The eight awardees will be recognized at WRISE virtual luncheon happening next month Brooklyn, NY —WRISE has selected six 2021 Rudd Mayer Memorial Fellows and two 2021 Wind at Our Backs Scholars. Each year, WRISE awards fellowships on a competitive basis to women and other underrepresented genders who are college students or recent graduates. The […]
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WRISE announces Keynote Speakers for 2021 Virtual Leadership Forum
Leaders from across the renewable industry will connect virtually this February for the inspiring event Brooklyn, NY — Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) announced a dynamic lineup of keynote speakers for the upcoming Leadership Forum taking place virtually on February 15-18. The 2021 WRISE Leadership Forum Keynote Speakers are: Nwamaka Agbo, Founder […]
WRISE welcomes four renewable industry leaders to board of directors
Brooklyn, NY — Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) announced today that Becky Diffen, Lan Adair Sasa, Daniela Toleva and Yoomin Hong have joined the organization’s board of directors. These new board members represent the renewable industry at-large and bring new perspectives and expertise to support the growing programs now offered across the […]
Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) and GRID Alternatives announce winners of solar fellowship
The eight Rising Women Solar Fellows selected to participate this year’s virtual North American Smart Energy Week for networking and career development as part of both organizations’ workforce diversity efforts Brooklyn, NY —WRISE and GRID Alternatives today announced their selection of eight women for the 2020 Rising Women Solar Fellowship. The fellowship is an opportunity […]
Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) announces 2020 Rudd Mayer Fellowship and Wind at Our Backs recipients
The eight awardees will be recognized at WRISE virtual luncheon happening later this month Brooklyn, NY —WRISE has selected six 2020 Rudd Mayer Memorial Fellows and two 2020 Wind at Our Backs Scholars. Each year, WRISE awards fellowships on a competitive basis to women college students or recent graduates. The fellowship honors wind industry pioneer […]
Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) and GRID Alternatives announce winners of solar fellowship
Six Rising Women SPI Fellows selected to attend this year’s Solar Power International for networking and career development as part of both organizations’ workforce diversity efforts Brooklyn, NY —WRISE and GRID Alternatives today announced their selection of six women for the 2019 Rising Women SPI Fellowship. The fellowship is an opportunity for women from […]
WRISE welcomes new board members to support work towards strong diversified workforce
Two years after broadening work across the renewable energy industry, organization continues to offer programs in support of a robust renewable energy economy Brooklyn, NY- Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) is excited to welcome three new women to their Board of Directors. These new board members represent the renewable industry at large […]
Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) works with industry leaders to support a diversified workforce at WINDPOWER 2019
Six Rudd Mayer awardees will attend this year’s trade show and be recognized during the WRISE Luncheon at WINDPOWER Brooklyn, NY —WRISE has selected six 2019 Rudd Mayer Memorial Fellows and plans to recognize them at the group’s luncheon on Wednesday, May 22nd during the WINDPOWER 2018 Conference and Exhibition in Houston. Meet the 2019 […]
WRISE Statement on New Diversity and Inclusion Report With a #DiversityChallenge for Energy Organizations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2019 WRISE Statement on New Diversity and Inclusion Report With a #DiversityChallenge for Energy Organizations Statement from Kristen Graf, Executive Director of Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy “ A robust renewable energy economy is a critical piece of tackling the climate crisis and starts with a strong diversified […]
Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) works with industry leaders to support a diversified workforce at WINDPOWER 2018
Six Rudd Mayer awardees will be joined by five Wind at Our Backs Scholars and recognized during the WRISE Luncheon Brooklyn, NY —WRISE has selected six 2018 Rudd Mayer Memorial Fellows and five 2018 Wind at Our Backs scholars and plans to recognize them at the group’s luncheon on Wednesday, May 9th during the WINDPOWER 2018 […]