Our Mission

WiRE is a forum for women who are working to bring about a sustainable Hawaii powered by clean energy

Two WiRE members conversing during event

Women working to bring a sustainable Hawaii powered by clean energy.

Women in Renewable 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. Throughout the year, experts from the energy industry address timely topics—ranging from new energy projects breaking ground to policy, workforce development, and utility regulation.

WiRE member group photo at sunset at a restaurant
Group of WiRE members outside at treatment facility listening to a presentation from state officials
WiRE board members group photo at Pau Hana
Group photo of WiRE members infront of WiRE sign

Connecting for Change

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.

A space where women can share, support, and collaborate shaping Hawaii's clean energy future.

Meet the Team

Executive Board

Lori Sun

President

Hawaii Gas

Deputy General Counsel

Aki Marceau

Vice President

Hawaiian Electric

Director, Electrification of Transportation

Kristin Punu

Treasurer

AES Clean Energy

Hawaii Project Origination

Melissa Miyashiro

Secretary

Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations

President & CEO

Tiffany Huynh

External Relations

Elementor Excelerator

Senior Director of External Affairs (Hawaiʻi)

Caroline Carl

Development

Hawaii Energy

Executive Director

Emeritus Board

Connie Lau

Emeritus Board Member

Hawaiian Electric Industries

Former President & CEO

Dawn Lippert

Founder & Emeritus Board Member

Elemental Excelerator

CEO

Yvette Maskrey

Emeritus Board Member

Inter-Island Supply

VP of Corporate Development & Strategy

Julie Hong

Emeritus Board Member

AECOM

Director

Veronica Rocha

Emeritus Board Member

Essential Leap

Founder & Owner

Advisory Board

Alicia Moy

Advisory Board Members

Hawaii Gas

President & CEO

Aimee Barnes

Advisory Board Member

Hua Nani Parners, LLC.

Founder & CEO

Catherine Awakuni Colón

Advisory Board Member

Oahu Economic Development Board

President & CEO

Shelee Kimura

Advisory Board Member

Hawaiian Electric

President & CEO

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