Black Women in Energy Summit
February 22, 2026 | San Diego, CA
The Black Women in Energy Summit brought together a community of leaders for a full day of strategic thinking, skill-building, and relationship-building that drives both personal and organizational impact.
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When: February 22, 2026
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Where: San Diego, CA — The Point
The Summit builds on the foundation of Encolor and Integrated Solutions' Celebrating Black Women event, creating a space where partnerships form, ideas take flight, and a vibrant community of leaders continues to grow.
Summit Speakers
Executive Director, WRISE
Doseke Akporiaye
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Paula Glover
President, Solutions for Energy Efficient Logistics (SEEL)
Dr. E'Lois Thomas
SVP, Government, Regulatory and External Affairs, ComEd
Melissa Washington
Founder and Principal, Transformational Equity
Constance Thompson
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President and CEO, Power Solutions
Tonya Hicks
Author and Principal, Cathy Nedd LLC
Cathy Nedd
Director, Market Development & Partnerships,The JPI Group
Keely Hughes
EVENT SPONSORS
Meet our 2026 Black Women in Energy Summit participants
Andrenika Whisenton
Angel West
Auriel Banister
Bev Hague
Brandee Davis
Brandi Taylor
Carmen Awin-Ongya
Cassondra Lawson
Chandra Farley
ChaNell Marshall
Damali Harding
Dana Clare Redden
Daphany Rose Sanchez
Dena Jefferson
Denise Abdul-Rahman
Dr. Amelia Benn
Dr. Mia M. Naseth-Phillips
Ericka Simpson Conner
Gabrielle Henry
Jamie Ricks
Jamiya Barnett
Janell Hills-Thomas
Jennifer Brown
Jesann Gonzalez Cruz
Johnelle Brown
Jumobi Akeeb
Keely Hughes
Lenora Robinson
Leslie Thomas
Maggie Kelley Riggins
Mari Johnson
Marnese Krishana Jackson
Marty J Black
Mary Palmer
Maya Wong
Natasha Herring
Nyrhe Royal
Paula McGuire-Rowe
Porsche Townsend
Sandra Henry
Shambricia Spencer
Shatina Jones
Sherelle A. Withers
Thelma Fleming
Tracy A Scott
Valarie J. Cofield
Valencia Roner
Nationwide reach of summit participants:
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