Man-bassadors in Clean Tech
at RE+ Anaheim
Man-bassadors in Clean Tech
at RE+ Anaheim
September 11, 2024 | 3:00 PM PST
Join Us for a Panel on Male Allyship at RE+ Anaheim
WCS invites you to a crucial discussion on the impact of male allyship in promoting gender equality within the workplace. This panel will focus on how men can be effective allies, supporting and advocating for women in the cleantech and sustainability sectors. Through this dialogue, we aim to foster a more inclusive and equitable industry for everyone.
Date and Time: Wednesday, September 11th, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Room 204B, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center
This is a valuable opportunity to hear from our expert panelists, engage in meaningful conversations, and learn practical steps to contribute to positive change. We look forward to your participation as we work together to create a more inclusive future.
SPONSOR
Moderator
Sara Fuentes
Chairwoman, WCS
President, SmartWaste
Sara is the Founder and President of SmartWaste. With 10 years of experience in the Waste and Recycling Industry, Sara is a leader in abating commercial waste. A passionate advocate for women and a tenacious leader, Sara is setting out to alter the cleantech landscape and finding her own niche. Sara draws on her experience working as an educator and Vice-Chair of the Women in CleanTech and Sustainability organization, where she is an impactful mentor and friend.
Smart Waste is a Minority Women-owned and operated start-up with a focus on Waste Technologies, Waste Systems and Vendor Management for Zero Waste programs. Our core values are Transparency, Circularity, and People. Transparency to establish trust. Circularity to explore and validate the downstream community. People are the heart of sustainability. Our Impact will influence our communities to practice a zero-waste lifestyle. We are looking to work with companies that are in alignment with our values and goals.
SPEAKERS
Joshua Goldberg
Co-Founder and CEO, Sunstone Credit
Joshua is a Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Legends Of Learning, as well as the Chief Executive Officer at Sunstone Credit. He has a background in solar energy, private equity, and real estate investment. Joshua also has experience as an attorney focusing on mergers and acquisitions and venture capital transactions. He is actively involved in clean energy initiatives, serving on the Advisory Board of the Maryland Clean Energy Center.
Susan Tanski
Co-Founder & Head of Strategy at Sunstone Credit
Susan is co-founder and Head of Strategy for Sunstone Credit — a technology-enabled, clean-energy financing platform that helps businesses go solar. Susan has over 15 years of experience in financial services and climate technology — including at Sustainable Opportunities Acquisition Corp., Capital One and Goldman Sachs.
Laura Renfroe
Senior Marketing Lead, Antora Energy
Laura leads marketing at Antora Energy, an energy technology company that delivers zero-emission industrial heat and power with thermal batteries. She is a seasoned marketing leader, leveraging diverse experience from Product Management to Product Marketing to Partnerships to amplify and scale the impact of inspired climate solutions.
Billy W Chapman, Jr.
Precision Solar Renewables
Billy is an experienced executive in renewable energy with a proven track record of success. He excels in managing project portfolios, building high-performing teams, and driving organizational growth. Passionate about innovation and sustainability, he is committed to leading a brighter, more sustainable future.
Anna Castañeda
Project Coordinator, Precision Solar Renewables
Anna has 8 years of experience in the renewables sector, advancing from Administrative Assistant to Project Office Manager in Solar. Mentored by Billy Chapman, she has worked in Administrative tasks, Project Engineering, and Coordination in Solar and Wind. She aims to become a Project Manager, with experience in both Community and Utility Scale projects, and is passionate about empowering women in the male-dominated industry.