Ayesha always enjoyed math and science, and the likelihood of obtaining good employment after graduation is largely what attracted her to pursue engineering after high school. Ayesha attended Carleton University, where she completed a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. She worked hard throughout her studies, and during the summers, as well. It was through her summer work experiences that Ayesha developed many of the skills that made her a strong candidate upon graduation. During the summer after her third year of studies, Ayesha worked on testing satellite equipment for Transportation Canada…

Haida is a graduate from the Integrated Engineering program at Western University. She is currently a Project Manager at Kinectrics. Roya has an Engineering Sciences degree from the University of Toronto. She is currently working at Arup as an Advisory Consultant. Both Roya and Haida aim to become leaders in the industry while giving back through their involvement with WiRE. Meet two women, Roya and Haida, who are making an impact in the energy sector through their involvement with WiRE…

Hanna is the Chief of Commercial Development of PXiSE (pronounced ‘pice’), a company offering grid management technology, primarily software, to integrate and manage renewable and distributed energy resources. She directs corporate strategy and commercial development for this growing technology company by overseeing business development, sales, marketing, and global partnerships…

Falguni Shah is Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Elexicon Energy Inc., a power distribution utility in the Ontario, Canada. With a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in power systems, Falguni has worked in the electric utility industry for more than 25 years. She has extensive experience in smart grid, distribution system automation and modeling, SCADA communication, interconnection of distributed resources with remote monitoring and control, data management to quantify power system reliability, and in the planning and operation of reliable distribution system…

CU-WISE interviewed Norma Panetta and Dr. Katie Sampson, two women involved in the sustainable engineering sector, to learn about their unique experiences and advice to young women who are interested in this field…

Dr. Ibilola Amao was born into a royal family in Nigeria. When her late father – a trained civil engineer – discovered she had a love for science and math, he encouraged her to pursue studies in this area. This was uncommon for a young woman in Nigeria at this time, However, Dr. Amao speaks fondly of her father’s sensitivity and progressiveness that paved the way for her success. Dr. Amao attended a boarding school in England when she was 15, where she was met with a host of challenges: adjusting to a new culture…

Creativity, trust and connecting; these are the values that drive Arielle Kadoch to be a successful force in the energy industry. As the Sector Leader of Power Delivery, at Stantec, Arielle is responsible for developing and maintaining long lasting relationships with clients in Canada and internationally…

Dr. Dureid is currently the CEO of the Gargour Shipping Company in Jordan. He has a Bachelors of Science in Biology and a PhD in Marine Sciences. He is involved in several extracurricular activities and has received several service awards including the Independence Medal of the First Order…

Rebecca Boudreaux, Ph.D. is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Oberon Fuels, Inc., a California-based company making DME (dimethyl ether) as a pathway to zero-emission and carbon-neutral transportation fuel…

Currently Ivano Labricciosa holds the position of President and CEO of Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation (OPUC), which provides energy and communication services to the Oshawa and Durham regions and parts of the GTA. With a background in engineering, business development, and strategic planning, as well as his international experience with alternative and renewable energy, Ivano is providing innovative leadership to Ontario’s energy sector…

Jamie Garrett is a Business Development and Strategy Manager for ENGIE, in their San Diego, California office. ENGIE is a renewable energy company offering solutions for customers mostly in the public sector, such as public school districts, cities, investor-owned utilities, and libraries

Stephanie Dei is a National Coordinator with UN Women, Non-Executive Director with DaMina Advisors and VP Finance on the Board of Organization of Women in International Trade – Toronto Chapter. She holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton University and a Masters degree from the University of London. She aims to spread the word of gender equality and women’s economic empowerment globally…

Selen Inal is a TurSEFF Business Development Manager with Stantec Turkey. She holds a degree in chemical engineering and a masters in energy conversion and management. Having developed a wealth of experiences working with several companies in the energy sector, she aims to share her knowledge with others in her goal to break the ‘glass ceiling’…

Anne-Raphaëlle serves as CEO of WaterPower Canada, the national association representing the hydro-power sector in Canada, she is also President of its board of directors. In this important role she focuses on government relations, promoting the sustainable future of the industry and advocating within the sector, and with the public. In addition to her role at WaterPower Canada, she is also a founding member of the Canadian Council on Renewable Electricity…

Meredith Halfpenny is a Wind Site Technician with Boralex where she inspects, maintains and repairs both wind turbines and their infrastructure for the 230 MW Niagara and the 10MW Port Ryerse wind energy projects. Boralex is a power producer whose core business is dedicated to the development, building and operation of renewable energy power facilities. In 2018, the Corporation was operating an asset base with an installed capacity of 1,909 MW in Canada, the North-Eastern United States and France…

Jeff Jenner founded, built and successfully sold or merged three renewable energy development companies prior to becoming CEO of Potentia Renewables Inc. in 2016. From 2009 to 2013 Jeff founded and was the CEO and Director of Renewable Energy Developers Inc. until its merger with Capstone Infrastructure. From 2007 to 2009 Jeff was Senior VP and Canadian Country Senior Officer for the largest IPP in the world, and prior to 2007, he was the co-founder, CFO and Secretary of Ventus Energy Inc. before its sale to GDF Suez…

Disha Mittal is currently a student completing her Bachelors of Commerce at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. She grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba before relocating here to complete her school. She hopes to become a lawyer and make a direct impact on the policies involving diversity, inclusion and ethics…

Neda Druzic is an Assistant Mechanical Manager at the S&C Electric Company. Neda graduated from George Brown College with a diploma in CAD CAM. Prior to working at S&C Electric, Neda worked as a Mechanical Designer at Commercial Switchgear Limited (CSL).  Working now for 19 years at S&C, she hopes to continue delivering S&C Electric’s products and design solutions while training and developing the future generation of designers…

Elbia Gannoum is the CEO of ABEEólica (The Brazilian Wind Energy Association). ABEEolica is an association whose main goal is to defend and develop wind energy as an important contribution to the energy sector in Brazil. Elbia holds a degree in Economics from the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina in Brazil before taking on the role of CEO. She is proud to be a part of an association that is helping to defend the planet. As the proud winner of the C3E initiative she is constantly fighting for and engaging in discussions involving gender equality in the energy sector…

Angie Schuler is the Director of Air Switchgear at S&C Electric Company where she manages the product lines of their overhead and underground air insulated switches. Founded in 1911, S&C is a global leader in solutions providing the protection and control of electrical power. Graduating from Marquette University with a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, she has made her home at S&C for the past 17 years. Based in Chicago, Angie has led successful completion of numerous projects…