Have you ever wondered what data engineers do or how to become one? Or maybe you’ve wanted to drive sustainable policies in the environmental space but you don’t have the “right” background.
In this series, we’re featuring women working across a number of roles where women are underrepresented within the water, energy, and environment sectors. Our panelists will share insights with our members about working within each of these roles across the water, energy, and environment sectors, and will share highlights about their day-to-day work as well as provide general advice for women who are interested in working in the various roles being discussed.
June 2 - Women Entrepreneurs
June 9 - Women in Data
June 16 - Women in Policy (this event)
June 23 - Women in Engineering & Construction
Registration includes access to all four events in the series. Recordings will be distributed after each event.
Our Panelists
Janice Lam Snyder is a Program Manager at the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District where she provides technical and strategic policy direction for the District’s air monitoring, federal and state planning, and its AB617 Community Air Protection Program. Her career started with U.C. Davis’ Crocker Nuclear Laboratory where she helped to develop scientific methods in analyzing air filters – now, she helps to shape policy to improve regional and community-level air pollution. For the District’s first scientific study on wood smoke from toxics in environmental justice communities, she served as the Principal Investigator (PI); she also serves as the PI for the District’s current efforts to study mobile source toxics in underserved communities. Janice has over 17 years’ experience working in air quality and environmental policy, and has been involved in a range of issues such as tree planting, wood burning curtailments, climate change, air quality monitoring, and environmental justice. Janice received her B.S. in Applied Physics from U.C. Davis and received her M.S. in Environmental Planning and Management from Johns Hopkins University.
Megan Poage is a leader in the energy industry with a mission is to sustainably integrate clean, reliable, and economic power across the US. In her role as Director of Development with NextEra Energy, Megan originates renewable energy Power Purchase Agreements with customers in the Western portion of the United States. She is responsible for executing new business opportunities and developing grid-scale solar, wind, and storage projects. Prior to joining NextEra, Megan was a NERC certified operator for the California ISO. She worked a 24x7 shift to maintain reliability of the transmission grid in California. Subsequently, she led policy development to address Federal and Regulatory mandates. Notably, she developed market design for Cal ISO’s Energy Imbalance Market (EIM), which has grossed $1B in benefits for utilities across the Western portion of the United States, Canada, and Baja Mexico. Megan holds a MS in Aeronautical Engineering from UC Davis and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Santa Clara University.
Heather Dauler oversees the government affairs program for the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department and formerly acted as the City’s Intergovernmental Affairs Officer. In her role, she analyzes legislation, supports advocacy efforts with trade associations, develops policy positions, and meets with federal and state elected officials. With the City, Heather also works on special projects such as leading a business grants team and guiding strategic plan implementation efforts. Heather has 18 years of experience working for or with governments on issues surrounding sustainability, healthcare, welfare programs, and public safety. A former Boston-based attorney, Heather holds a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School, a Masters of Law in Government and Public Policy from UOP, McGeorge School of Law, and a Bachelor’s degree in Justice Studies from San Jose State University.
Registration
Registration includes access to all four events in the June series.
This event is free for AWWEE members and up to two additional guests. Non-member registration is $20