Two industry leaders bring renewable development and financial governance expertise to support WRISE’s next phase of growth. April Christensen and Jean Nelson-Houpert bring deep expertise in renewable development, finance, and strategic governance to help guide WRISE’s growing impact across the clean energy industry. Brooklyn, NY — [April 1, 2026] — Women of Renewable Industries and […]
Reflecting on two decades of momentum, strategic partnerships, and continued investment in the future of the clean energy workforce. Brooklyn, NY, December 2025 – Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) is proud to announce the release of our inaugural Annual Report. This milestone publication commemorates the organization’s 20th anniversary, highlighting two […]
WRISE celebrates the release of this landmark report capturing the current state of the renewable energy workforce and dynamics shaping the industry, especially for women. Brooklyn, NY — Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) is proud to announce the release of the 2025 Clean Energy and Sustainability Salary and Sentiments Guide in […]
WRISE congratulates Hadia Sheerazi on this esteemed recognition, celebrating her achievements and her invaluable contributions to the industry. Brooklyn, NY —Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) is proud to announce that Hadia Sheerazi, a visionary change maker, and Chapter Leader of WRISE New York, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Kacie […]
Johnelle Brown, Zoe Berkery, and Melissa Elkinton join WRISE’s Board to help shape it’s next chapter of an inclusive and equitable energy ecosystem where all people and our planet thrive. Brooklyn, NY, July 8, 2025 —Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) is proud to announce the addition of three accomplished professionals to […]
Dear WRISE Community, I hope this message finds you safe and supported, even as we navigate what has become an especially difficult and uncertain time for so many in our community and industry. We are all feeling the weight of the moment. Many among us are facing job losses, financial strain, and personal hardship. Across […]
The ten awardees will attend ACP’s CLEANPOWER conference in Phoenix, AZ, this May. Brooklyn, NY — WRISE is proud to announce the selection of eight 2025 Rudd Mayer Fellows and two 2025 Wind at Our Backs Awardees. These prestigious fellowships are awarded through a competitive process to outstanding college students and recent graduates. Established in […]
Thompson brings two decades of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice ( DEIJ ) leadership to WRISE as its new Board President, marking a pivotal moment in the organization’s 20-year mission to advance *ALL women and underrepresented groups in the renewable energy industry. Brooklyn, NY, January, 2025 —Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) proudly […]
Under Katy Briggs’ tenure, WRISE launched groundbreaking initiatives, achieved record-breaking conference attendance, and strengthened its mission to empower women and diverse gender identities in the renewable energy industry. Brooklyn, NY, January, 2025 —Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE), a nonprofit organization with a mission to drive the transition to an equitable energy future […]
WRISE proudly marks 20 years of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in renewable energy with a renewed mission to champion impactful change and equal opportunity, culminating in a 20th Anniversary Gala in New York City on June 26, 2025. Brooklyn, NY, January, 2025 — Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) proudly kicks off […]