RECESS, WRISE, and Celebrating Black Women Join Forces for a Week of Leadership, Learning, and Community

For the first time, RECESS, WRISE, and Celebrating Black Women are partnering to create one coordinated week of leadership, learning, and community for clean energy professionals.  Nicole Blanton Marketing and Communications Consultant Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) BROOKLYN, N.Y. (August 3, 2026) — RECESS, Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE), […]

WRISE Appoints Shirley Chin and Shruti Nayar to Board of Directors

New Board members bring deep expertise in renewable energy, leadership, and workforce development to support WRISE’s next chapter of growth.  BROOKLYN, N.Y. — July 9, 2026 — Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) today announced the appointment of Shirley Chin and Shruti Nayar to its Board of Directors. Their appointments expand the Board […]

WRISE Appoints April Christensen and Jean Nelson-Houpert to Board of Directors

Two industry leaders bring renewable development and financial governance expertise to support WRISE’s next phase of growth. April Christensen and Jean Nelson-Houpert bring deep expertise in renewable development, finance, and strategic governance to help guide WRISE’s growing impact across the clean energy industry. Brooklyn, NY — [April 1, 2026] — Women of Renewable Industries and […]

WRISE Releases 2025 Annual Report: Celebrating 20 Years of “Bold & Limitless” Impact in Clean Energy

    Reflecting on two decades of momentum, strategic partnerships, and continued investment in the future of the clean energy workforce. Brooklyn, NY, December 2025 – Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) is proud to announce the release of our inaugural Annual Report. This milestone publication commemorates the organization’s 20th anniversary, highlighting two […]

WRISE and root/edge Announce the Release of the 2025 Salary and Sentiment Guide

  WRISE celebrates the release of this landmark report capturing the current state of the renewable energy workforce and dynamics shaping the industry, especially for women. Brooklyn, NY — Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) is proud to announce the release of the 2025 Clean Energy and Sustainability Salary and Sentiments Guide in […]

WRISE Celebrates Hadia Sheerazi as 2025 Recipient of the Kacie Peters Impact Award

WRISE congratulates Hadia Sheerazi on this esteemed recognition, celebrating her achievements and her invaluable contributions to the industry. Brooklyn, NY —Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) is proud to announce that Hadia Sheerazi, a visionary change maker, and Chapter Leader of WRISE New York, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Kacie […]

WRISE Welcomes Three New Leaders to Its Board of Directors to Help Drive Growth and Impact

    Johnelle Brown, Zoe Berkery, and Melissa Elkinton join WRISE’s Board to help shape it’s next chapter of an inclusive and equitable energy ecosystem where all people and our planet thrive. Brooklyn, NY, July 8, 2025 —Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) is proud to announce the addition of three accomplished professionals to […]

Letter from Executive Director – May 2025

Dear WRISE Community, I hope this message finds you safe and supported, even as we navigate what has become an especially difficult and uncertain time for so many in our community and industry. We are all feeling the weight of the moment. Many among us are facing job losses, financial strain, and personal hardship.  Across […]

WRISE Announces 2025 Rudd Mayer Fellowship and Wind at Our Backs Recipients

The ten awardees will attend ACP’s CLEANPOWER conference in Phoenix, AZ, this May. Brooklyn, NY — WRISE is proud to announce the selection of eight 2025 Rudd Mayer Fellows and two 2025 Wind at Our Backs Awardees. These prestigious fellowships are awarded through a competitive process to outstanding college students and recent graduates. Established in […]

WRISE Welcomes Constance Thompson as 2025 Board President

Thompson brings two decades of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice ( DEIJ ) leadership to WRISE as its new Board President, marking a pivotal moment in the organization’s 20-year mission to advance *ALL women and underrepresented groups in the renewable energy industry. Brooklyn, NY, January, 2025 —Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) proudly […]