WRISE Celebrates Katy Briggs’ Lasting Contributions as Board President
Under Katy Briggs’ tenure, WRISE launched groundbreaking initiatives, achieved record-breaking conference attendance, and strengthened its mission to empower women and diverse gender identities in the renewable energy industry.
Brooklyn, NY, January, 2025 —Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE), a nonprofit organization with a mission to drive the transition to an equitable energy future by championing the advancement of ALL women across the renewable and sustainable energy industries, extends its deepest gratitude to Katy Briggs for her outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment during her tenure as Board President.
Under Katy’s visionary leadership, WRISE achieved remarkable milestones that strengthened its mission and expanded its impact. During her tenure, WRISE successfully launched the Executive Women Summit, set new records for attendance at its flagship Leadership Forum, and forged transformative partnerships that continue to empower women and gender-diverse individuals across the industry. Katy’s dedication ensured that WRISE’s executive team and broader community had the resources and guidance needed to thrive.
“We are deeply grateful for the passion, vision, and tireless dedication Katy brought to WRISE. She has truly made a lasting impact that will ensure our community continues to have access to essential resources, opportunities for growth, and a supportive network,” said Doseke Akporiaye, Executive Director of WRISE. “While we will miss her guidance and leadership, we are excited to continue the important work of advancing our mission, carrying forward the foundation that Katy strengthened.”
“Katy is the rare leader who is both level-headed and fearless. It’s inspiring to watch her bite off a huge challenge and then calmly and methodically solve it. She never hesitates to jump in when work needs doing, even when others can’t see where to begin. Her example has made me braver to keep pushing myself,” said Julia Bovey, WRISE Board Member.
“Katy’s visionary and transformational leadership strengthened WRISE’s operations, refined our mission, delivered our most successful Leadership Conference to date, and shaped a highly impactful Board of Directors. Her dedication and unique leadership style inspired us all, laying a strong foundation for advancing women and people of diverse gender identities toward a more inclusive renewable energy industry,” said Constance Thompson, WRISE Board Member.
As Katy transitions out of this role, she will remain an integral part of the organization’s journey, and will remain on the WRISE Board.
WRISE invites its community to join in celebrating Katy Briggs for her exceptional service, visionary leadership, and enduring impact. Her contributions have laid a strong foundation for the organization’s continued success in fostering equity and inclusivity across the renewable energy sector.
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About Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy:
Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE), formerly Women of Wind Energy (WoWE), was founded in 2005 to accelerate the transition to a sustainable and equitable energy future by igniting the collective power of the community. WRISE has local chapters across the US and Canada; national programming that includes the annual luncheon, Leadership Forum, fellowships, the Speakers Bureau, and webinar series; and a growing grassroots network of more than 25,000 participants. The organization is supported through hundreds of volunteer hours and the generous contributions of individuals and corporate partners. For more information about WRISE, visit www.wrisenergy.org.