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;VALUE=DATE:20231101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231103 DTSTAMP:20260403T184339 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:20260403T184339 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:20260403T184339 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/ LOCATION:RI 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:20260403T184339 CREATED:20230925T120828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T174556Z UID:21834-1699461000-1699475400@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE's 2023 Annual Members Meeting & Fall Fête DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.jennifermacneilphotography.com/newieeammff2023″ target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”250″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]Photos Available![/mk_button][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699796922033{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nYou are welcome to download these photos. Please just credit them to NEWIEE’s Annual Meeting and Fall Fete. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#189c8e”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697511887499{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSave 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[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/newiees-2023-annual-members-meeting-fall-fete-tickets-727563882157?aff=oddtdtcreator” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”250″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]Get Your Tickets![/mk_button][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17tPu8kIoXaS9J-1OIAYeEk2KPZ-GU6depYsDdMi5GKY/edit#gid=0″ target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”250″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]See Who’s Attending[/mk_button][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_button size=”medium” url=”https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-Annual-Meeting-_-Fall-Fete-Logistics.pdf” target=”_blank” align=”center” button_custom_width=”250″ margin_right=”0″ bg_color=”#614c8d”]Logistics[/mk_button][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#189c8e”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1698624177635{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#189c8e”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”gala-sponsorship” css=”.vc_custom_1697978430220{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n2023 DEI Founders Awardees\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1698001927815{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nIndividual Achievement Awardee:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”21913″ img_size=”170×170″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1698623673980{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697979380697{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nOrganizational Achievement Awardee:\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”21909″ img_size=”170×55″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1698623686092{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”30″ accent_color=”#189c8e”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”gala-sponsorship” css=”.vc_custom_1689970135941{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1687192261590{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nWe 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[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][mk_toggle style=”fancy” title=”AM/FF Sponsorship Levels and Benefits” el_class=”toggle-sponsorships”]\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\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[/mk_toggle][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699031925443{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nReception Sponsor\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”1″ gutter_space=”15″ count=”-1″ orderby=”title” autoplay=”false” target=”_blank” margin_bottom=”0″ clients=”3753″][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text]\nPlatinum Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” gutter_space=”15″ count=”-1″ orderby=”title” autoplay=”false” target=”_blank” margin_bottom=”0″ clients=”371\, 17284\, 523\, 19761\, 20237\, 19924″][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”10″ css=”.vc_custom_1549911988357{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nGold Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”4″ gutter_space=”15″ count=”-1″ orderby=”title” height=”100″ autoplay=”false” target=”_blank” margin_bottom=”10″ clients=”8867\, 375\, 558\, 3392\, 565\, 21888\, 474\, 16819\, 1801″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”10″ css=”.vc_custom_1696983281497{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSilver Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][mk_clients style=”column” column=”4″ gutter_space=”15″ count=”-1″ orderby=”title” height=”100″ autoplay=”false” target=”_blank” margin_bottom=”10″ clients=”20277\, 20065\, 20910\, 519\, 21975\, 1860\, 20784″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1695643648932{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]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\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] 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:20260403T184339 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:20260403T184339 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:20260403T184339 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:20260403T184339 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:20260403T184339 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:20260403T184339 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/ LOCATION:RI 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:20260403T184339 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:20260403T184339 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:20260403T184339 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:20260403T184339 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:20260403T184339 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:20260403T184339 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 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:20260403T184339 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:20260403T184339 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:20260403T184339 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 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:20260403T184340 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184340 CREATED:20240203T152239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T183751Z UID:22808-1710936000-1710939600@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals: Recognizing Burnout in Yourself and Others DESCRIPTION:Recognizing Burnout in Yourself and Others\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Rising Professionals Committee challenges you to get your year started right in a proactive approach to preventing burnout before it begins. Join us March 20th from 12-1pm for Recognizing Burnout in Yourself and Others\, a webinar presented by Laurel Boivin of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching\, to learn about the five stages of burnout\, the causes of burnout\, and several burnout prevention and recovery techniques. \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Laurel Boivin\nCoach & Founder\nFlux+Flow Professional Coaching\nhttps://www.fluxflowcoaching.com/ \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n Register Here\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Speaker\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\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Sponsor URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiee-rising-professionals-recognizing-burnout-in-yourself-and-others/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024.02_NEWIEE-2024WebsiteRP1100×500px1.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184340 CREATED:20240110T150840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T150840Z UID:22721-1711096200-1711110600@newiee.org SUMMARY:Raab New England Restructuring Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Born out of electric industry restructuring\, the Restructuring Roundtable has been meeting four to six times per year since 1995 to discuss current topics related to revolutionary changes in the electric power industry in Massachusetts and throughout New England. Attendance at the Roundtable meetings averages over 200\, with attendees representing a broad cross-section of regional stakeholders. \nThe topic of this roundtable is to still to be announced. URL:https://newiee.org/event/raab-new-england-restructuring-roundtable/ LOCATION:Foley Hoag LLP Boston\, 155 Seaport Blvd\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184340 CREATED:20240317T113652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T113652Z UID:22957-1711108800-1711112400@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Committee Monthly Meetup DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend our monthly meet ups. 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 meet up! \nThe meeting reoccurs the fourth Friday of each month from noon-1pm. Note: these meetings are not recorded.\nClick here to join the meeting. \nYour Rising Professional Co-Chairs Grace and Tiffany! \n  \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-5/ LOCATION:Virtual 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:20240326T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184340 CREATED:20240218T151352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T140623Z UID:22878-1711474200-1711479600@newiee.org SUMMARY:Boston Chapter Event - the Future of Storage DESCRIPTION:Join NEWIEE’s Boston Chapter for a discussion on the future of energy storage in Massachusetts! Experts from the Department of Energy Resources\, New Leaf Energy\, and FirstLight Power will offer their insights from the state\, short-duration storage\, and long-duration storage perspectives. Register now! The event will be hosted at Foley Hoag\, 155 Seaport Blvd\, Boston\, MA. \nSpeakers: \n\nJoanna Troy\, Deputy Commissioner\, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources\nLiz Delaney\, Vice President\, Utility-Scale Policy and Business Development\, New Leaf Energy\nJen Daloisio\, Senior Vice President\, Corporate Operations\, FirstLight Power\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 Venue Sponsor URL:https://newiee.org/event/boston-chapter-event-on-the-future-of-storage/ LOCATION:Foley Hoag LLP Boston\, 155 Seaport Blvd\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Boston Chapter,NEWIEE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/newiee_chapter_week_2024-02-10_v2.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184340 CREATED:20240203T143701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T034506Z UID:22791-1711553400-1711566000@newiee.org SUMMARY:Western New England Chapter Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Please join NEWIEE’s Western New England Regional Chapter for a tour of the ISO New England Master Control Center located in Holyoke\, MA on Wednesday\, March 27! \nISO New England is the independent\, not-for-profit organization authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to oversee the day-to-day operation of New England’s electric power generation and transmission system\, administer the region’s competitive wholesale electricity markets\, and manage comprehensive regional power system planning. \nThe tour will include an overview of ISO New England and its three critical roles\, as well as an update on regional energy issues. Attendees will also have an opportunity to view the ISO’s state-of-the-art master control center where the ISO’s certified system operators monitor\, dispatch\, and direct the flow of electricity across the power grid 24 hours a day\, 365 days a year. \nFollowing the tour\, an informal gathering will occur at Iron Duke Brewing (100 State St #122\, Ludlow\, MA 01056). \nWe hope you can join us in Holyoke and/or Ludlow! Registration is required for the tour\, and attendance is capped at 20. If you plan to join only for networking at Iron Duke\, please RSVP to Sarah (sarahadams@iso-ne.com). \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 Venue Sponsor URL:https://newiee.org/event/western-new-england-chapter-field-trip/ LOCATION:ISO New England\, 1 Sullivan Rd\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Western New England Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/newiee_chapter_week_2024-02-10_v2.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184340 CREATED:20240212T035422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T033900Z UID:22846-1711555200-1711562400@newiee.org SUMMARY:New Hampshire Chapter Night - Tour and Networking DESCRIPTION:Join the NH Chapter at Unitil’s Seacoast Operations Center in Exeter\, NH on Wednesday\, March 27. The tour will began at 4:15 pm with networking to follow at 5 pm. \nWe’ll meet Sara Sankowich\, Unitil’s Director of Sustainability and tour the operations center\, a 54\,000-square-foot\, state-of-the-art\, LEED and WELL certified facility. The operations center is home to Unitil’s Seacoast electric distribution operations including Forestry\, Engineering\, and Dispatch teams. During major weather events\, the facility also serves as the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the region and supports preparation\, damage assessment\, public safety\, and restoration efforts. Unitil Corporation is a public utility holding company with operations in Maine\, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Together\, Unitil’s operating utilities serve approximately 108\,500 electric customers and 88\,400 natural gas customers. \nAttendance will be capped at 25 people. \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 New Hampshire 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 Venue Sponsor URL:https://newiee.org/event/new-hampshire-chapter-night-tour-and-networking/ LOCATION:Unitil’s Seacoast Operations Center\, 30 Energy Way\, Exeter\, 03833\, United States CATEGORIES:New Hampshire Chapter,NEWIEE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/newiee_chapter_week_2024-02-10_v2.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184340 CREATED:20231201T213714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T143244Z UID:22215-1714068000-1714078800@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE’s 13th Annual Awards Gala DESCRIPTION:Gala photos now available!\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Gala Photos\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Join us for NEWIEE’s 13th Annual Awards Gala celebrating the accomplishments of women in the energy and environment fields! The Gala draws attendees from across New England for an inspirational evening celebrating four awardees\, distinguished women from New England who have driven change. The evening includes networking opportunities both before and after a seated dinner and the Gala program. This is an evening not to be missed! \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Get Individual Tickets\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Sponsor a Table\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n Attendee List\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n Unable to attend but want to support our work? Make a donation 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 2024 Gala Honorees\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Keynote Address:\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Maura Healey\nGovernor\nCommonwealth of Massachusetts \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Governor Healey's Bio \n \n \n Maura Healey is the 73rd Governor of Massachusetts. In 2022\, she became the state’s first woman and first openly LGBTQ person elected to the position. \nIn her first year as Governor\, Healey has already delivered on key promises to help Massachusetts become a leader in clean energy\, a more affordable and equitable place to live\, and a great place for businesses to operate. \nOn her first day in office\, Governor Healey appointed the nation’s first cabinet-level Climate Chief and created the Office of Climate Innovation & Resilience to coordinate policies across all of state government to address the climate crisis. Governor Healey has also prioritized education and workforce development by making free school meals for K-12 students permanent and creating a free community college program for residents ages 25 and older. She has made historic investments in apprenticeships and other career pathways. Governor Healey also delivered on her promise to make Massachusetts more affordable by cutting taxes for the first time in 20 years\, including creating the most generous Child and Family Tax Credit in the county. Her tax cuts package puts money back into the pockets of families\, renters\, seniors and others who are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living. She also recently introduced the $4 billion Affordable Homes Act\, which would be the state’s largest housing investment in history\, to create tens of thousands of homes and lower costs. \nHealey previously served two terms as Massachusetts Attorney General\, first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. In her role as the People’s Lawyer\, she took on difficult issues impacting Massachusetts residents\, including the opioid epidemic\, the climate crisis\, escalating health care costs\, and student loan debt. Earlier in her career\, Healey was a litigation partner at an international law firm. \nHealey grew up the oldest of five siblings in an old New England farmhouse. She and her siblings were raised by their mother\, Tracy\, who worked as a nurse at the local elementary school. Her stepfather\, Edward\, who later joined the family\, was a teacher and local union president. He coached her high school basketball team and instilled a lifelong love of the sport. Healey attended Harvard College\, where she captained the basketball team\, and then spent two years as a 5’4” starting point guard on a professional basketball team in Austria. \nFor much of her career\, she’s been the only woman in the room and has taken every opportunity to elevate other women. She is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ rights\, women’s health\, and women’s equality in general\, especially in sports. \nGovernor Healey lives in Arlington\, Massachusetts with her partner\, Joanna Lydgate. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Leadership Awardee:\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Rebecca Foster\nChief Executive Officer\nVEIC \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Rebecca's Bio \n \n \n Over her 20+ year career\, Rebecca Foster has led the energy industry forward with a service-minded lens. From volunteering in the Peace Corps to inspiring program innovation at the Consortium for Energy Efficiency\, and now as the CEO of VEIC\, she continues to reshape how energy leaders approach our planet’s biggest climate challenges through thoughtful and equity-centered solutions that make sure the clean energy transition benefits as many people as possible. Highlights include: \n\nAs Director of Efficiency Vermont\, Rebecca ensured programs reached underserved residents\, which resulted in Efficiency Vermont receiving the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award 8 years in a row.\nTaking the reins as CEO in 2020\, Rebecca developed a comprehensive strategy to pivot VEIC’s metrics towards GHG emissions reduction and enhanced equity goals. This has resulted in expansion to 22 states.\nUnder her leadership\, The DC Sustainable Energy Utility’s Solar for All community solar program won a prestigious Sunny Award.\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Achievement Awardees:\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Lissette Andino\nDirector\, Equity and Environmental Justice\nEversource Energy \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Lissette's Bio \n \n \n Lissette has\, brick by brick\, built a career in the energy space over two decades. She has excelled at mastering the details of the technical and financial aspects of utilities. Lissette is able to communicate with colleagues skillfully and thoughtfully at all levels of the business as well as\, customers and stakeholders from a broad range of communities in Connecticut and beyond. \nLissette has taken the time not only to understand the particular position she holds\, but to understand all areas of the company and who the subject-matter experts are. As a result\, when situations occur or problems arise that Lissette or one of her colleagues may not be able to address themselves\, she knows who to contact to make progress. Moreover\, when that contact is made\, the person receiving the outreach is willing to take the time to help because Lissette has consistently treated them with respect\, no matter where they are in the organization\, and taken the time to establish and nurture her relationship with them. \nLissette has experienced the business from many perspectives and acquired expertise in numerous areas including: \n\nRegulatory relations\,\nCommunity relations\,\nStrategic partnerships\,\nInternal communications\,\nCommunications and outreach\,\nCorporate philanthropy\,\nCommunity engagement\, and\nBusiness and economic development.\n\nIn her most recent role as Director\, Equity and Environmental Justice\, Lisette is responsible for ensuring that Equity is at the core of Eversource’s business decisions. Lissette currently engages with leaders throughout the company to ensure all employees understand how every decision will be viewed through the equity lens. \nLissette not only a consistent\, top-notch performer in her “Blue Sky” role\, she has also been a critical asset to Eversource in her role as Chief Regulatory Officer during weather events. When activated\, Lissette excels in mobilizing the regulatory branch and notifying state agencies and regulators on event preparedness efforts. The Christmas of 2022 Storm was just one of dozens of examples of Lissette stepping up and proactively working hard internally and with stakeholders to collect info\, to get it to appropriate parties and solve problems efficiently and effectively. Working with Emergency Preparedness\, Lissette has increased the organizations interaction with state agencies and provides concierge service on escalated inquiries. Through the enhanced outreach\, the company’s regulator\, the Public Utility Regulatory Authority\, in addition to the Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation and other state agencies\, municipalities and other stakeholders in Connecticut have trust and confidence in the information Lissette shares with a greater understanding of the cause and steps to deliver a positive resolution. Lissette always finds each interaction as an opportunity to educate on the issue and listen to any feedback to build the relationship. \nLissette’s efforts for the company and as an ambassador for all of us in the energy space do not end at the office door or at the end of the day. She has tirelessly built a strong presence in the community\, including service as: \n\nBoard Member\, ARTE\, INC.\, New Haven\, CT\nBoard Member\, Norwalk Chamber of Commerce\, Norwalk\, CT\nPast Board Chair and Executive Board Member\, Central Connecticut Coast YMCA\n\nLissette’s\, proactive\, inclusive approach is perhaps best evidenced by an organization she founded and led\, the Greater Bridgeport Latino Network. Lissette had just moved to Connecticut and saw a gap in her new state – Latino professionals did not have access to networks to find and share information and collaborate. True to her solution-oriented approach\, Lisette created and organization to fill this gap and help other individuals and her community advance. Under Lissette’s leadership\, this non-profit\, all volunteer organization\, became a respected and credible resource throughout the state of Connecticut in providing vital information geared to promoting the efforts and opportunities available to Latinos statewide. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Joanna Troy\nDeputy Commissioner\nMassachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Joanna's Bio \n \n \n Joanna Troy is the Deputy Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER)\, coordinating the wide scope of DOER’s energy policy and programs. This includes coordinating DOER’s applications for federal energy and infrastructure funding\, supporting the Interagency Offshore Wind Council\, and developing new policies and programs. Previously at DOER\, Joanna was the Director of Policy\, managing the Commonwealth offshore wind procurements and contributing to policy reports such as the Energy Storage Study and the Clean Energy and Climate Plans. Prior to joining DOER in 2014\, Joanna worked for ExxonMobil as a geologist. She holds a BS in Geological Science from Tufts University\, a MS in Earth and Environmental Science from Lehigh University\, and a JD from the University of Houston Law Center. \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n Rising Star Awardee:\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Sonali Anderson\nACCEL Program Manager\nGreentown Labs \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n Read Sonali's Bio \n \n \n As the ACCEL Project Manager at Greentown Labs\, Sonali has demonstrated unwavering commitment to fostering diversity and equity in the clean energy and climate sector. She led a transformative 12-month program tailored to the needs of BIPOC climatetech founders\, which included crafting a customized curriculum\, securing sponsorships\, and establishing a mentor program. Sonali’s academic background\, including an M.B.A. from Brandeis University\, provides her with the intellectual rigor and strategic insight necessary to drive change at the intersection of environmental justice and equity. \nWhat sets Sonali apart is her capacity to navigate the world of grants and proposals. Managing a portfolio exceeding $100 million\, she cultivated local and private partnerships\, propelling sustainable growth within BIPOC-led startups. Her ability to drive financial support towards underserved communities and her commitment to economic and environmental justice are remarkable. \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n About the NEWIEE Awards\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n The NEWIEE Awards are presented at the annual NEWIEE Gala to honor and celebrate the achievements of women leaders in the energy and environment industry. \n\nThe Leadership Award honors women who have promoted opportunities for women in the energy and environmental fields\, and have continued to nurture and encourage women in these areas throughout their careers.\nThe Achievement Award honors women who have achieved professional excellence within their area of specialty and have actively paved the way to success for other women in similar or related professional areas. These women demonstrate excellence in a variety of professional settings\, including leadership on the national\, regional\, or local level.\nThe Rising Star Award was created in 2016 in honor of Allison Smith\, to honor a woman with less than ten years of industry experience who has demonstrated a commitment to\, and positive impact on\, her field; both professionally and in her personal endeavors.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n See Past Awardees and Keynote Speakers\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n 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 2024 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 Gala Sponsorship Levels and Benefits \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Benefits\nReception* (SOLD)\nPlatinum\nGold\nSilver\nCarbon Offsets* (SOLD)\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n$10\,000\n$8\,000\n$4\,000\n$2\,000\n$1\,750\n\n\nTickets to the event **\n20\n(two tables)\n20\n(two tables)\n10\n(one table)\n5\n(half a table)\n2\n\n\nLogo prominent during the event\nYes\nYes\nYes\nYes\nYes\n\n\nLogo in program denoting sponsorship level\nYes; highest visibility\n(two-page ad in program)\nYes\n(one-page ad in program)\nYes\n(half-page ad in program)\nYes\nYes\n\n\nLogo on NEWIEE website\, newsletters\, and social media denoting sponsorship level\nYes\nYes\nYes\nYes\nYes\n\n\nRecognition from NEWIEE leadership during the event\nYes\nYes\n–\n–\n–\n\n\nOne-year Ambassador-level organizational membership with NEWIEE\nYes\n(includes unlimited memberships for employees and much more!)\n–\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 $300\, and non-member ticket price is $450. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Reception Sponsor\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Platinum Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n Gold Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n Carbon Offset Sponsor URL:https://newiee.org/event/newiees-13th-annual-awards-gala/ LOCATION:Westin Copley Place\, 10 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Signature Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/SignatureEvents/2024/Gala/2024.03_GalaKeynoteAndAwardees2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184340 CREATED:20240317T113850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T200051Z UID:22962-1714132800-1714136400@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Committee Monthly Meetup DESCRIPTION:The Rising Professionals group invites you to the monthly meet up next Friday focusing on networking skills and your experience at the Gala this month. \nYou are invited to attend our monthly meet ups. 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 meet up! \nThe meeting reoccurs the fourth Friday of each month from noon-1pm. Note: these meetings are not recorded.\nClick here to join the meeting. \nYour Rising Professional Co-Chairs Grace and Tiffany! \n  \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-7/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024.04_RisingProfCommitteeMonthlyMeetUps.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184340 CREATED:20240412T201614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240421T162248Z UID:23118-1715423400-1715434200@newiee.org SUMMARY:NEWIEE Rising Professionals Immersion into the Blue Hills DESCRIPTION:Join the Rising Professionals in a spring sensory hike on May 11th starting at 10:30 from the historic Blue Hills trailside museum. A moderate hike to Elliot Tower to disconnect from technology and take in the city scape. Throughout the hike attendees will tap into your senses immersing yourself within nature and identifying the balance of the ecosystem. Once the hike is complete\, you are invited to join others for a happy hour at Trillium Brewing a short drive away where drinks and food are available for purchase. We look forward to seeing you there! Rain date May 12th. \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 Event Sponsor\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \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-immersion-into-the-blue-hills/ LOCATION:Blue Hills Trailside Museum\, 1904 Canton Ave Parking\, Canton Avenue\,\, Milton\, MA\, 02186\, United States CATEGORIES:NEWIEE,Rising Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newiee.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024.04_RisingProfImmersionintotheBlueHills.png ORGANIZER;CN="NEWIEE":MAILTO:NEWIEE@NEWIEE.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184340 CREATED:20240509T170952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T171806Z UID:23186-1716370200-1716379200@newiee.org SUMMARY:The “Impact” of Cumulative Impact Analysis on Air Pollution Control in Massachusetts – An A&WMA NES and EBC Webinar DESCRIPTION:Please join A&WMA NES and EBC on the morning of Wednesday\, May 22\, 2024 as we co-host a virtual webinar on the proposed amendment to 310 CMR 7.00 Air Pollution Control\, specifically focusing on the newly introduced section 310 CMR 7.02(14). This amendment aims to enhance the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s regulations by requiring a Cumulative Impact Analysis (CIA) for Comprehensive Plan Approval applications for facilities located in or near environmental justice (EJ) populations. \nLearn about the enhanced public outreach\, assessment of existing community conditions using specified indicators and data sources\, air quality dispersion modeling and risk characterization\, and analysis of cumulative impacts and mitigation measures included in this proposal. This session is essential for environmental professionals\, community organizers\, and stakeholders interested in environmental justice and air quality permitting in Massachusetts. \nA robust panel discussion with the audience will conclude the webinar. \nGeneral Continuing Education Certificates are awarded by the EBC for this program (2.5 training contact hours). Certificates are automatically provided via email link for registered attendees at the conclusion of the webinar. \nRegistration link here: https://web.cvent.com/event/6ee0fac0-17ca-477d-8df0-8ba820f63db5/register URL:https://newiee.org/event/the-impact-of-cumulative-impact-analysis-on-air-pollution-control-in-massachusetts-an-awma-nes-and-ebc-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Friends of NEWIEE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR