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Join us tomorrow for our panel discussion on diversity in the energy profession, where you will meet our esteemed moderator, Dr. Richard Ezike, Deputy Director of NSBE’s Energy SIG. As a Clean Technology Project Manager at Argonne National Laboratory, Richard supports the Sustainable Transportation and Education Partnership department’s mission to research, develop, demonstrate, and deploy cutting edge science and technology, create impactful education, workforce and equity-centered programming, shape sustainable transportation solutions, and build the next generation workforce to transition the nation to e-mobility. Prior to Argonne, Richard has worked for the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, CHPlanning Ltd., the Urban Institute, the Union of Concerned Scientists, and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. He has advised on transportation issues for federal agencies such as the Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency, and for organizations such as the Transportation Research Board, Smart Growth America, the Greenlining Institute, Securing America’s Future Energy, and the State Innovation Exchange. Richard holds degrees in chemical engineering with a Doctorate from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and a Bachelor’s from North Carolina State University. Register: https://lnkd.in/gsBzCTAV #DiversityandInclusion #EnergyCareers #AABEDC #NSBE

Only 2 days until our BEAM panel discussion celebrating diversity in the energy profession. If you have questions for the panel, drop them in the comments below. ? There is still time to Register: https://lnkd.in/gsBzCTAV #diversity #energycareers #aabedc #nsbedc #BEAM

Register now to reserve your spot for our BEAM event - Lighting the Way: Celebrating Diversity in the Energy Profession. This will be an engaging panel discussion about careers in energy. There will also be a reception with delicious soul food following the panel! Come and meet our esteemed panelists: Valencia McClure, Vince Ransom, Rebecca Kennedy, Keith Wiggins, MBA, and Dr. Richard Ezike (moderator) Register: https://lnkd.in/gsBzCTAV #diversity #energycareers #aabedc #nsbedc #BEAM

Rebecca Kennedy is Principal Corporate Counsel at Microsoft, where she is responsible for helping to energize data centers in the Americas.? Before joining Microsoft, she served as an associate lawyer at a national law firm based in Washington, D.C., where she was part of a team serving as national outside energy counsel to one of the largest companies in the world.?In that role, she helped manage all aspects of data center electrification and development, while helping her client achieve its net-zero carbon emissions goals and its needs for 100% renewable energy.??She is committed to promoting energy justice, which she believes is critical to building a strong foundation for an equitable energy transition.? Rebecca was named a?Super Lawyers?Rising Star in 2023 and 2024.?She was also selected to participate in the Institute for Energy Law’s 2023-2024 Leadership Class, a prestigious national program in which only a small number of energy professionals are invited to participate. ? Register: https://lnkd.in/gsBzCTAV

As Vice President of Gas Operations for Columbia Gas of Ohio, Vince Ransom is responsible for emergency response, operations, and maintenance of the distribution systems that provide safe, reliable, and efficient natural gas service to approximately 1.5 million customers in Ohio.? He has more than three decades of experience in the energy industry and has held numerous leadership roles with ComEd and PECO Energy.? He places a strong focus on employee engagement and development. Prior to his work with Columbia Gas, Vince served as the Director of Transmission/Substation Work Management & Business Support for ComEd, an Exelon company, with responsibilities including administration of a budget of almost $400 million as well as setting strategic direction for multi-year work plans and budget levels. A native of Chicago, Vince earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management/Human Resources from Rosemont College Bryn Mawr, Pa. and certificates from the Cornell School of Industrial and Labor Relations and Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan’s School of Business. Register: https://lnkd.in/gsBzCTAV #BEAM #energyawareness #blackleadersinenergy #blackexcellence

Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Keith Wiggins, MBA has 15+ years of experience in engineering and management roles, including working as an engineer at PPL, where he was elected as the President of the African-American Employee Resource Group. Embracing his entrepreneurial spirit, Keith founded Greene Solutions, LLC in 2020, an engineering firm based out of Northern VA, supporting utility clients in the gas, power, solar, and telecommunications industry. Its primary focus territories are the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic Coast, the Southeast region, and the Southwest region of the U.S. For Keith, Greene Solutions represents more than just an engineering firm. He founded the company after seeing the chaos happening across the country with the Black Lives Matter movement, realizing it was time to build something to preserve his legacy. Greene Solutions’ core values are diversity, equality, community service, personal and professional growth, innovation, inclusion, and most importantly, opportunity! Keith holds a Bachelors’ Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Pennsylvania State University and a Masters’ Degree in Business Administration from Shippensburg University. #diversity #entrepreneurship #engineering #energyleaders

Valencia McClure serves as Vice President, Governmental and External Affairs and President, Pepco Region, responsible for building and developing relationships with key stakeholders across Pepco’s District of Columbia and Maryland service area. She currently serves on the Boards for DC Economic Partnership, DC Builders Industry Association, Prince Georges County Business Roundtable, the DC Chamber of Commerce, and the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. In 2024, Valencia was appointed to the DC Mayor’s Task Force on Chinatown/Gallery Place and was named as a Washington Business Journal Diversity in Business Honoree. Additionally, Valencia was recognized as Baltimore Sun’s Top 25 Women to Watch, a recipient of the President’s Roundtable Corporate Executive Trailblazer Award, and acknowledged as an outstanding African American Alumni from the University of Texas at Arlington. Register: https://lnkd.in/gsBzCTAV Have questions for Valencia? Drop them in the comments below! #pepco #energyawareness #diversity #Blackleaders

Join us for an engaging panel discussion celebrating diversity in the energy industry!?Our esteemed panelists include Valencia McClure, Keith Wiggins, MBA, Rebecca Kennedy, and Vince Ransom. During this one-hour session, we’ll explore emerging trends in energy and career opportunities within the field. Have questions for our panelists? Drop them in the comments below! ???Location:?K&L Gates LLP, 1601 K St., NW, Washington, DC, 20003 ???Date & Time:?Thursday, October 24, from 6–8 PM Register now to reserve your spot by October 23rd: https://lnkd.in/dPZ83VyE A happy hour reception will follow the discussion! #NSBE #AABE #BlacksinEnergy #LeadersinEnergy #EnergyAwareness

On Thursday, October 24, 2024, the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE DC) and the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the National Association of Black Engineers (NSBE DC) are having a panel discussion on diversity in the energy industry.?The panelists will discuss emerging trends in the energy industry, career opportunities in the energy field, and how to navigate the various stages of a career journey.??Come learn about careers in energy and network with black professionals and leaders in the energy field. When:?Oct 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where:?K&L Gates LLP , 1601 K St NW # 1, Washington, DC 20006, USA Space is limited so you must register to attend! Happy hour reception to follow with delicious soul food appetizers, beer, and wine.

Join us this Thursday, October 10th, from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, for a BEAM Social! Fellowship with one another and hear more about AABE DC’s upcoming programming for 2024 and 2025.? ? Please register by October 9: https://lnkd.in/eAJYzmc3 When: October 10 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm? Where: The Continent | 1110 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005