Human Resources PDT

The Human Resources Program Development Teams (PDT) is a diverse mix of HR leaders from WEI member companies. Perspectives represented include public and private companies, electricity and natural gas, and small and large organizations from both the United States and Canada. The Chair of this PDT rotates based on the location of the next program session.

For more information on this Program Development Team contact Jessica Grant at grant@westernenergy.org or at 971-255-4970

Committee Members

Jai-Anana Elliott

Seattle City Light

Talent and Workforce Development Director
Member

Jessica Grant

Western Energy Institute

Program Manager
WEI Program Manager

Sarah Griffin

Idaho Power Company

Vice President, Human Resources
Chair
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Sarah Griffin ended up in Human Resources against her will in 1995 and hasn’t looked back since! She is passionate about effective communication and helping employees and leaders focus on their strengths to achieve personal and organizational success. She has worked at a variety of companies, including at NPS Pharmaceuticals, Thoratec, Boise Cascade and Delta Dental. She has been with Idaho Power since 2007 and is currently managing the employment, recruiting and health & disability functions. She provides coaching to leaders on a variety of issues, ranging from employment matters to performance management to effective leadership.

Sarah has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Utah. She achieved her Professional in Human Resources certification in 1997 and in 2009 attained the Senior PHR level. She lives in Boise, Idaho with her husband and two daughters.

Lorna Klemanski

Chelan County PUD

Managing Director - Human Resources
Member

Anne Mersereau

Portland General Electric

VP, Human Resources, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Member

Nichole Reitzenstein

Clark Public Utilities

Director of Employee Resources
Member

Laura Vickers

Avista Corp.

Director of Culture, Diversity and People Services
Member