Join the WRISE Speakers Bureau

The WRISE Speakers Bureau supports our organizational mission and serves to amplify and project new voices across the renewable industry and beyond. This new program will showcase the expertise of women across the renewable energy spectrum, from wind/solar to biomass and from R&D to acquisitions.

 

The WRISE Speakers Bureau is a public, searchable database of outstanding women and individuals of underrepresented genders who are qualified and willing to publicly, speak, present and engage on renewable energy topics.

This Speakers Bureau supports our organizational mission and promotes underrepresented voices across the renewable energy industry in North America. It is essential to include everyone in all types of renewable energy and sustainability discussions.  

Why the WRISE Speakers Bureau Matters 

Speaker diversity benefits the individuals who take the stage and also the audience, who learn from a variety of perspectives. It opens the door for more underrepresented voices across the renewable energy industry in the future; seeing individuals with diverse perspectives and backgrounds presented as role models helps to inspire those who want to add their voices to the conversation. 

 

What to Expect 

We ask for permission to share the information you provide in the public, searchable WRISE Speakers Bureau database as follows:

• Your First Name, Last Name, Title, Pronouns, Race, Veteran status, and expertise (may include Business Type, Market Sector, Energy Sources, Experience Level, Area of Expertise). While initially focused on gender diversity, WRISE recognizes the importance of intersectionality and all forms of diversity. By including demographic categories beyond gender you are helping to further diversify the stage.
  
  
• Your contact information and other personal details will not be shared publicly by participating in this program.
  
  
• By signing up for the Speakers Bureau, you agree to be contacted by WRISE, our local chapters, event organizers, and advocacy organization via the program portal. WRISE will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide local and national updates.

 

Eligibility criteria for joining the Bureau: 

• You must be a woman or other underrepresented gender with expertise in Renewable Industries and Sustainability topics.
  
  
• For immediate inclusion on the list, we request at least one prior experience as a speaker or moderator. Provide at least one conference, session, and/or webinar where you’ve spoken, virtual and/or in-person.
  
  
• Those without experience will be placed in WRISE’s speaker training program. 
• Willingness to engage with speakers in our community, including sharing and receiving feedback on ways to improve, or being a guest speaker or listener for those that are learning and practicing.

                                 

How it works:

• When an interested party wishes to contact you, they will click a “contact” button in the Bureau and you will receive an email notification.
  
  
• It’s up to you to choose which ones to accept. We ask that you reply to each inquiry whether you are interested or not out of courtesy.
  
  
• Please make an effort to keep your profile updated, especially if you change jobs. We will send email reminders to both your work and personal email addresses encourage you to keep your information updated.
  
  
• Upon signing up, you’ll receive a confirmation email within 1-2 business days. If you don’t receive this email, please check your SPAM folder and reach out to speakersbureau[at]wrisenergy[dot]org.
  
  
• As the program takes shape, please share your feedback. Over time, we hope to continue expanding the community and promoting representation on stages all over the world. Please send any comments/questions to speakersbureau[at]wrisenergy[dot]org.
  
  
• If you are interested in sponsoring the Speakers Bureau program, please contact giving[at]wrisenergy[dot]org.

 

Permission to share the information you provide:

Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) will share the information (first name, last name, title, company, bio) provided on this form via a public facing website and will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide local and national updates. By signing up for the Speakers Bureau, you agree to be communicated with by WRISE, our local chapters, event organizers and advocacy organization via the program portal. Your personal contact information will not be shared publicly by participating in this program.