Regen has produced a selection of case studies from inspirational women from across the clean energy sector. Read their stories to find out more about their career histories, including the successes and failures they have faced.
Project duration: June 2015- current
Robyn Lucas – Head of data science, Open Energi
A remarkable woman who is passionate about building a smart, flexible energy system for the future as well as encouraging more women into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) roles.
Mareike Schmidt – Energy service manager, Bristol County Council
A visionary woman who has spearheaded Bristol City Council’s highly successful European Local Energy Assistance (ELENA) programme, while also championing the role of women in the UK renewable energy sector.
Melissa Miners – Senior global affairs manager sustainable packaging, Unilever
An Olympian of communications and sustainability, Melissa is motivated by an intrinsic drive to protect and nurture the environment, while breaking-down barriers of public perception.
Adriana Laguna – Low carbon technologies & external engagement senior manager, UK Power Networks
A gifted engineer and leader, Adriana Laguna uses her unique combination of industry know-how and policy development experience to drive innovation in energy distribution and to help bridge the gap between technical experts and decision makers.
Cordi O’Hara – Director of UK System Operator, National Grid
A dynamic woman who embraces and embodies the positive differences which women bring to a historically male dominated sector and who is a firm believer in ‘the art of the possible’.
Louise Wilson – Co-founder, Abundance Generation
An inspirational woman that supersedes the banker rhetoric. Louise Wilson has established her place in the energy sector and her passion for a better future is truly catching.
Maria Connolly – Partner, TLT
An extremely successful woman who has been motivated by renewable energy since day one, Maria Connolly has now established herself in a senior role as a partner for TLT.
Liz Dunn – Partner, Burges Salmon
An inspirational woman who’s not afraid of challenges, Liz Dunn, chose law as a second career. She shared with us the story of her successes and the challenges she has faced.
Bernice Roberts – Director and principal environmental planner, The Landmark Practice
An inspirational woman who has worked her way up the environmental industry, Bernice Roberts shares with us her story of how she became the head of planning and renewables.
Sue Barr – External affairs manager, OpenHydro
An inspirational woman who has been championing marine energy for the last 16 years and has made groundbreaking achievements in national policy decisions.
If you would like to appear here, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Led by: Rachel Hayes
Contact: rhayes@regen.co.uk
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