Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) | Femmes en Énergies Renouvelables (FÉR)
Our mission is to advance the role and recognition of women and other underrepresented groups in the clean energy sector. We believe that this mission is more critical than ever as we strive for a just energy transition. We are committed to empowering women globally, ensuring they receive the recognition, support, and opportunities they deserve.
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Volunteer with WiRE to boost your career and join a supportive community. Contribute to a cause you are passionate about, gain invaluable leadership and project management skills, and expand your professional network with experts in the energy sector.
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Tanna Pirie has been connected to the relationship between environment and energy her entire life. Growing up on the Aroostook River in New Brunswick, with the Tinker hydroelectric dam in her backyard, Tanna as a child would imagine the dam as a stone castle, both beautiful and powerful…
Eng. Merab Birungi Byaruhanga is a registered engineer, a mother of four, and a distinguished leader in Uganda’s renewable energy sector. She currently serves as the Honorary Secretary of the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers and holds a senior position at GIZ Uganda within the Energy and Climate Cluster, where she co-leads a program focused on renewable energy and energy efficiency….
Melina Belinco's career in the nuclear energy sector reflects the power of curiosity, collaboration, and purpose-driven leadership. With over 18 years of experience, she now serves as President of Women in Nuclear (WiN) Global, a volunteer-based organization active in more than 140 countries. Her story—rooted in Argentina's pioneering nuclear tradition…
Francis Bradley’s journey to his current role as President & CEO at Electricity Canada began outside of the electrical sector altogether. Driven by a passion for international politics, particularly in the middle east, Francis was led to an early career in oil and gas. When the opportunity later presented itself to transition to electricity Francis seized it and hasn’t looked back….
Peter Gregg has been leading the charge (pun intended) at Nova Scotia Power since October 2020. During his time at the helm, he has made it his mission not only to ensure the company is steadily navigating towards the province’s decarbonization targets….
In the realm of renewable energy, Annette Verschuren stands as a trailblazer of innovation and purpose-driven leadership. As Chair and CEO of NRStor Inc., Annette powers up the energy transition by advancing energy storage solutions, driving sustainable change, and fostering societal progress…
I, Babayeva Aytek Ramiz, was born in an educated family in Baku city. In 1983, I entered secondary school No. 154 of Baku city and graduated with excellent grades in 1994. In the same year, I entered the Faculty of Energy of the Azerbaijan State Oil Academy, in 1998 I graduated with a bachelor's degree, and in 2000, I graduated with a master's degree in "High voltage technology and physics" with honors….
WiRE’s first video spotlight! Join us for a conversation with Heather Ferguson, a leading figure in Canada's dynamic energy sector. With Canada at the forefront of global renewable and sustainable energy initiatives, Heather's extensive experience in shaping the nation's energy landscape offers valuable insights. She and Raina Halabi will explore the exciting opportunities that lie ahead in the evolving world of energy. ..
Determined, passionate, and humble - Beth Buckmaster is the embodiment of an admirable leader. Beth, Director of Client and Stakeholder Relations at Hatch, is an expert at relationship building. In a recent interview with WiRE, she shed light on her incredible career journey, her passion for the renewable energy space, and provided invaluable advice on overcoming obstacles, both externally and within ourselves….
Fahimeh Kazempour is the Head of Grid Modernization at Wood MacKenzie. The path that led her there was paved by an unrelenting drive to make the world a better place through optimizing our energy systems. From an early age, Fahimeh loved mathematics and by the time of her undergraduate studies, electrical engineering emerged as a passion and a field she knew would be one of the most impactful for our planet…
In the rapidly growing landscape of electrification, changemakers like Cecilia Routledge lean into complexity, driving revolutionary advancements in the automotive industry. For Cecilia, being at the forefront of such a seismic shift in industry is not new. A passionate innovator, Cecilia has been an advocate in ground-breaking disruptions across several fields…
In January 2022, Reem Hamdan made history by becoming the first female Director General of a power utility company in Jordan’s history. Her incredible career is not only a testament to her resilience and hard work but also an inspiration to young women globally who aspire to join traditionally male-dominated fields…
Meghan Calabro is the Distribution Modernization Managing Director at Burns & McDonnell. She has an Electrical Engineering degree and an MBA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Having found a passion for her career at Burns & McDonnell, she aims to share her passion with young professionals and is a great supporter of intentional advocacy and reverse mentoring…
Meet Dr. Rahaf Ajaj, Dana Darwish, Tania Zepeda Luna and Dr. Suzan Shahin, the women making an impact in the energy sector through their involvement with WiRE. Along with being the WIRE UAE Chapter leaders, these ladies are actively involved and leaders in their respective careers….
Pooja Shah is a senior consultant in DNV’s Renewable and Power Grids Group. She leads project development and owner’s engineering for the energy storage and emerging technologies advisory. Pooja also supports business development and technical due diligence for electric vehicle charging infrastructure….
Abby Watson is a Senior Executive for Mainstream Renewable Power. She has an EMBA from Villanova School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Energy and Sustainable Policy from Penn State University. She hopes to make an impact to our future by being a key player in the policy making and business aspect of the renewable energy industry…
Ricky-Lee is the Youth Lead Program Manager at the Indigenous Clean Energy organization (ICE). ICE is an NGO that carries out programs for the inclusion of indigenous people in Canada’s energy sector. Ricky-Lee has a Bachelor’s of Psychology from the University of Victoria. He aims to be a role model, guide, and an involved member of the indigenous community…
Robert Stasko is the Executive Director and COO at the Hydrogen Business Council (HBC). He has a masters degree in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto. Having a career in energy and emerging technologies, he aims to be at the forefront of decarbonisation in Canada…
Roberta Giroux is the Apprenticeship Retention Coordinator at Trade Winds to Success. Trade Winds to Success is an organization that strives to increase the number of Indigenous people working in the building trades. Roberta has a certificate in finance from NAIT and is a Journeywoman Electrician. Roberta uses her experience to work with youth and indigenous people to promote education and the skilled trades industry…
Robert Hornung is the President and CEO of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA). CanREA engages Canadians to enable the responsible and sustainable deployment of wind energy, solar energy and energy-storage solutions to power Canada’s energy future. Robert is CanREA’s first-ever CEO, resulting from the recent merger of the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) and the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA)…
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