GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. WRISE depends on the generosity of renewable energy businesses, nonprofit partners, foundations, […]
Category: Stories About WRISE
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 […]
Silence is not an option
Silence is not an option. In our community, the words exist. We must find them, lift them up, amplify them and in all the ways we can – speak truth to power. When we chose the name WRISE, it was with a recognition that “the W is silent.” A subtle and intentional reminder that […]
COVID-19 Update – May 2020
WRISE Community, I hope this message finds you as healthy as can be. As we navigate the changing times in new ways, I also hope that you feel surrounded by a community of support and care. Since my last update when shutdowns were just taking effect in NYC and around the country, things have continued to evolve […]
Note from WRISE Executive Director re: COVID-19
WRISE Community, As you likely saw in our email on March 13, WRISE has been closely monitoring the progression of COVID-19 and made the decision to cancel, postpone, or move online all of our events through the end of May 2020. Since the situation is regularly changing, I wanted to keep you informed. As many […]
WRISE Member Profile: Meet Tenley Dalstrom
Tenley Dalstrom Director of California Programs New Energy Nexus How did you get involved with WRISE? I had the great fortune of being involved in the launch and management of the Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) Program for Women in Clean Energy. Kristen Graf was the Education Awardee in 2013 before WRISE […]
Business Insider || An analysis of 870,000 LinkedIn profiles reveals just how male-dominated the energy industry really is. Four experts told us how to make it more inclusive.
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pv Magazine || Morning Brief: New events at Intersolar, Nexamp bringing community solar to New Jersey
Dynamic short-form presentations on the show floor in Innovation & Application and Energy Storage theaters, hosted by industry associations (including California Hydrogen Business Council, Solar Energy International, and WRISE) and exhibitors (including Alencon Systems, Everest Solar Systems, and Solahart Industries). Read more>
WRISE Member Profile: Meet Amanda Fornelli
Amanda Fornelli Strategic Partner 2R Group WRISE Los Angeles Program Director How did you get involved with WRISE? I first heard of WRISE back in 2018 when I attended the Chicago chapter’s WRISE & Wine Annual Tasting & Fundraiser and was incredibly thrilled to find a community of like-minded women to talk about renewable […]
Support WRISE on GivingTuesday and double your impact!
GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. WRISE depends on the generosity of renewable energy businesses, nonprofit partners, foundations, […]