Meet the 2025 RADIATE Women's Leadership Program Cohort

With a mission to foster leadership excellence among women in the utility industry, the Utility 2030 Collaborative (U2030) is thrilled to announce the sold-out cohort for the 2025 RADIATE Women’s Leadership Development Program. Nominations for this 12-month transformative initiative are now closed, and the program welcomes 27 outstanding program participants and more than 30 generous leaders.

A U2030 new program in 2025, RADIATE is designed to empower women in the utility industry with the skills, visibility, and networks needed to elevate their impact and advance their careers while fostering support for other women in leadership. The program’s dynamic learning experiences and opportunities for collaboration serve as its foundational pillars, offering participants the tools and connections essential for success.

With diversity of thought among leadership teams proven to drive better outcomes, RADIATE’s vision is to build a thriving community of diverse utility leaders equipped with industry knowledge, strategic leadership insights, strong relationships, and the confidence to modernize utilities and drive innovation.

2025 Leaders & Participants: Dedicated to Elevating Women in Leadership Roles

The 2025 participants were carefully selected by a cross-company committee of U2030 leaders, following nominations by senior executives who recognized their exemplary performance and outstanding leadership potential. We invite you to join us in celebrating and welcoming these extraordinary women shaping the future of the utility industry:

• Jody Allison, Xcel Energy, Program Leader

• Carlyn Altheide, InvoiceCloud, Nominee

• Ajit Apte, BGE, Program Leader

• Holly Baird, Milepost, Program Leader

• Kelly Beatty, Liberty Utilities, Nominee

• Marguerite Behringer, Landis & Gyr, Nominee

• Tiffany Bello, Georgia Power Company, Nominee

• Enjoli Black, Pacific Gas & Electric, Nominee

• Andrea Blomquist, City of Roseville, CA, Program Leader

• Brandy Bolden, SMUD, Program Leader

• Stacey Corbett, EPCOR, Nominee

• Mark D. Case, Baltimore Gas & Electric, Program Leader

• Chima Chijioke, Georgia Power, Program Leader

• Sylvia Davis, City of Topeka, KS, Program Leader

• Christy Dray, SMUD, Program Leader

• Terri-Lynn Duque, Ignite Energy, Program Leader

• Vanessa Edmonds, U2030, Program Leader

• Denise Foster, UPS, Program Leader

• Kay Fuhrman, Heidrick & Struggles, Program Leader

• Rheannon Fuller, Pacific Gas & Electric, Nominee

• Kim Getgen, InnovationForce, Program Leader

• Samantha Hart, Milepost, Program Leader

• Caitlin Harvey, Baltimore Gas & Electric, Nominee

• Nicole Haskins, Paymentus, Program Leader

• Chris Hilborn, U2030, Program Leader

• Doneen Hobbs, Liberty Utilities, Program Leader

• Carim V. Khouzami, Baltimore Gas & Electric, Program Leader

• Nathalie Laughlin, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Nominee

• Izzy Lawrence, Arizona Public Service, Program Leader

• Shelby Linton-Kettie, PPL, Program Leader

• Katy Liddell, Liberty Utilities, Program Leader

• Jessica Lim, Southern California Edison, Nominee

• Raynetta Marshall, Former-JEA, Program Leader

• Hilllary Martin, Oracle, Program Leader

• Christine Miles, Paymentus, Nominee

• Taryn Mitchell, Baltimore Gas & Electric, Program Leader

• Britney Mulcahy, SEMO Electric Cooperative & Go SEMO Fiber, Nominee

• Sarah Noll, Arizona Public Service, Program Leader

• Christina Northrup, Blue Heron Global, Nominee

• Briauna Perryman, Milepost, Nominee & Capstone Leader

• Kathryn (Kat) Pohlman, Nashville Electric Service, Nominee

• Lauren Preston, Retired Liberty Utilities, Program Leader

• David Ralph, Baltimore Gas & Electric, Program Leader

• Sheri Rice, Seattle City Light, Nominee

• Brittnye Roberts, CDE Lightband, Nominee

• Patricia Roberts, Georgia Power Company, Nominee

• Brittany Ross, Central States Water Resources, Program Leader

• Darlene Sakahara, Seattle City Light, Nominee

• Christine Scott, Liberty Utilities, Program Leader

• Antrecia Sims, LADWP, Nominee

• Ashley Smith, Liberty Utilities, Nominee

• Nicole Sombrero, Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, Nominee

• Jay Stowe, Stowe Utility Group, Program Leader

• Mark Stultz, EVC Insights LLC, Program Leader

• Bri Swierstok, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Nominee

• Jessica Tsosie, Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, Nominee

• Leah Tutnauer, Baltimore Gas & Electric, Nominee

• Bill G. Williams, The B4 Group, Program Leader

• Megan Whitworth-Swanson, Milepost, Nominee

• Roger Woodworth, Former Avista, Program Leader

• Jill Zallar, Hibbing PUC, Nominee

• Julia Zhu, Alectra, Program Leader  

  
  

"The launch of the 2025 RADIATE Women’s Leadership Program marks an exciting milestone in our mission to elevate and empower women in the utility industry," says Vanessa Edmonds, CEO of U2030. "This program is about more than just professional development—it’s about fostering a supportive community where women can build skills, expand their networks, and inspire change. I’m deeply grateful to the incredible leaders, mentors, and participants who have made this program possible. Your dedication and commitment to championing women in leadership will have a lasting impact on our industry and beyond."

Program Kickoff and Transformative Outcomes

Starting January 23, 2025, these remarkable leaders will embark on a 12-month journey focused on:

• Building Leadership Skills: Strengthening adaptive, real-world leadership capabilities through interactive assignments and role-playing exercises.

• Championing Innovation: Tackling industry challenges with creative problem-solving via Capstone projects.

• Expanding Networks: Developing a strong, supportive community of like-minded peers.

• Increasing Impact: Gaining actionable tools and strategies to create lasting, scalable solutions.

• Celebrating Success: Drawing inspiration from participant achievements and receiving well-deserved recognition.

Key Events in the 2025 Program

Participants will engage in a monthly virtual curriculum, taught by an impactful group of utility leaders, and a BGE site visit in June 3-4, 2025. Additionally, they will participate in events open to others in the industry, including:

• ENERGIZE Retreat

  • When: April 8-9, 2025

  • Where: Scottsdale, AZ

  • Focus: Building internal foundations, mastering crucial conversations, emergency response, and achieving work-life balance.

• SPARK Annual Meeting

  • When: September 15–17, 2025

  • Where: Seattle, WA

  • Focus: Discussing transformational leadership strategies, navigating emergencies, enhancing customer experiences, and advancing energy transition goals.

Shine as a RADIATE Program Sponsor

Interested in sponsoring the 2026 program, meeting RADIATE participants at ENERGIZE or SPARK, or learning more about participating in the next program cohort? Email us at info@utility2030.org to learn more.

Together, we can create a thriving community of women leaders who are equipped to modernize utilities and drive the industry's future.