About WIRE

Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) is a forum for women who are working to bring about a sustainable Hawaii powered by clean energy. WiRE was founded in 2010 and has grown to over 150 annual members, 200 women participating in events, and chapters on two islands (Oahu and Maui). Women active in the fields of energy, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and transportation, are welcome to come talk story. Each month, experts from the energy industry address a different topic – ranging from new projects breaking ground to policy, workforce development, and utility regulation.

Our women-only events provide a space where women can share, support, and collaborate with each other while learning about renewable energy and offering ideas to promote sustainability and clean energy in Hawaii. We use an inclusive definition of “woman” and “female,” and we welcome trans women, genderqueer women, non-binary people, and any other individuals who identify as female.

As we educate each other, develop relationships, and become aware of new opportunities, we hope the result will be real partnerships and accelerated progress toward a sustainable and prosperous future for Hawaii.

WiRE is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Who is WIRE?

Executive Board Members

Caroline Carl

Caroline Carl

President Hawaii Energy
Executive Director
Lori Sun

Lori Sun

Vice President Hawaii Gas
Assistant General Counsel
Kirstin Punu

Kirstin Punu

Treasurer AES Clean Energy, Hawaii
Project Origination
Melissa Miyashiro

Melissa Miyashiro

Sponsorships & External Relations Blue Planet Foundation
Executive Director
Aki Marceau

Aki Marceau

Professional Development Hawaiian Electric
Director, Electrification of Transportation
Tiffany Huynh

Tiffany Huynh

Board Member Elemental Excelerator
Director of External Affairs - Hawai'i
Connie Lau

Connie Lau

Emeritus Board Member Hawaiian Electric Industries
Former President & CEO
Dawn Lippert

Dawn Lippert

Founder & Emeritus Board Member Elemental Excelerator
CEO
Yvette Maskrey

Yvette Maskrey

Emeritus Board Member Inter-Island Solar Supply
Vice-President Corporate Development & Strategy
Julie Hong

Julie Hong

Emeritus Board Member Jacobs
Federal & Env Solutions Operations Manager
Veronica Rocha

Veronica Rocha

Emeritus Board Member Essential Leap
Founder & Owner
Marie O'Grady

Marie O'Grady

Board Co-Administrator Blue Planet Foundation
Managing Director
Brenda Hearn

Brenda Hearn

Board Co-Administrator Elemental Excelerator
Office Manager

Advisory Board Members

Alicia Moy

Alicia Moy

Hawaii Gas
President & CEO
Aimee Barnes

Aimee Barnes

Hua Nani Partners, LLC.
Founder & CEO