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Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE)
Industry Associations
Brooklyn, NY 24,190 followers
About us
Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) accelerates the transition to a sustainable and equitable energy future by igniting the collective power of community. *Formerly Women of Wind Energy (WoWE)*
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http://wrisenergy.org
External link for Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE)
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- Industry Associations
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- 2-10 employees
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- Brooklyn, NY
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- Nonprofit
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155 Water St
Brooklyn, NY 11201, US
Employees at Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE)
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Jessica Lawrence-Vaca
Solar Industry Leader | Change-maker | Storyteller | Advocate | Senior Vice President @ Array | CHIEF Member
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Katy Briggs
Principal Consultant for DNV Energy Systems
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Sarah Dougherty
Community Engagement Manager, Leading Light Wind | WRISE NYC Chapter Lead
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Danielle Pucherelli, P.E.
EHS and Sustainability Engineer
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Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) reposted this
💚A huge thank you to Summit Ridge Energy, Registration Sponsor of the 2024 Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) Annual Leadership Forum! Your support of this event means so much to so many. At WRISE, WOMEN is inclusive of all who identify as women, and allies who support the advancement of women in the industry. I’m grateful to all the staff members, planning committee volunteers, and corporate marketing/sponsorship pros like Wendy (Yoder) Beach who are making this experience so meaningful, accessible and FABULOUS for attendees. ✅ Register for the 2024 Annual Leadership Forum (Oct 9-11) here: https://lnkd.in/gDVgMAFG.
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Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) reposted this
☀ Become a Sponsor for a Brighter Future! ☀ Join GRID Alternatives and Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) at the nation’s premier solar trade show to connect with companies eager to hire talent with diverse expertise and transferable skills for the booming clean energy sector. Be a part of the RE+ Clean Energy Job Fair 2024 on Wednesday, September 11th, in Anaheim, California, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM! Why Sponsor? ⚡ Gain exposure to leading clean energy companies. ⚡Showcase your commitment to diversity and sustainability. ⚡Network with key industry professionals and potential partners. ⚡Explore our sponsorship opportunities here: Explore our sponsorship opportunities here! https://lnkd.in/dBA3JwwG If you have any questions or need to secure your spot, please contact us at [email protected]. We hope to see you at the event!
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Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) reposted this
Design Strategist and Urbanist I Cofounder at 3x3 I Adjunct Faculty at Pratt Institute I AIA D+I Co-Chair
📣 Celebrate the onset of NYC Climate Week with WE Connect’s Mobilizing Women-Led Green Entrepreneurship event on September 20, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. ET at 1 Liberty Street, New York! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4743vwo ✨ A few key highlights✨ 👉Your host: Kina Thomas, WE NYC 👉 Opening Remarks: WE NYC, Maria Paula Otero, Trina Whiteside (Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) 👉 Fireside Chat: Michelle Li, Founder of Clever Carbon & Women and Climate, in conversation with Priyanka Jain, Co-founder of 3x3, discussing new models of entrepreneurship. 👉 Panel Discussion I: Join Lisa Mallner as she engages with three industry leaders to explore resources and programs for women entrepreneurs in the climate sector: Jordana Vásquez, Senior Manager of Resilient Cities Network Jeannette Williams, COO of Urban Future Lab Wenting Li, Senior Sustainable Design Specialist at HOK 👉 Panel Discussion II: Priyanka Jain will lead a discussion with pioneering women-led companies, sharing insights on the entrepreneurial journey for women in the climate sector: Anna Kimelman, Founder of Loopline Lizzy Kolar, CEO and Co-Founder of Scope Zero Judy Chang, Project Director at itselectric #wenyc #womeninclimate #NYCClimateWeek The event is planned in partnership with AIA New York | Center for Architecture, NY Climate Tech, Women.NYC, and Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE). The event is sponsored by Brightcore Energy and Solar Powered Success.
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We are proud to see our Executive Director, Doseke Akporiaye, recognized as an Energy Titan by Standard Solar! Thank you, Standard Solar, for supporting our mission and women in leadership who are shaping the clean energy industry. Don’t miss the chance to connect with more inspiring leaders at the upcoming WRISE Leadership Forum. Register today: https://lnkd.in/e-9vHtxE
Standard Solar's next Energy Titan is Doseke Akporiaye, Executive Director of Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) and 20+ year veteran of clean energy advocacy, entrepreneurship and relationship building among government, private sector and special interest groups. Doseke brings deep knowledge and experience in the energy, solar and financial industries to her work at WRISE, a national nonprofit dedicated to building community, promoting education, and cultivating leadership. WRISE works to recruit, retain, advance and inspire systematically excluded communities in pursuing a sustainable and equitable future. Prior to joining WRISE, Doseke was Managing Director of the Nigerian subsidiary of Oolu LLC and a member of the company’s Executive Committee. There she helped grow the business’ geographic coverage from a single location to its nationwide presence. By also founding an entrepreneurial-consulting firm, Doseke has helped countless businesses become competitive players across key industries. She is deeply committed to bringing equity to the energy transition, something that has been a driving factor throughout her career. Essential words from Doseke: “We want to be able to take all the different experiences we’ve had in dealing with these organizations and be able to start looking at best practices, white papers, to support our community so that they can develop more inclusive policies and practices within their respective companies.” #EnergyTransitionTitans #PoweringTheEnergyTransformation #communitysolar #commercialsolar #assetacquisition
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☀️Meet Karly Timko-Ruiz (she/her), one of our incredible 2024 Rising Solar Fellows! Karly recently graduated from Columbia University with her Bachelor's in Earth and Environmental Engineering where she heavily focused on renewable energy. She engaged in energy competitions such as the Solar District Cup and the Switch International Energy Case Competition (SIECC) where she developed strategies to integrate renewable energy sources into various societies. Currently, she is finishing up a summer internship with Sunnova Energy, where she comparatively analyzed different PV inverter technologies based on shading, energy production, and the Levelized Cost of Electricity. Karly is optimistic about her career in solar energy and the overall growth of the industry as the need for more clean energy options expands. Meet Karly and the 2024 cohort of Rising Solar Fellows at this year's RE+ conference! Join us at our Celebrating Women in Renewable Energy Reception (sold out) and/or the RE+ Clean Energy Job Fair: https://ow.ly/YXBe50T2mG2
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☀️Meet Sneha Narasimhan (she/her), one of our incredible 2024 Rising Solar Fellows! Sneha Narasimhan holds B. Tech and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from Amrita University Alumni, India, and the University of Minnesota, earned in 2013 and 2015, respectively. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in power electronics at FREEDM Systems Center, NC State University, USA. Her research focuses on improving energy efficiency in power electronics, aiming to meet future energy demands through innovative solutions. Sneha is a recipient of the Eastern North Carolina Section 2023 Outstanding Volunteer Award and the 2024 Cadence Diversity in Technology Scholarship. Actively engaged in volunteerism at NC State University and the IEEE Power Electronics Society, Sneha is dedicated to advancing technology and fostering inclusivity within the engineering community. Through various leadership roles, she has mentored students and promoted diversity and inclusion in electrical engineering. Meet Sneha and the 2024 cohort of Rising Solar Fellows at this year's RE+ conference! Join us at our Celebrating Women in Renewable Energy Reception (sold out) and/or the RE+ Clean Energy Job Fair: https://ow.ly/w96450T2nfY
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Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) reposted this
Why are only 32% of renewable energy jobs held by women? On #WomensEqualityDay, let's address this imbalance and highlight initiatives driving change: The Gender Gap in Numbers: 👉 Women make up just 32% of the global renewable energy workforce. 👉 Only 16.3% of C-suite roles in the U.S. & Canada are held by women. 👉 In Europe, women occupy a mere 4.4% of CEO positions in this sector. 👉 Women earn 20% less on average than their male counterparts. 👉 Less than 10% of leadership roles are held by women of color. Driving Change Through Empowerment: 🤝 Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) - Mentoring and connecting women to empower future leaders. 👩🔧 Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) - Advancing women’s roles in all aspects of renewable energy. 🌐 GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition - Supporting women globally in the energy transition. 💡 She Is Sustainable CIC - Uniting women in sustainability through global events and collaborative platforms. 💪 Together, let's power a more equal and sustainable world. 🌱 #WomensEqualityDay #RenewableEnergy #WomenInEnergy #Sustainability #GenderEquality #Empowerment #DiversityAndInclusion
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Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) reposted this
It's True - Women make up just 32% of the renewable energy workforce and only 22% hold senior leadership roles, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). On Women’s Equality Day, we celebrate the progress made and commit to driving change. At Renewables Forward, we’re dedicated to empowering women and creating a more inclusive, equitable future in clean energy. Join us at the Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) Leadership Forum, Oct. 9-11, in Washington, DC, to celebrate and advance women in energy. 🔗 Register today: https://lnkd.in/e-9vHtxE #WomensEqualityDay