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
Lori Sun
President Hawaii GasDeputy General Counsel
Aki Marceau
Vice President Hawaiian ElectricDirector, Electrification of Transportation
Kirstin Punu
Treasurer AES Clean Energy, HawaiiProject Origination
Melissa Miyashiro
Secretary Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit OrganizationsPresident & CEO
Caroline Carl
Development Hawaii EnergyExecutive Director
Tiffany Huynh
External Relations Elemental ExceleratorSenior Director of External Affairs - Hawai'i
Connie Lau
Emeritus Board Member Hawaiian Electric IndustriesFormer President & CEO
Dawn Lippert
Founder & Emeritus Board Member Elemental ExceleratorCEO
Yvette Maskrey
Emeritus Board Member Inter-Island Solar SupplyVice-President Corporate Development & Strategy
Julie Hong
Emeritus Board Member JacobsFederal & Env Solutions Operations Manager
Veronica Rocha
Emeritus Board Member Essential LeapFounder & Owner
Marie O'Grady
Board Co-Administrator Blue Planet FoundationInterim Executive Director
Brenda Hearn
Board Co-Administrator Elemental ExceleratorOffice Manager
Advisory Board Members
Alicia Moy
Hawaii GasPresident & CEO
Aimee Barnes
Hua Nani Partners, LLC.Founder & CEO