Interview with Megan Winchell, NovaSource Power

WPS: Megan, share with us why you chose power industry and who influenced you to help make that decision. Megan Winchell: Being from Oklahoma, energy is practically in your DNA. My paternal grandfather was a petroleum engineer, and my maternal grandfather taught mechanical power and technology at Oklahoma State. Growing up working in my grandpa’s…

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Interview with Javiera McGuiggan, Cargill Bioindustrials

Alan Ross: I am Alan Ross at DistribuTech 2025 in Dallas and my next guest, I am delighted to say, is Javiera McGuiggan, the Global Head of Power Systems, Bioindustrials at Cargill. Javi, since the last time we talked I see that you have changed job titles, correct? Tell me a little about that. Javiera…

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The H-J Family of Companies: How Women Executives are Energizing the Transformers Components Sector

The H-J Family of Companies is a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of products and solutions to the heavy electrical industry. These components support the transformer, switchgear, regulator, recloser and breaker industries, along with specialties in the utility market. Founded in 1969, H-J is headquartered outside of St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The company…

New Edition: Are Women in Power Really in Power?

The wait is over! The latest issue of Women in Power Systems magazine, dedicated to championing the presence of women in influential roles within the power systems industry, is finally out. Packed with insightful articles and inspiring stories, this edition is set to redefine the narrative of gender representation in the field. Thanks to the…

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Interview with Jeanette Southwood, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, Engineers Canada

Jeanette, thank you very much for joining us today, with Women in Power Systems, and supporting our cause by sharing your knowledge with us. First, I wanted to say that your work and involvement with many organizations are really inspiring, not just for women, but for all of us and all of the people who…

Technology Spotlight

Thinking about sustainability as a user of power equipment

Technology Spotlight by Hiroko Isaji In 2011, Japan was hit by a large scaled earthquake off the coast of Tohoku region, which severely damaged its power facilities. In the case of oil-filled & insulated equipment such as transformers, there was a significant amount of oil spills and leakage due to the impact of earthquake and…

Up & Coming

Up and Coming – Aida Jahangir, Electrical Engineer

Up and Coming is our new column dedicated to highlighting the successes of young women in the power systems industry, be it students or young professionals. My name is Aida Jahangir. I am 33 years old and I am from Iran. I am a master’s degree holder in Electrical Engineering with five years of working…

Up & Coming

Up and Coming – Trinity Stanley, EUSRT Instructor

Richmond Community College Up and Coming is our new column dedicated to highlighting the successes of young women in the power systems industry, be it students or young professionals. My name is Trinity Stanley and I am a woman in power systems! It all started when I was in high school and had no idea…

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Breaking Stereotypes: Women Can Make a Difference in Power Systems Industry

By Julia Baranava, Marketing Professional I am currently working at RESA Power as a Marketing Manager who oversees all marketing activities across different channels. We have a relatively small but very active Marketing Department here, but I really hope that our department will grow as the company grows. RESA Power is one of the fastest-growing…

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Interview with Desarai Mosher

If you choose to continuously learn and grow, well, you’ll naturally find you DO belong in that industry and make your mark. If this is the industry you want to be in, don’t let anything stand in your way… It’s really all about putting in the work, and continuously learning. Desarai Mosher *Despite her recent departure…

Interview with Megan Winchell, NovaSource Power

Interview with Javiera McGuiggan, Cargill Bioindustrials

The H-J Family of Companies: How Women Executives are Energizing the Transformers Components Sector

New Edition: Are Women in Power Really in Power?

Interview with Jeanette Southwood, Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, Engineers Canada

Thinking about sustainability as a user of power equipment

Up and Coming – Aida Jahangir, Electrical Engineer

Up and Coming – Trinity Stanley, EUSRT Instructor

Breaking Stereotypes: Women Can Make a Difference in Power Systems Industry

Interview with Desarai Mosher

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