Category: Recent Press Releases

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 […]

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 […]

WRISE proudly marks 20 years of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in renewable energy with a renewed mission to champion impactful change and equal opportunity, culminating in a 20th Anniversary Gala in New York City on June 26, 2025. Brooklyn, NY, January, 2025 — Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) proudly kicks off […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]