The Energy Inclusion Conference Announces the Top Women in Energy
United States, Mar. 4, 2021 /3BL Media/ - The Energy Diversity & Inclusion Council kicks off The Energy Inclusion Conference announcing the Top Women in Energy on February 23 - 25, 2021. This year’s conference theme is “Inclusion Leads to Innovation”. This virtual conference will feature keynote speakers such as Pedro Pizarro, Paula Gold Williams, Girish Saligram and more. During the conference, professionals will gain access to learning sessions held by industry experts, organizational tracks, and endless inspiration that highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in the energy arena.
The Top Women in Energy award features the highest caliber of executive leadership within this industry.
Selection to the list was based on the following criteria:
- A top leader in her organization and profession
- Directly contributes to business growth or strategic direction of the organization
- Maintains a record of accomplishments in areas of expertise
- An effective role model who inspires other women and is active in mentoring the next generation of female professionals in the industry
- Operates with the highest integrity and ethical behavior
- Demonstrates a commitment to corporate citizenship
“The 2021 Top Women in Energy is a true testament to the abilities of women in the workplace,” said Dennis Kennedy, Founder and Chair of the Energy Diversity & Inclusion Council. “Each year, we are amazed and inspired at the achievements of each awardee. The 2021 class is truly a powerful force.”
Top Women in Energy Awardees:
Amy Best
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Exelon Corporation
Bentina C. Terry
Senior Vice President for Metro Atlanta & Corporate Relations
Georgia Power
Caroline Choi
Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Edison International and Southern California Edison
Cathy Konwisarz
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
National Energy Services Reunited Corp
Diane Leopold
Executive Vice president and Chief Operating Officer
Dominion Energy
Elizabeth Matthews
Deputy Managing Director, Executive Vice President, and General Counsel
Total
Holly Kriendler
Chief Human Resources Officer
Oceaneering International, Inc.
Jennifer Hohman
Chief Information Officer and Vice President
Seadrill
Jessica Keiser
Senior Vice President of Sustainability and Environmental, Safety and Health
Targa Resources Corp
Kathleen L. Barrón
Executive Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy
Exelon Corporation
Laurie Giammona
Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer
Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
Monica Karuturi
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
CenterPoint Energy
Peggy Simmons
President and Chief Operating Officer
Public Service Company of Oklahoma
Penni McLean-Conner
Chief Customer Officer and Senior Vice President of Customer Group
Eversource Energy.
Sara Oliver Carter
Chief Diversity Officer
Duquesne Light Company
Sharon Weintraub
Senior Vice President, Gas and Power Trading International
bp London
Tammy Norman
General Manager
Mansfield Power and Gas, LLC
Xia Liu
executive vice president and chief financial officer
WEC Energy Group
Ann D. Janssen
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
EOG
Bhavani Amirthalingam
Senior Vice President, Digital Chief Information Officer
Ameren Corporation
Carter M. Reid
Executive Vice President, Chief of Staff and Corporate Secretary
Dominion Energy
Deanna Rodriguez
Vice President of Regulatory and Governmental Affairs
Entergy Texas, Inc.
Dr. Marianne Walck
Deputy Laboratory Director for Science and Technology and Chief Research Officer
Idaho National Laboratory
Hilary Ware
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
Jeannie Gardner
General Manager of the Center of Excellence
Shell Oil Company
Jenny Cochran
Senior Vice President – Human Resources, Data and Procurement
Denbury Resources
Kathy Kountze
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Eversource Energy
Kimberly O. Warnica
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Marathon Oil Corporation
Mehgan Wichuk
SVP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
Trillium Flow Technologies
Myrtle L. Jones
Senior Vice President
Halliburton Company
Paula M. Sacks
Chief HR, Marketing & Communications, CSR Officer
ENGIE North America
Peggy Smyth
Chief Financial Officer
National Grid U.S.
Regina Bynote Jones
Chief Legal Officer
Baker Hughes
Sharon Spurlin
Senior Vice President and Treasurer
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.
Susan Morrice
Co-Founder and Chairperson
Belize Natural Energy.
Tracy Schubert
Sr. Vice President, Human Resources & Corporate Safety
Crestwood Midstream Partners LP
Zhanna Golodryga
Senior Vice President, Chief Digital and Administrative Officer
Phillips 66
Suzanne Surface
SVP
Enterprise Transformation NiSource
Wendy Hickok Robinson
VP, Chief Compliance Officer
Entergy Corporation
Deneen Donnley
SVP, & General Counsel
Consolidated
Debbie Cowan
Sr. VP & CHRO
Williams
Katherine Hargis
SVP Chief Administrative Officer General Counsel
Key Energy
Deanna Jones
Chief Human Resources Officer
BakerHughes
Penni McLean-Conner
SVP
Eversource Energy
Valarie Hulse
Vice President, Global Compensation, Benefits & HRIS
KBR, Inc.
To learn more about the 2021 Energy Inclusion Conference and all of the presented awards, visit http://energyinclusionconference.com/2021/. For 2022 sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dennis Kennedy at dennis.kennedy@diversityfirst.org.
About The Energy Diversity & Inclusion Council
A non-profit organization committed to fostering an inclusive culture within the energy industry that leverages and advocates for DEI principles to ensure an equitable workplace. The council provides opportunities for energy organizations to share best practices and learn from top corporate leaders in the areas of diversity and inclusion. More information about the Energy Diversity & Inclusion Council is available at http://energydiversitycouncil.org/.
Media Contact
Ashana Outler
National Diversity Council
ashana.outler@diversityfirst.org
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