CS Energy Women in Renewable Energy
We empower and provide women networking and mentorship opportunities
CS Energy Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) is the company’s first program to provide networking and mentorship opportunities for women. The mission of CS Energy WiRE is to support, mentor, broaden our network internally and externally, care for the community, and help each other succeed personally and professionally. This program facilitates collaboration through sponsored events and community outreach. Since its foundation in March 2020, CS Energy WiRE has empowered women to take on new leadership roles and opportunities within the company, as well as enabled CS Energy to increase the amount of women hired by 70 percent.
CS Energy WiRE was founded by Janani Ramkumar, Dawn Robinson and Diana Palazzi Mery.
24%
Total Women in the Company
70%
increase in women hired in 2 years
50%
women in C suite
5%
Women in the field
Recognitions
NJBIZ
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NJBIZ Empowering Women Honoree 2023
Cleanie Awards
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Woman of the Year 2022 Silver Winner - Dawn Robinson
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Trailblazer 2022 Honorable Mention - Janani Ramkumar
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Woman of the Year 2021 Finalist - Diana Palazzi Mery
S&P Platts Global Energy Awards
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Rising Star 2023 Finalist - Janani Ramkumar
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Rising Star 2022 Finalist - Diana Palazzi Mery
Affiliated organizations
Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE)
NJBIZ - Empowing Women Honoree
WiRE Sponsored NextGen Rally
Volunteering event with Habitat for Humanity in New York
WiRE Luncheon
Featured WiRE Events
WIRE MEMBER TESTIMONIAL
“I’m honored to have been selected as a Co-Chair of this important program, which is setting an example for the broader renewable energy industry. The program has facilitated valuable opportunities for networking and professional growth, fostering a stronger sense of connection within the company as well as with other women in solar energy. It has provided a unique opportunity for women to share challenges and learn from diverse experiences.”
Rosanna Alvarez
Executive Office Manager and CS Energy WiRE Co-Chair
WIRE MEMBER TESTIMONIAL
“I gravitated toward CS Energy WiRE when I first started working at CS Energy, as it has provided a safe space for me to get to know and learn from other women at the company. Participating in CS Energy WiRE has facilitated my professional growth by providing opportunities to lead as well as collaborate with other women. I’m eager to work together with my fellow Co-Chairs to expand the impact of the program.”
Bisola Arowolo
Paralegal and CS Energy WiRE Co-Chair
WIRE MEMBER TESTIMONIAL
“CS Energy WiRE is an exceptional program that exemplifies CS Energy’s core values of diversity and collaboration, and I’m grateful to have been selected as a Co-Chair. Through organized volunteer events and informal lunches, I’ve had the opportunity to foster new relationships, which has been both professionally and personally enriching. I’m looking forward to building upon the program’s momentum in my new role, including through establishing new internal as well as external-facing events.”