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Leading with Intention in a Complex, Unequal World

About Barbara Barbara S. dos Santos, Ph.D. is the Utility Partnerships Lead at Arcadia and a national leader in clean energy policy. A Brazilian immigrant in the U.S., she brings a mission-driven approach to every role she takes on, leading with intention to build a more equitable and sustainable energy system. Leadership isn’t about a…

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Selling Intelligence in the Power Sector

As a Client Relationship Manager at PTR, Najd is responsible for growing and strengthening PTR's client network across Europe and the Middle East. With over 5 years of experience in market expansion and client engagement, Najd has a proven track record of establishing and fostering valuable connections. Prior to joining the Power Technology and Industrial…

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The Value of Water

Javi is from Chile and has lived in Minnesota, USA since 2011. She joined Cargill in May of 2019 as the Global Business Leader for the Power Systems Business which includes Dielectric and Cooling Solutions. She started her career in P&G, followed by 14 years at 3M Company. Through her career, she has served in…

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EcoWomen: Two Decades of Powering Women, Planetand Purpose

ECOWOMEN WAS BUILT ON THE BELIEF THAT WHEN WOMEN RISE, THE PLANET BENEFITS AND AS SUCH THEIR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER WOMEN TO BECOME LEADERS IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY. EcoWomen Rising For over 20 years, EcoWomen has been a force for good — cultivating community, advancing careers, and empowering women across energy and…

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Women Trailblazers at the Heart of Sustainability

Aleezeh Shahid is a Consultant for Business Growth and Marketing Strategy at PTR Inc., where she provides strategic guidance on enhancing the company's market position and expanding its business footprint. Leveraging her expertise in brand management, public relations, and strategic communication, Aleezeh helps shape impactful growth initiatives. Previously, Aleezeh was the Brand and Strategic Communications…

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The Ripple Effect: How Mentorship Pays Purpose Forward
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The Ripple Effect: How Mentorship Pays Purpose Forward

I was first introduced to the concept of mentorship fairly late in life. At twenty-three, I was a first-year graduate student at West Virginia University, desperately looking for a job to cover my expenses. When I finally got hired to work in a campus office, my boss was an intimidatingly fierce woman—someone who could get…

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Mentorship and Nurturing the Next Generation of Women Innovators: The Journey of Nicole and the Econic Earth Foundation , NICOLE WATSON
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Mentorship and Nurturing the Next Generation of Women Innovators: The Journey of Nicole and the Econic Earth Foundation

The world stands at a pivotal crossroads. As we confront growing challenges such as climate change, inequality, and resource depletion, the need for innovative and sustainable solutions has never been more urgent.  For women innovators, the path is often full of barriers, from societal expectations to limited access to mentorship and opportunities. However, mentorship has…

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DistribuTech 2025 Report
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DistribuTech 2025 Report

This year, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend Distributech 2025 in Texas as an official media partner through WPS. As the leading event for transmission and distribution in the U.S., it continues to spotlight technologies shaping the future of power.   Though still fairly new to the industry, each event offers a fresh lens.…

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Power Panel Discussion Featuring Javiera McGuiggan

Last year's Power Panel Discussion brought together some of the brightest minds in the energy sector, and one of the standout speakers was Javiera McGuiggan from Cargill Bioindustrial. As the leader of Cargill's power systems business, Javiera shared her expertise on the rapidly changing dynamics of the power industry. A Surprising Surge in Demand Javiera…

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Q&A with Julie Wallin, Industry Manager, Power Systems, and Suzanne Stauduhar – Industry Manager, Power Systems, Cargill Bioindustrial

WPS What strategies do you believe are essential for fostering gender diversity and promoting the advancement of women in leadership roles within the power systems industry? Julie Wallin One of the most important things in my opinion, which can apply to many other topics, is being deliberate about what your goals are around diversity…

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