We are excited to help them make connections across the industry at WINDPOWER and I can’t wait to see where their paths will lead them next.” “This fellowship is an important step in ensuring that these amazing hardworking women get a jumpstart on their careers and access to the resources of the WRISE community.
“Rudd Mayer was an inspiration for action and progress as she advocated for wind energy and each of our 2019 Fellows are actively building on that legacy,” said Kristen Graf, Executive Director of Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy. Rose Luna, Northwest Renewable Energy InstituteĮlizabeth O’Connell, Lewis and Clark Law School The organization is supported through hundreds of volunteer hours and the generous contributions of individuals as well as corporate partners.Six Rudd Mayer awardees will attend this year’s trade show and be recognized during the WRISE Luncheon at WINDPOWERīrooklyn, 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.
WRISE ENERGY SERIES
WRISE is now an organization with local chapters in the US and Canada national programming that includes the annual luncheon, leadership forum, and webinar series and a growing grassroots network of more 4,000 women and men.
WRISE ENERGY PROFESSIONAL
Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) formerly called Women of Wind Energy (WoWE) was founded in 2005 and promotes the education, professional development, and advancement of women to achieve a strong diversified workforce and support a renewable energy economy. WRISE encourages individuals to peruse our website to learn about the good work these sponsors are helping provide to our growing network of women and men. WRISE is developing a website to support the expanded scope and direction, while keeping our mission the same and continuing to be a leading organization in this confluence of technologies.Īlongside our more than 3,000 supporters, the organization has been strongly supported by corporations that align with our mission by sponsoring a myriad of programs, or more foundationally as an overall contributor. “Working with women and men from the different technologies will allow us to fully embrace our mission to achieve a strong diversified workforce and support a renewable energy economy.” “This is a pivotal time for the energy sector and an exciting time for our organization,” added Jennifer Martin, WRISE President and co-chair of the Stoel Rives LLP energy practice.
21 Webinars covering renewable energy and energy storage topics.25 Awards given for Woman of the Year, Rising Star, and Champion.80+ Rudd Mayer Fellows and Wind at Our Backs Scholars.480+ One-on-one and Peer Group Mentoring participants.WRISE will build upon its many successes including: “We look forward to working with a broader community of industry professionals to advance, connect, and empower women across various fields who are engaged in moving the world toward a renewable energy future.” “It is an exciting time as the renewable energy sector grows and women enter the workforce in increasing numbers,” said Kristen Graf, WRISE Executive Director.
In response to ongoing conversations with our stakeholders and recent industry trends, WRISE will continue to work with the wind industry, but will broaden our scope to include solar, energy storage, energy efficiency, energy management, and power marketers focused on renewables, transmission, distributed generation, and smart grid technologies. In order to fully live the organizational mission to support a robust renewable energy economy, as WRISE (pronounced rise), the group is opening its programs and services to go beyond its wind energy legacy. Under the new name, Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE), the organization will continue to build on over 10 years of success working to advance women across the renewable energy spectrum. Brooklyn, NY: Women of Wind Energy (WoWE) announced a new name and logo today during a live, virtual event held before hundreds of supporters across the country.
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