The Women of Wind Energy group changed its name this week to Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) to reflect a new focus that includes bringing more women into the solar industry. Executive Director Kristen Graf sat down with us to explain what the change really means. William Shakespeare’s Juliet once pondered (and we […]
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Women of Wind Energy Rebrands as WRISE to Serve Greater Renewable Energy Space
Answering a call for representation for women across all sectors of renewable energy, the nonprofit organization Women of Wind Energy (WoWE) has formally changed its name to Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE). “This is an incredible moment in time for us, not only because of the months of work and effort that […]
Women of Wind Energy (WoWE) works with industry leaders to support a diversified work force at WINDPOWER 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2016 Brooklyn, NY —Women of Wind Energy (WoWE) has selected six 2016 Rudd Mayer Memorial Fellows and five 2016 Wind at Our Backs Scholars and plans to recognize them at the group’s annual luncheon on Wednesday May 25 during the WINDPOWER 2016 Conference and Exhibition in New Orleans Meet the 2016 […]
Today, Women of Wind Energy (WoWE) announced that Elizabeth Kaiga has joined its board of directors.
Today, Women of Wind Energy (WoWE) announced that Elizabeth Kaiga has joined its board of directors. “As we transition our program work at Women of Wind Energy to include all renewables, we are thrilled to add Elizabeth to our board,” said WoWE Executive Director, Kristen Graf. “Her valuable experience and expertise across the renewable energy […]
Women of Wind Energy Relaunches Houston Chapter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2016 Brooklyn, NY (May 3, 2016) – Women of Wind Energy (WoWE), a national nonprofit based in Brooklyn, NY and focused on the education, professional development, and advancement of women in renewable energy is excited to announce the official re-launch of its Houston Chapter. After a couple of years of […]
WoWE 2016 Honors announced as WINDPOWER in New Orleans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2016 The winners of the Women of Wind Energy (WoWE) Awards were announced at the annual luncheon held at AWEA’s WINDPOWER 2016 Conference in New Orleans, LA. The awards put the spotlight on professionals at the pinnacle of the industry as well as on the up-and-coming next generation of leaders. […]