2021 WCS Year in Review
2021 was a pivotal year for Women in Cleantech & Sustainability. Marking the 10 year anniversary of our organization, it was a year of expansion, accomplishments, and catalytic call to action [...]
“I can trace my interest in infrastructure back to being a kid building Lego cities complete with railroads, flying cars, and a space station; even with dolls, I was mostly building cities around them.”
SUE YANG NOVEMBER 2021 MEMBER OF THE MONTH “I can trace my interest in infrastructure back to being a kid building Lego cities complete with railroads, flying cars, and a space station; even with [...]
“I always knew that I wanted to be an entrepreneur because I am a builder. I find joy in that.”
“I always knew that I wanted to be an entrepreneur because I am a builder. I find joy in that.” Jhana porter launched frakktal labs LLC in July 2020 in the midst of a global pandemic. She aims to [...]
“Being part of a community means being a part of something greater than you. It’s about sharing, growing and opening up to who you are and what you believe in.”
JUNE 2021 MEMBER OF THE MONTH– CHRISCILIA COX, MA Founder and CEO, SUMA Consulting LLC “Being part of a community means being a part of something greater than you. It’s about sharing, [...]
“Exclusion does not lead to inclusion – I don’t want to exclude white males, I just want to provide a rainbow of profiles.”
May 2021 Member of the Month: Catherine McLean How did you hear about WCS and what prompted you to join? I was introduced to Abigail Carson as someone who is a serial networker, like myself, and [...]
Ten Scholarships by Women in Cleantech and Sustainability Seek to Expand Access for Underrepresented Groups Seeking Careers in Climate Tech
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – (April 6, 2021) –Celebrating ten years of furthering the roles of professionals within the green economy, Women in Cleantech & Sustainability (WCS), today announced [...]
“How early education in STEM helped shape my career”
April 2021 Member of the Month: Joy Larson How did you hear about WCS and what prompted you to join? I was looking specifically for a meetup group for women in STEM. I wanted a space to interact [...]
Going from “I’ve never coded, I hate statistics and I’m not sure how AI and machine learning works” to “I can now build useful machine learning models.” Copy
February 2021 Member of the Month: Gayathri Gopalakrishnan How did you hear about WCS and what prompted you to join? I was among the first to join once WCS started its membership program. When I [...]
A celebration of HERstory 2021 WCS Talks – Part III
March is women’s history month. In the madness of a pandemic year when we’ve been pushed to reach new levels of resilience, achievement, and perseverance, I have been listening and wanting to [...]
Are there any obligations or requirements that I will be held to if selected for the scholarship?
1 obligation exists for candidates selected for the scholarship: Commit to actively participate in the WCS community by attending at least 3 events within the first 6 months of membership. Note [...]
What does the membership scholarship include?
The membership scholarship will grant selected participants a chapter membership, which includes: Access to WCS events calendar Virtual Happy Hours (free) Webinar Events (free) Access to secure [...]
How will I know if I was selected for the scholarship?
The scholarship program will be launched April 20th, 2022 with a deadline of June 1st, 2022. Applicants will be notified of their approval or rejection within 1 month of the application deadline. [...]
How do I know if I am eligible for the scholarship membership?
An eligible scholarship recipient is passionate about joining the Cleantech and Sustainability space and may be interested to do so for an array of reasons. An eligible candidate: Must be at [...]
Waiting to be Ready is a Hindrance
WAITING TO BE READY IS A HINDRANCE Background: Linda Merritt is the Director of Quality for Signal Energy, a Chattanooga-based renewable energy company responsible for large scale and [...]
From Horses to Automobiles in 13 Years : Informing the Transition to Clean Transportation
Background: Dr. Elizabeth A. Kocs Director, Partnerships & Strategy, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Energy Initiative Adjunct Faculty, CUPPA & Faculty Fellow, Honors College [...]
WCS Talks Sponsorships
Use this page to purchase a sponsorship for WCS Talks 2022. Please select the sponsorship from the dropdown to the right and proceed to checkout to complete your sponsorship. Sponsorship [...]
TerraPro Solutions CEO Kimberlee Centera to Present a Negotiation Skills Webinar Series in Association with Women in Cleantech & Sustainability (WCS)
SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) AUGUST 18, 2020 TerraPro Solutions CEO Kimberlee Centera will present a three-part webinar series with Women in Cleantech & Sustainability. The series is designed to empower [...]
Black Lives Matter to Cleantech & Sustainability
Dear WCS Community, WCS condemns injustice against the Black community in recent events and the long-standing, systemic racism throughout American society. As an organization, we have spent the [...]
Can I schedule to renew my Individual (Chapter) Membership at Virtual Membership level?
Yes. Please refer to the Individual (Chapter) Membership to Virtual Membership Change Guide for information about how to request a switch to a different membership option.
How can I support Women in Cleantech & Sustainability this year?
Sign up to become a volunteer Share our events on your social media! Maintain your existing Individual (Chapter) Membership Share Women in Cleantech & Sustainability with your company to [...]
Can Corporate Members take advantage of the new Virtual Membership for their employees who are not located in the San Francisco Bay Area?
Corporate Members can purchase additional Chapter Membership ($147). Contact us at membership@womencleantechsustainability.org for further information.
What is the cutoff date to change my Individual (Chapter) Membership to Virtual Membership and receive an associated refund?
The requests for cancellation should be submitted by July 31, 2020.
Am I entitled to a refund if I want to switch to Virtual Membership before my current Individual (Chapter) Membership expires?
Yes, please refer to Individual (Chapter) Membership to Virtual Membership Change Guide for information about how to request a switch.
Am I automatically transferred to Virtual Membership since Women in Cleantech & Sustainability is cancelling all in-person events through the end of 2020?
No. If you would like to request a change to your membership please see the Individual (Chapter) Membership to Virtual Membership Change Guide on our website to take the required steps to switch [...]
What happens if I purchased my Individual (Chapter) Membership before the Virtual Membership option was available and I want to switch to a new option?
Through July 31, 2020 all Women in Cleantech & Sustainability Chapter Members have a choice of three options on how to leverage their current membership. Please see the Individual (Chapter) [...]
Why is Women in Cleantech & Sustainability renaming Individual Membership to Chapter Membership?
As Women in Cleantech & Sustainability expands into new regions, (and the COVID-19 pandemic resolves) we plan to roll out separate Chapter Memberships. As of today, all Chapter Members are a [...]
What’s happening with WCS Talks?
WCS Talks is also going all virtual and will be a three part series of events. Instead of one event/year, we are going to host a shorter, virtual event every quarter until large gatherings are [...]
What events does Women in Cleantech & Sustainability currently offer?
Women in Cleantech & Sustainability offers multiple types of events in order to provide opportunities to connect professionally, this includes social, panel, and career development events. As [...]
Why is Women in Cleantech & Sustainability offering a Virtual Membership?
Women in Cleantech & Sustainability’s goal is to provide flexible access to our growing community domestically and internationally. Women in Cleantech & Sustainability is expanding access [...]