During interviews led by Javiera McGuiggan, Head of Bioindustrials at Cargill and Executive Editorial Board member at APC Media, we had the opportunity to speak with three women leading the way in their fields: Carmen Low, Elena Nogueira, and Najd Nasser Eddin.
Carmen Low, Business Development Manager at Comemde, shared her long-standing connection with the…
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…
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…
In an industry often characterized by its slow pace of change, few women leaders have played a more influential role in keeping the utility sector informed and connected than Audra Drazga. Over more than two decades, she helped build one of the industry's most respected platforms—Energy Central—empowering utility professionals with the insights, trends, and innovations…
Throughout my life, I have been fortunate to have mentors who shaped my academic and professional journey. The most significant among them is my mother. Watching her excel at her career as a psychology professor while raising two children instilled in me the belief that women can do anything. A Mentor Who Demanded Excellence Another…
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.…
Florencia Rodriguez Lamas's journey is a testament to the power of resilience, passion, and the unwavering commitment to uplifting another woman. Her story, which began as an intern in Argentina 16 years ago, has evolved into a mission to highlight and support women and minorities, within the energy sector. With a background in finance, business…
