Part 2: Doing the Work- Guided Networking Exercises
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
Deb embarked on her engineering career in 1990 at Public Service Electric & Gas, playing a vital role in the deregulated energy market. Over the years, she held various positions in both regulated and deregulated energy sectors, assuming leadership roles at esteemed companies such as PSE&G, Hess Corporation, Direct Energy, and NRG Business. Equipped with an engineering degree from Rutgers University and an MBA from LaSalle University, Deb is dedicated to delivering exceptional leadership and customer experiences in the deregulated energy industry.
Deeply committed to advancing women in engineering and energy, Deb actively participates in local STEM programs and holds the position of Senior Member at the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). For the past seven years, she served on the National Board of the Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership (CWEEL), chairing the Chapter Liaison Committee and currently co-chairing the CWEEL Board of Directors. Through the Chapter Liaison Committee, Deb fostered collaboration among 40 representatives from AEE Chapters in the US and Canada, amplifying women's voices and facilitating initiatives such as scholarships, mentoring, fundraising, and membership. Now, as co-chair of the CWEEL Board of Directors, Deb remains dedicated to empowering and advancing women in the energy industry.
Outside of work, Deb enjoys traveling with her husband of 29 years and engaging in triathlon training and competition.
Kiersten Washle, LEED Green Associate, LFA, CEM, ActiveScore AP is a Building Science Engineer with CMTA’s Boston Office. Ms. Washle has a B.S. in Systems Engineering & Sustainability, an M.S. in Engineering Management, and an MBA. She collaborates with building owners, utility companies, and third parties to benchmark, analyze, and design both new and retrofitted high performance buildings.
Kiersten is an avid volunteer of both AEE and CWEEL, as well as many other organizations including ASHRAE, Big Brother Big Sister, and Built Environment Plus. She is passionate about mentorship and wants to continue growing the career development committee’s resources for both new and seasoned professionals in the energy sector.
