We are excited to introduce Rebecca Lynch, Director of Talent Management at Con Edison, as a featured speaker at the Utility Change Conference East 2026. Rebecca leads workforce development, talent acquisition, leadership programs, and more for one of the nation’s largest utility companies. In this “Meet the Speaker” feature, she shares her personal story, career […]
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Meet the Speaker: Dr. Barbara Trautlein
We are excited to introduce Dr. Barbara Trautlein, Principal and Founder of Change Catalysts, LLC, as a featured speaker at the Utility Change Conference East 2026. Barbara is a leading expert in change leadership, author of the best-selling book Change Intelligence, and creator of the CQ® System for developing Change Intelligence®. In this “Meet the […]
Meet The Speaker Nena Shimp Change Accelerator
We are thrilled to introduce one of our upcoming featured speakers for the Utility Events stage: Nena Shimp. As the founder of ChangeAccelerators, Nena brings a unique perspective on human dynamics and the “Art of Questioning” to the utility sector. From military life to the intricate world of beekeeping, Nena’s journey is as diverse as […]
Meet the Speaker: Jason Gardner of Southwest Gas
We’re excited to introduce you to Jason Gardner, Manager of Organizational Change Management at Southwest Gas. Jason is a featured speaker at The Utility Change Conference, and Southwest Gas is hosting both The Utility Change Conference and The Power Conference to ADVANCE Women in Energy. We had the opportunity to ask Jason 10 questions to […]
Meet the Speaker: Rachel B. Williams
Meet the Speaker: Rachel B. Williams Rachel B. Williams is a woman of many talents—a senior project manager at Tetra Tech, Inc., a dedicated business owner, and a passionate advocate for women in the energy industry. As she prepares to speak at The Power Conference to ADVANCE Women in Energy, we sat down with her […]
Meet the Speaker: Jennifer McGee, Vice President at Manhattan Pipeline
In our latest Meet the Speaker series, we’re thrilled to introduce Jennifer McGee, Vice President of Customer Relations and Strategic Development at Manhattan Pipeline. With a dynamic career spanning biotech and oil and gas, Jennifer brings a unique perspective to leadership, relationship-building, and strategic growth in the energy industry. Get to know her through her […]
Meet the Speaker: Dr. YaVonda Ulfig
We are thrilled to introduce Dr. YaVonda Ulfig (Vonda), Manager of Communications and Engagement at Illuminate USA, as one of our esteemed speakers. Vonda brings a wealth of experience at the intersection of communication, community engagement, employee experience, and sustainability, and we can’t wait for you to hear her insights. A Glimpse into Vonda’s World: […]
Meet the Speaker: Sandor Williams – Driving Innovation in the Utility Industry
We’re thrilled to introduce Sandor Williams, Sr. Manager of Smart Grid & Innovation – Exelon. as one of our esteemed speakers at the upcoming Change Management for Utilities Events. With 13 years dedicated to the utility sector, Sandor brings a wealth of experience in driving innovation and change. Get to know more about Sandor, his […]








