Deborah Lenny
Utility Advantage, LLC | Director of Program Management & Consulting Services /CWEEL Governing Council Co-Chair
Speaker
Track L: Community Energy Transitions
Session L1: Women's Leadership in Global Energy Solutions
September 25, 2024 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Part 1: Casting the Net - Networking Tips & Tricks
Speakers- Deborah Lenny & Kiersten Washle
Part 1: Do you ever find yourself hesitant to attend a networking event because you aren’t sure it is worth your time? Networking is an invaluable tool and networking opportunities are full of possibilities. This session is co-moderated by two CWEEL board members with the aim of equipping participants with tools to make the most of networking opportunities. Immediately following this session will be a second portion where participants can stay and put the tips into practice.
Track L: Community Energy Transitions
Session L1: Women's Leadership in Global Energy Solutions
September 25, 2024 | 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Part 2: Doing the Work - Guided Networking Exercises
Speakers – Deborah Lenny & Kiersten Washle
Part 2: In this CWEEL session led by board members Deborah Lenny and Kiersten Washle, participants will be led through a series of networking exercises. It will be an interactive session. Participants may want to bring their phones or laptops. Elevator pitches, making the most of LinkedIn, and more will be discussed and practiced.
Speaker Bio
Deborah Lenny is currently Director of Program Management & Consulting Services with Utility Advantage, LLC and the CWEEL Governing Council Co-Chair. Armed with an engineering degree from Rutgers and an MBA from LaSalle University, Deb excelled in key leadership roles with esteemed companies such as PSE&G, Hess Corporation, Direct Energy, and NRG Business. She remains committed to providing exceptional leadership and ensuring outstanding customer & client consulting services in the energy and environmental industry.
Passionate about empowering and advocating for women in engineering and energy, Deb volunteers with local STEM programs and has held various Chair positions on the Governing Council of CWEEL. Currently Co-Chair of the CWEEL Governing Council, Deb has successfully amplified the voices of women in energy and facilitated meaningful initiatives, including scholarships, mentoring programs, fundraising, and career development seminars. In addition to her professional and volunteer endeavors, Deb finds joy in traveling with her family and engaging in triathlon training and competitions.
