Senior Account Executive at RISE Engineering\nCaitlin Garvey\, Associate Program Manager at EBI Consulting\nCarlie Clarcq\, New England Manager of Public Affairs at Equinor\n\nThis event is only open to MIT students\, via the MIT Energy and Climate Club. URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-on-campus-mit/ LOCATION:MIT CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,On Campus ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024.02_OnCampus-MIT.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20240123T015702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T031148Z UID:22759-1709136000-1709139600@newiee.org SUMMARY:"Ask Me Anything!" Featuring Erica N. Hines DESCRIPTION:NEWIEE’s February 28th “Ask Me Anything!” webinar will feature MassCEC’s Senior Director\, Production Tracking System Division (PTS). Erica has been leading the Production Tracking System for over eleven years. The System is responsible for distributing over $7 billion in renewable energy incentives to Massachusetts residents and businesses annually. \nMassCEC is dedicated to innovation\, investments\, workforce development\, and net zero goals. The Production Tracking System Division is an independent verifier for the Department Of Energy Resources (DOER) and supports Renewable Energy Certificates. The incentives drive the Massachusetts clean energy growth In Massachusetts. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n “Ask Me Anything!” Series Page\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n About Our Guest: Erica N. Hines\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n As the Senior Director of the Renewable Energy Production Tracking Division at the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)\, Erica oversees a dynamic team of 10 professionals and collaborates with multiple contracted vendors to manage and optimize the IT platforms responsible for distributing over $7 billion in renewable energy incentives to\nMassachusetts residents and businesses annually. \nWith over 11 years of dedicated service in the clean energy sector\, she has been instrumental\nin pioneering innovative incentive solutions. Her expertise resides in developing\, implementing\, and refining IT systems and processes for crucial state incentive programs\, including the Solar Renewable and Alternative Energy Certificate and the Clean Peak Standard program. Throughout her career\, she has consistently delivered business management success by spearheading the development and management of comprehensive databases. While enhancing customer experience operations and solidifying a reputation for operational excellence\, Erica delivers process optimization and fosters a culture of creativity and modernization. \nDriven by her unwavering faith and passion to lead\, Erica’s career in management spans over\n25 years\, during which time she continuously sought personal and professional growth. In 2023\, she successfully completed her MBA and is currently pursuing a second master’s degree in Business Analytics at UMass Boston. Beyond her professional endeavors\, she finds fulfillment in her role as a devoted wife and mother to three remarkable young ladies. In addition\, Erica is deeply committed to advocating for Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Justice\, and previously served as Committee Chair for MassCEC’s DEI Employee Resource Group. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n About Our Moderator: Nyssa-Dawn Corria\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Nyssa-Dawn Corria brings a wealth of experience from her role as Senior Manager at Avangrid Offshore Wind Division\, where she skillfully oversees the budgets for numerous offshore wind projects. Nyssa-Dawn leads a diverse team of cost professionals at Avangrid which complements her commitment to inclusivity within the renewable energy sector. \nWith a rich background spanning energy\, infrastructure\, aviation\, and government sectors\, Nyssa-Dawn is a fervent advocate for increasing renewable industry awareness in underrepresented communities. This passion is informed by her diverse experiences and an acute understanding of societal imbalances in energy communities. \nHolding a Bachelors in Electronic Engineering from the University of Arkansas and an Executive MBA from Harvard University\, Nyssa-Dawn’s academic credentials are as impressive as her professional journey. Beginning her career in Trinidad and Tobago\, her native country\, within the Oil and Gas industry\, she later transitioned to the United States. Nyssa-Dawn’s global leadership expertise is demonstrated through her experience in leading teams from different countries\, managing signature projects that showcase her ability to navigate and integrate diverse cultural perspectives. \nResiding in Maryland\, Nyssa-Dawn is deeply engaged with her local community. When she’s not steering critical projects or advocating for renewable energy\, she enjoys traveling with her husband\, spending quality time with her family\, and playing the steelpan\, a testament to her multifaceted talents and interests. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Annual Event Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Also of Interest: \n\nNEWIEE’s “Ask Me Anything!” Webinar Series\nNEWIEE Event Calendar\nNEWIEE Jobs Board URL:https://newiee.org/event/ask-me-anything-featuring-erica-n-hines/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/newiee-ama-2024-website-1100x500-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240311 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240313 DTSTAMP:20260403T175307 CREATED:20240212T230620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T230620Z UID:22856-1710115200-1710287999@newiee.org SUMMARY:2024 MIT Energy Conference DESCRIPTION:Want to network with energy transition leaders and top climate change activists? Purchase your tickets to the 2024 MIT Energy Conference! \nUnlock access to ground-breaking conference sessions\, connect with our renowned speakers\, and network with top cleantech startups at the 2024 MIT Energy Conference: “Short and Long: A Balanced Approach to the Energy Transition”. This year’s conference will delve into the nuances of how to balance urgent yet effective progress toward the energy transition\, exploring the trade-offs and opportunities of shorter and longer-term scaling and investment. \nAttendees will gain real-world insights from expert speakers from throughout the climate and energy-ecosystem\, witness the breakthroughs in the energy and climate tech industries at our climate-tech showcase\, and connect with brilliant energy professionals from all over the nation and world so you are well-positioned to support the future of our fight against climate change. \nThe 2024 MIT Energy Conference will take place on March 11 and 12 at The Westin Copley Place\, Boston. Stay updated on speaker announcements and agenda updates through our newsletter and website. \nWe are excited to feature high profile keynote speakers such as: \n\nDaniel Kammen: Distinguished UC Berkeley professor and lead author for the IPCC’s Climate Change 2007\, which shared the Nobel Peace Prize\nYet-Ming Chiang: Renowned MIT professor and researcher who founded multiple trailblazing startups\, such as Form Energy\, Sublime Systems\, and 24M\nKatie Rae: CEO and managing partner of Engine Ventures\, a lead venture capital firm in the cleantech industry that specializes in tough tech\n\nAnd\, key panels such as: \n\nTraining the Transition: Developing and sustaining a skilled workforce for the energy transition\nClosing the Loop: Building the Value Chain for Recycled Batteries\nGreen Chemistry for Blue Skies: Scaling biotechnology and electrochemistry to decarbonize manufacturing\nOffshore Wind: Winds of change in offshore landscape URL:https://newiee.org/event/2024-mit-energy-conference/ LOCATION:Westin Copley Place\, 10 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR