WOMEN OF NOTE

Q&A with Hamideh Bitaraf, Hitachi
Q&A with Hamideh Bitaraf, PhD, Advisory and Power System Simulations Manager 

Employers in the industry can show their support for gender equality by having family friendly…

Julie Rotchell: a Lifetime of Achievements

Julie Rotchell is leading Transformer Service operations for Hitachi Energy in the UK, with nearly…

Merve Maden Avci: Championing ambition for women

Merve is Product Line Manager for Electrical Systems and Solutions EMEA at Eaton, the power…

Jennifer Green: Passion, Dedication and Mentorship

Technology Research (PTR). As a nature lover and a traveler, she likes to see the role she plays as part of the energy transition that helps preserve the planet.

Efra F. Usmani: Supporting the energy transition

Technology Research (PTR). As a nature lover and a traveler, she likes to see the role she plays as part of the energy transition that helps preserve the planet.

Aleezeh Shahid: Choosing a Dynamic Career

Aleezeh is a senior analyst at Power Technology Research. She leads the power grid research team at Power Technology Research in developing syndicated power grid services and manages custom research projects for various clients across the world.

Melissa Carmine-Zajac: Encouraging Learning and Growth

Melissa is the Director of Laboratory Services for Doble Engineering Company and is based at the corporate headquarters in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

Lana Norton: Supporting Women in Trade and Technical Roles

When Lana first became a powerline technician, it was rare to hear of another woman working in the trade, and even less likely to meet another woman in the field. Lana set out to change this and connect women in trades in Canada’s electricity sector.

Karina Yonemoto: Advancing Female Leadership

Karina is a great believer in the power of attitude and leadership based on creativity, sensitivity, and empathy. She is leading #EnergíaSinLímites (Unlimited Energy), Siemens Energy’s program for developing cutting-edge leadership.

Brenda Méndez: Leading by Example

Laura Lynn Vandiver is a transformer cooling expert and Business Development Manager at Paradoxe Corporation. She is a mother of three teenagers and lives in Jackson, Tennessee with her family, two cats and two dogs.