WRISE congratulates Melina Acevedo 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 Melina Acevedo, Project Management and Development Associate at D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments and leader of Latinxs in Sustainability, has been honored as […]
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WRISE Celebrates Longstanding Board Members Elizabeth Kaiga and Raheleh Folkerts as They Term Out from the Board of Directors
WRISE proudly recognizes the remarkable contributions of Elizabeth Kaiga, Chief Commercial Officer at DNV, and Raheleh Folkerts, Head of Global Digital Marketing at Lightsource bp, as they retire from the WRISE Board of Directors. Brooklyn, NY —Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) is proud to honor two extraordinary leaders, Elizabeth Kaiga, Chief Commercial […]
WRISE Announced as Strategic Partner for SolarPlaza Summit North America 2025
Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) proudly partners with SolarPlaza for the upcoming Solar Asset Management North America Summit. Brooklyn, NY — Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Solarplaza for the Solarplaza Summit Asset Management North America, taking place on April 23-24, 2025, […]
WRISE and GRID Alternatives Announce 2024 Solar Fellowship Recipients
The eight aspiring solar professionals selected will attend RE+ in Anaheim Brooklyn, NY — Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) and GRID Alternatives today announced the 2024 Rising Solar Fellowship recipients. A part of WRISE and GRID’s workforce diversity initiatives, the fellowship is aimed at anyone identifying as a woman or marginalized […]
Commissioner Noemí Gallardo Joins WRISE Board of Directors
Brooklyn, NY — Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) is excited to welcome Commissioner Noemí Gallardo to its Board of Directors. As a new board member, Commissioner Gallardo will support our various programs aimed at increasing the representation and participation of ALL women, from entry to executive levels, thereby ensuring diversity within the […]
Lauren Haller Joins WRISE Board of Directors
Brooklyn, NY — Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) is excited to welcome Lauren Haller to their Board of Directors. As a new board member, Haller will enhance women’s engagement in the clean energy industry and support our various programs aimed at increasing the representation and participation of ALL women at all industry […]
energyRe Senior Vice President Asha Gandhi Joins WRISE Board of Directors
Brooklyn, NY — Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) is excited to welcome Asha Gandhi to their Board of Directors. As a new board member, Gandhi will support our various programs and catalyze women and other leaders within the industry to create opportunities for attraction and retention within the industry, enable access to […]
Constance Thompson Joins WRISE Board of Directors
Brooklyn, NY — Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) is excited to welcome Constance Thompson to their Board of Directors. As a new board member, Constance will support our growing impact programs, catalyzing young people across the country on their journey into the renewable energy and sustainability sector. Thompson serves as Senior Vice President, […]
WRISE and GRID Alternatives announce winners of solar fellowship
The eight aspiring solar professionals selected will attend RE+ in Las Vegas Brooklyn, NY — Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) and GRID Alternatives today announced the 2023 Rising Solar Fellowship recipients. A part of WRISE and GRID’s workforce diversity initiatives, the fellowship is aimed at anyone identifying as a woman or […]
WRISE announces 2023 Rudd Mayer Fellowship and Wind at Our Backs recipients
The eight awardees will attend ACP’s CLEANPOWER conference in New Orleans this May Brooklyn, NY — WRISE has selected six 2023 Rudd Mayer Fellows and two 2023 Wind at Our Backs Scholars. Each year, WRISE awards these fellowships on a competitive basis to current college students or recent graduates who identify as women and […]