Equality Initiative Ambassador:
Lisa Walker (she/her)

Why advancing Women in Energy is so important

I believe women must play a central role in the transition to clean energy. On the one hand women are disproportionately exposed to negative health, social & economic effects of energy poverty in households and on the other they are under-represented within the energy industry today, especially at the leadership level. Aligning gender with environmental and sustainable development goals may help us to accelerate the transition to clean energy.

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Energy Field

• Renewable Energy Sources
• Cross-Cutting Technologies

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Sector

• Business Enterprise

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Languages

• English

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I'm offering the following support for the Equality Initiative

• Promote Equality Initiative activities, events, or achievements by speaking publicly and/or privately
• Provide support in the promotion, review and/or selection process of the Equality Initiative Awards Program
• Participate and/or organize in the Equality Initiative regional, locally arranged, and/or international events or meetings (virtual options included)

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I'm offering the following support to female students and professionals transitioning to or starting out in the clean energy field

• Launch a new and/or join an existing networking or a matching/mentorship program through a virtual platform
• Provide advice to early career professionals on finding, applying, and receiving job offers or how to "move up" in clean energy, and where possible actively support other women to advance in their careers
• Participate in the review and winner selection of the Equality Initiative Awards
• Collect and share information on best practices for advancing women in the energy field, share how to gain experience and increase leadership in their sector
• Develop a career toolkit or other useful resource