Women in Energy Symposium (Oct 19-21)

Lisa serves as the face of the HDR Power Environmental Science and Planning (ES&P) practice as part of the Power leadership team. Lisa prioritizes the development of relationships with clients to understand their unique challenges and help them to map cleaner energy futures. On select projects, Lisa also acts as the principal project manager and mentor for junior staff. Lisa has a thorough understanding of the myriad of environmental processes that can challenge and influence power infrastructure projects. With more than 15 years in environmental sciences and a broad range of experience in power and other power-intensive industries, she aims to anticipate client needs and help them navigate an ever-changing regulatory environment.

An 18-year veteran of the utility industry, Tyler oversees UNS Energy’s IT Infrastructure and security programs. With a diverse background in IT Infrastructure, network Engineering, and telecommunications, Tyler is passionate about both the opportunities and the perils associated with the computerization of the utility industry through the lens of physical and cyber security.

A native Tucsonan, Tyler is deeply committed to the UNS vision to positively impact the lives of the employees, customers, and communities the company serves. Recognizing the importance of the human element, Tyler believes strongly in a diverse world where everyone can work and live authentically.

Tyler is a member of the UNS Women In Energy and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committees and serves on the curriculum advisory council for Pima Community College. Tyler holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP).Tyler lives in Tucson with his wife, Michelle, and enjoys daily walks, Geocaching, and baking.

Simona Onori received her Laurea Degree, summa cum laude, (Electrical and Computer Engineering) in 2003, her M.S. (Electrical Engineering) in 2004, her Ph.D. (Control Engineering) in 2007, from University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA, and University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’, respectively.
She is an Assistant Professor at Stanford University in Energy Resources Engineering, and Director of the Stanford Energy Control Lab since 2017. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor at Clemson University-International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) from 2013 to 2017 where she also held a courtesy appointment in Electrical Engineering. In 2007 she help a control research position at Thales-Alenia Space, in Rome, Italy where she worked on developing control algorithms for satellite control attitude stability. She was a Research Scientist with the Center for Automotive Research and lecturer in the Mechanical Engineering Department at The Ohio State from 2007 until 2013.
She held visiting professor positions at the University of Trento (2014, Italy), Beijing Institute of Technology (2015, China), and University of Orleans (2016, France) and she is a distinguished visiting professor at PSG College of Technology (2018, India).
She is the recipient of the 2019 Award for Excellence from the Board of Trustee, Clemson University, 2018 Global Innovation Contest by LGChem, 2018 Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award, by the Society of Automotive Engineers, 2017 NSF CAREER award, 2017 Clemson University College of Engineering and Science Dean’s Faculty Fellows Award, 2017 Clemson University Esin Gulari Leadership & Service Award, 2016 Energy Leadership Award in the category Emerging Leader (for the Carolinas), the 2015 Innovision Award (South Carolina), and 2012 Lumley Interdisciplinary Research, 2011 Outstanding Technology Team Award, TechColumbus. She was Chair of the IEEE CSS Technical Committee of Automotive Controls from 2015-2017, she is vice-chair of the IFAC TC on Automotive Control TC7.1 since 2015, and associate editor of the SAE International Journal of Alternative Powertrains since 2012 and IEEE Intelligent Vehicle Transactions since 2019 . She has co-authored a book, 2 book chapters and more than 120 peer-reviewed papers on hybrid electric vehicles simulation, optimization and control, estimation and control of electrochemical processes and catalytic conversion devices, such as batteries and after-treatment devices.

Stacey Crowley is the Vice President of External Affairs for the California Independent System Operator (CAISO). She is responsible for delivering the organization’s communications strategy, developing strategic partnerships and overseeing governmental affairs at the state, regional and federal levels. She also manages coordination with the WEIM Governing Body and its committees to facilitate quality engagement and dialogue with stakeholders on a variety of western energy issues.
Ms. Crowley’s strength in developing partnerships and fostering consensus grew in her previous role as the Director of the Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy and advisor to Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval. There, she implemented state and federal energy-related grant programs, and discovered her passion for regional energy issues while serving as Chair of the Western Interstate Energy Board and on the board of the National Association of State Energy Officials.
Before moving into the energy industry, she practiced as an architect who specialized in environmental sustainability and client engagement. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from the University of Michigan and Masters of Architecture from the University of New Mexico. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Tahoe Fund, a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the extraordinary environment of the Lake Tahoe Basin, which spans across the Nevada/California state lines.

Shasta Culp is a Senior Vice President at Anser Advisory, a national capital program and project advisory firm offering solutions to public and private sector clients. She is a seasoned leader with 20 years of experience in the Energy industry. She has provided management consulting and advisory services for various complex programs, projects, and initiatives with experience in the industry’s utility and service sides. She has managed internal and external workforces through strategic projects and operational change driven by advancing technology, renewables, grid modernization, and regulatory policies. She has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in power systems from California Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA.

Brad oversees all Southwest Gas operations in California and northern Nevada, as well as Great Basin Gas Transmission Company, a wholly-owned, FERC-regulated transmission and storage entity.

He is focused on implementing continual operational improvements to ensure clean, safe and reliable energy services to customers; and the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of natural gas systems that meet the Company’s high standards of safety, quality, integrity, and excellence.

Brad joined Southwest Gas in 1988 and held various positions in the Accounting and Finance areas. In 2006 he moved into Operations and has had leadership roles in Arizona, California and Nevada.

Brad graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and a minor in Spanish. He currently serves as the Treasurer and is on the Board of Directors of Friends in Service Helping (FISH), rural Nevada’s largest and most complete human services organization, and as a member of the Construction Advisory Board at Western Nevada College.

Hannah Collette is the environmental manager for Wilson Construction Company in Southern California, where she oversees environmental compliance for a variety of electrical transmission line construction projects across the state. Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, Hannah was only 12 years old when she discovered her love for archaeology thanks to a history class video on King Tut’s tomb. Her interest in the field stuck with her, and she went on to receive a bachelor of science degree in Anthropology from the University of Kansas. Since then, Hannah has gained 24 years of experience in the environmental industry in many capacities including cultural resource management, construction monitoring, stormwater management and inspections. Hannah has learned the significance of finding balance as a woman in the energy sector, and as a mother of three children, and aims to foster an environment of well-being for herself and those around her.

Casey Kelley, is a Substation Operations Supervisor in Transmission & Distribution with Southern California Edison (SCE). She started her utility career in the contractor industry and soon after hired on at SCE. Her background includes distribution engineering practices in SCE’s Electric System Planning Department and almost 8 years in Grid Operations, operating equipment energized 4kV to 500kV. She currently supervises a team of Operators that are responsible for 24/7 monitoring and control of a large section of the metropolitan area. Some of her recent projects include the restructuring of the recruiting and training processes and programs for Grid Operations. She has an MBA from University of Phoenix and an MS in Leadership & Management with an emphasis on Organizational Development from University of La Verne. She is a problem solver, loves to learn new things, and her priority is safety.

Lily Otieno serves as the Director for Supply Chain and Diverse Business Enterprises for SoCalGas. In this role, she is responsible for supply chain strategy, contracting and procurement of services, material management, and supplier diversity. In this capacity, she has oversight of over $2.1B in contract spend for SoCalGas, manages over 70 material distribution locations, and continues to spearhead transformational projects while advancing the company’s mission.

In her previous role as Technology Intelligence and Policy Solutions Manager at SoCalGas she oversaw Contract Management, Policy & Compliance, Transaction Enablement, Business Intelligence, and Sustainability & Investment Recovery teams for the Supply Chain Organization. The team supported 12 applications with over 17K users enterprise wide.

Lily was formerly the CEO of her own consulting firm, Infinity Business Solutions (IBS). As a premier consultant, Lily helped organizations reach their diverse business goals via diverse business training and business development. Lily has a passion for working with clients to develop strategies to be successful in the marketplace while ensuring they comply with federal and other public sector mandates.

Lily’s brand as a leader, mentor, and innovator has resulted in several awards and recognition. Those awards include:
• 2019- Phenomenal Women Awards by the YWCA-Los Angeles
• 2015 Business Leader “Star” by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Lily is also a recipient of the prestigious Proclamation (National Mentoring Month) signed by President Barack Obama as well as several proclamations from the Senate and Congress for her work in the diverse business arena.

Lily holds a Master of Science in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Policy and Planning from California State University at Fullerton and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Management. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking food network dishes and watching her favorite chef – Rachel Ray. She is also highly involved with organizations such as Boys & Girls Club of Buena Park, Asian Business Association of Orange County, and Women Business Enterprise Council- West. Lily is currently an executive board member for GLAAACC, Brotherhood Crusade, and is on faculty for the 10KSB Program for Long Beach City College, Los Angeles City College, and Babson College.

Kristin is currently the Eastern Region Manager for Line Design and Crew Coordination at Portland General Electric, responsible for the Design Project Managers and Crew Coordination teams. She has been with PGE for 31 years, with a wide variety of roles within the Utility Operations. She has managed groups including street lighting, warehouse operations, new construction design, inspection, Energy Recovery, and first responders in Response & Restoration within Line Operations. She serves as Vice President to the Pleasant Home Water District Board of Commissioners. She enjoys camping, water sports, & ATV trips with her husband and two children.

Caroline Miller is an Energy Director in Wildfire Mitigation Strategy at Anser Advisory, where she brings years of Wildfire Mitigation utility planning and strategy experience. Caroline’s a program management professional with over 12 years of experience and expertise with fast-paced projects in energy, information governance, compliance, electronic document discovery, and regulatory affairs. Prior to Anser, she oversaw the development of SCE’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan. She led the development of wildfire, safety, and grid policy put forth before the regulatory bodies of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (OEIS). She is known for developing implementation plans, work streams, and analytical and management tools for projects and programs while creating clear and direct translations for the owner of key issues and decision points. Her extensive experience includes acting as the primary liaison for all communications and activities which includes regular reporting to the executive suite. Caroline is a versatile leader with a high business acumen who can take on any project and make it a success through effective planning, risk mitigation, and efficient execution. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Georgetown University.

Lorine Ghabranious is a trained leadership, life, and career coach and CEO of Artsci Consulting and Coaching, LLC (www.artscicoaching.com) with over 18+ years’ experience in leadership and organizational development, change management, and learning in the public and private sector. Having gone through many career transitions and challenges, Lorine is passionate about supporting individuals through transformational change rooted in authenticity, courage, empathy & self-awareness.