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Join GRID Alternatives for the Women in Energy Policy webcast

GRID horizontal logo for letterheadLeading women in the field of clean energy policy will discuss their career paths, projects they’re currently working on and the growing role of women in traditionally male-dominated fields. This lecture (part of the WE Build Webcast Series) is moderated by Senior Programs Director Cathleen Monahan.

  • Melicia Charles: Supervisor, Emerging Procurement Strategies, California Public Utilities Commission
  • Stephanie Chen: Energy and Telecommunications Policy Director, The Greenlining Institute
  • Melanie Santiago-Mosier: Director, Government Affairs, Midwest and South East, SunEdison
  • Jessica Scott: Regional Director – Interior West, Vote Solar

What is the WE Build Webcast Series?

Join GRID Alternatives for lively discussions with women working in every aspect of the solar industry, from construction to tech to sales and marketing. These quarterly webcasts are an opportunity to learn from successful solar women about the joys and challenges of their work in a rapidly growing and changing industry.

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About moderator Cathleen Monahan – GRID Alternatives

Cathleen Monahan is the Senior Program Director for GRID Alternatives – the country’s largest non-profit solar installer. In this role, she oversees the Single-family Affordable Solar Homes (SASH) Program, a $162M rate-payer funded program providing solar rebates to qualifying low-income households in California’s Investor Owned Utilities. She also leads policy efforts for GRID Alternatives in California, oversees a third-party ownership model program, and manages a sub-contractor program. Previously, she helped start and direct a new non-profit organization in Panama focused on sustainable tourism. Cathleen completed her undergraduate work at the University of California, Santa Cruz and holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University.

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Abby is HeatSpring's Product Marketing Manager located in Boston, Massachusetts. She is passionate about people and education, particularly in diversifying the burgeoning fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Abby works with instructors to build new courses and engages with our community of students and experts through HeatSpring Magazine and social media.

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