The ADVANCE Leadership Program for Women in Energy wrapped up successfully on March 9-10, 2026, at Baker Hughes in Houston, TX—and what an inspiring two days it was! Hosted at Baker Hughes’ state of the art facility, this intensive program brought together women leaders and emerging leaders from across the energy sector. Attendees dove deep […]
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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: 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: Leila Mouri, Principal Innovation Specialist, ComEd
Meet the Speaker: Leila Mouri We’re thrilled to introduce Leila Mouri, a dynamic speaker who will be sharing her insights at our upcoming Change Management for Utilities Conference! As the Principal Innovation Specialist at ComEd, Leila brings a wealth of experience in navigating complex challenges and driving impactful change. Get to know more about Leila, […]
Meet the Speaker: Marlem Pullin, Managing Director at WG Consulting
We’re thrilled to spotlight Marlem Pullin, a dynamic leader and dedicated client partner, as part of our “Meet the Speaker” series. With over 25 years of experience in driving transformational change and a passion for strategic growth, Marlem brings a wealth of knowledge to our conference. From her roots in Puerto Rico to her current […]
Meet the Speaker: Lourdes Estrada-Salinero, Manager of Enterprise Continuous Improvement at Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Meet Lourdes Estrada-Salinero, Manager of Enterprise Continuous Improvement at Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Learn how she lives and breathes continuous improvement, loves to travel, and is one of the first continuous improvement practitioners in the United States. Lourdes will share PG&E’s experience with change management and continuous improvement from the recent wildfire crises in […]
Meet the Speaker: Laura Welty, Organizational Change Manager at San Diego Gas & Electric
Meet Laura Welty, Organizational Change Manager at San Diego Gas & Electric. Learn how her career has evolved and how she predicts the need for change management will explode in utilities. Laura Welty is the Organizational Change Management Lead for SDG&E’s CIS Replacement. When she’s not at work, you’ll find Laura traveling, running outdoors, and […]
Meet the Speaker: Wanda J. Campbell, Executive Coach & Principal for Cultivare Leadership Development
Meet Wanda J. Campbell, of Cultivare Leadership Development. Learn why she considers Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Abraham Lincoln her role models. Meet her in person October 17-18, in San Diego at ADVANCE: The Power Conference for Women in Utilities, where she will discuss gaining support from leadership in the workplace and overcoming established perceptions. […]








