Gaby Orwick is a purpose-driven leader with a deep background in technology, management consulting, and the utility sector, working at the intersection of climate innovation, organizational transformation, and community impact. With experience spanning strategy, program and portfolio management, M&A integration, and clean energy initiatives, she has led global teams, built high-impact service portfolios, and guided organizations through complex transitions with clarity and vision. Originally from Bulgaria and now based in the Pacific Northwest, Gaby is committed to the triple bottom line of planet, people, and profit—designing creative solutions, cultivating collaboration, and empowering others to drive meaningful change. Outside of work, she finds purpose in motherhood, community building, and exploring nature near and far.
Portland Chapter
Women in Cleantech & Sustainability fosters an influential network of professionals advancing the roles of women in growing the green economy and making a positive impact on the environment.
In 2026, the newly established Portland Chapter brings this mission to life through a thoughtful mix of signature convenings, ecosystem collaborations, community partner events, and chapter-powered meetups. Together, these experiences create meaningful moments of connection while keeping the chapter closely linked to the broader climate and innovation ecosystem rooted in (Portland and) the Pacific Northwest – inviting curiosity, participation, and support from a growing community of leaders, volunteers, members, and partners across career stages and sectors.
Language Matters:
Women, as used by Women in Cleantech & Sustainability Portland Chapter, includes cisgender women, transgender women, nonbinary, gender-expansive, and gender-diverse individuals who identify with or experience alignment with women’s communities.
Cleantech: Technology and innovation that reduce environmental impact while strengthening economic performance.
Sustainability: The design of economic and social systems that can thrive long-term — environmentally, financially, and socially.
Upcoming Events
PDX Chapter - Building Momentum: Coffee Climate Social
From April 11, 2026, 9:00 am to April 11, 2026, 10:30 amMore Information
Where does your recycling really go? A WALKING TOUR
From May 11, 2026, 10:30 am to May 11, 2026, 12:00 pmMore Information
Chapter Leadership
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Anusha Sridhara Communications Lead
Leveraging a decade’s work experience in management consulting and brand strategy, Anusha has pivoted her career with rich transferable skills including project management, stakeholder engagement, auditing and grant management to work in the space of environmental and sustainability initiatives. She earned her master’s degree in Environmental Science and Management from University of California Santa Barbara’s Bren School of Environmental Science and Management along with her previous Master’s in Psychology from India.
Currently she works as a Special Projects Coordinator with American Green Consulting Group, where she helps businesses across the US and Canada obtain Forest Stewardship Council’s certification for their sustainable forest based products. Professionally, she is looking to employ her environmental science and psychology skills in community engagement to drive positive impact. Outside of work, Anusha can be found exploring Portland’s neighborhoods in search of new coffee shops, hiking local trails and planning her next travel adventure.
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Audrey Desler Events Lead
Audrey Desler is a brand design and storytelling lead who helps mission-driven organizations communicate with clarity and impact through AUDDITIES, a climate- and equity-focused creative studio. A Climatebase and Terra.do Fellow, they bring systems thinking and justice-centered design to branding, visual storytelling, and campaigns across the climate and social impact space. As Events Lead for the WCS Portland Chapter, Audrey plans and hosts meetups, panels, networking events, and site tours, collaborating to create engaging, community-driven experiences.
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Stephanie Hartsig Partnership Lead
Stephanie Hartsig is a sustainability consultant and project manager specializing in ESG compliance, GHG accounting, and sustainability-driven project execution. A certified ScrumMaster, she brings a data-focused, agile approach to helping organizations advance measurable climate and ESG goals. As Partnership Lead for the WCS Portland Chapter, Stephanie builds relationships with local organizations, universities, and sponsors—identifying co-hosts, speakers, and venue partners to expand community reach and strengthen the chapter’s impact.
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Sadie Rusby Membership Co-Lead
Sadie Rusby, MEM, PMP, is a project and program management professional with over 15 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and advancing sustainability-focused initiatives. She holds a Master of Environmental Management from Duke University and is a certified PMP. As Membership Co-Lead for the WCS Portland Chapter, Sadie welcomes new members, strengthens engagement, and helps build a connected, supportive community for women in cleantech and sustainability.
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Erin Kester Membership Co-Lead
Erin Kester, MBA, PMP, is a clean energy professional specializing in renewable energy policy, regulatory affairs, and government relations. She serves as Membership Co-Lead for WCS, where she welcomes new members, builds engagement, and helps grow a connected, supportive local network. Erin also works as Director of Government Relations for Offshore Wind on the U.S. West Coast at RWE.
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