2024 Leadership Conference for Women in Co-ops & Munis
August 6-7, 2024 | Online :: Central Time
“This was such an amazing conference! The speakers were so inspiring and insightful.” Customer Service Supervisor, Burbank Water and Power
“I loved the variety of topics covered and that they were current and relevant!” Manager, Substation Construction & Maintenance, Sacramento Municipal Utility District
“This is a great event for development of your leadership skills and potential. This is an investment worth making in yourself and your staff will thank you.” Supply Services Manager, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
“I’m going to leave this conference with confidence knowing that the struggles and experiences I go through daily are being experienced by so many other women in the industry, and they are killing it.” Utility Forester, Duquesne Light
This virtual conference is designed specifically for female employees of electric cooperatives and municipal electric utilities. The goal of the event is to help professionals advance their careers in a traditionally male industry by providing insight into key energy trends and skills for personal and professional development. Join us as successful women energy leaders share their industry expertise, strategies, and experiences.
Throughout the program, you’ll engage in interactive working sessions, presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. By the end of the event, you’ll leave equipped with practical strategies, insights, and guidance to propel your energy career forward. Register now for this invaluable opportunity to learn from and collaborate with top women in cooperatives and municipalities.
Learning Outcomes
- Gain insight into overcoming career limitations & barriers
- Analyze leadership strategies for addressing competing priorities
- Explore the delicate balance between professional success and personal well-being
- Develop strategies for navigating male-dominated environments
- Assess strategies for compelling communication for organizational success
- Explore ways to manage conflicts to foster positive outcomes
- Discover how to overcome imposter syndrome
- Discuss networking strategies and the value of mentors and allies
- Design action plans to advance your career beyond middle management
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 : Central Time
8:45 – 9:00 a.m.
Log In and Welcome
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch Break
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Conference Timing
9:00 – 9:05 a.m. :: Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:05 – 10:15 a.m. :: Lessons in Leadership: Executive Panel
Join our panel of executive leaders across multiple organizations and backgrounds who will share their experiences along their career journey. Explore unique leadership stories and strategies to overcome career limitations and barriers.
Amanda Hoefling, Dairyland Power
Kyle Kern, Vice-President – Legal Services & Risk Management, South Central Power Company
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. :: Morning Break
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. :: Juggling Competing Priorities
Many leaders in this sector wear many hats. As you navigate the complex landscape of competing priorities, having a well-defined plan is crucial to maintain progress. Discover practical strategies for maintaining productivity and focus amidst competing priorities.
Tracey Steiner, Chief Engagement & Consumer Officer, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. :: Lunch Break
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. :: Navigating Male-Dominated Environments
This session focuses on strategies for thriving and advancing in an industry historically dominated by men, including overcoming gender bias and stereotypes.
Ashley Harris, VP, Marketing & Communications, Ozarks Electric Cooperative
Trina Zagar-Brown, Vice-President, Business Services, Holy Cross Energy
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. :: Strategies for Conflict Resolution
Discover best practices for managing conflict to foster positive outcomes. Enhance your communication skills, promote collaboration, and leverage conflict for innovation in the workplace.
Kacy Wickenhauser, Chief Human Resources Officer, Wolverine Power Cooperative
2:30 – 2:45 p.m. :: Afternoon Break
2:45 – 3:45 p.m. :: Enhancing Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
Explore the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) in effective leadership and decision-making. Learn practical strategies to enhance EI skills, including self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and relationship management. Discover how EI can positively impact organizational culture, employee engagement, and overall performance.
Janet Rehberg, Chief Strategy Officer & VP of Engineering, Tri-County Electric Cooperative
3:45 – 4:45 p.m. :: Empowering Coop & Muni Leaders: Seizing Opportunities in a Transformative Era
Explore key areas of growth and transformation in the utilities sector. Learn how electric co-op and municipal leaders can drive progress in sustainability, affordability, and inclusivity.
This session focuses on these key areas:
- Changing workforce landscape
- New investments and their role in driving progress
- Embracing renewables
- Evolving expectations of consumers & communities
Mandip Samra, Burbank Water & Power
4:45 – 5:00 p.m. :: Open Networking
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 : Central Time
8:45 – 9:00 a.m.
Log In
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Conference Timing
9:00 – 9:45 a.m. :: Networking and Relationship Building
This session outlines strategies for building and leveraging professional networks, including networking events, relationship-building exercises, and tips for effective networking. The importance of mentorship and sponsorship in career development will be discussed, along with strategies for finding mentors and sponsors within the industry.
Denise Foster Cronin, VP, Federal & RTO Regulatory Affairs, East Kentucky Power Cooperative
9:45 – 10:00 a.m. :: Morning Break
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. :: Working Session: Building Confidence and Assertiveness
This session provides techniques for building confidence, assertiveness, and self-advocacy skills to succeed in leadership roles and overcome imposter syndrome.
Theresa Byrne, Certified Positive Intelligence Coach; CEO In-Power Systems
11:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. :: Intentional Behaviors to Move Your Career Forward
Discover intentional behaviors that will naturally progress your career. Panelists will take you through relatable, real-life examples and highlight their lessons learned. Gain valuable insights and lessons learned from relatable, real-life examples.
Mandi Lesher, Chief Member Experience Officer, CORE Electric Cooperative
Jami Hovet, VP, Administration, Minnkota Power Cooperative
12:00 -12:30 p.m. :: Open Q&A/Review
12:30 p.m. :: Conclusion
Theresa Byrne, Certified Positive Intelligence Coach; CEO In-Power Systems
Denise Foster Cronin, VP, Federal & RTO Regulatory Affairs, East Kentucky Power Cooperative
Amanda Hoefling, Dairyland Power
Ashley Harris, VP, Marketing & Communications, Ozarks Electric Cooperative
Jami Hovet, VP, Administration, Minnkota Power Cooperative
Kyle Kern, Vice-President – Legal Services & Risk Management, South Central Power Company
Mandi Lesher, Chief Member Experience Officer, CORE Electric Cooperative
Janet Rehberg, Chief Strategy Officer & VP of Engineering, Tri-County Electric Cooperative
Mandip Samra, Burbank Water & Power
Tracey Steiner, Chief Engagement & Consumer Officer, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Kacy Wickenhauser, Chief Human Resources Officer, Wolverine Power Cooperative
Trina Zagar-Brown, Vice-President, Business Services, Holy Cross Energy
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We will be using Microsoft Teams to facilitate your participation in the upcoming event. You do not need to have an existing Teams account in order to participate in the broadcast – the course will play in your browser and you will have the option of using a microphone to speak with the room and ask questions, or type any questions in via the chat window and our on-site representative will relay your question to the instructor.
- Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the Teams app if possible. You may also use the Edge browser or Chrome.
- You will receive a separate email with a unique link to a personalized landing page which will include links to join all sessions of this event.
- If you are using a microphone, please ensure that it is muted until such time as you need to ask a question.
- The remote meeting connection will be open approximately 30 minutes before the start of the course. We encourage you to connect as early as possible in case you experience any unforeseen problems.
Please Note: Confirmed speakers do not need to register and are encouraged to participate in all sessions of the event. If you are a speaker and have any questions please contact our offices at 1.303.770.8800
Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ
If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event
REGISTER NOW FOR THIS EVENT:
2024 Leadership Conference for Women in Co-ops & Munis
August 6-7, 2024 | Online
| Individual attendee(s) - $ 1195.00 each | |
Volume pricing also availableIndividual attendee tickets can be mixed with ticket packs for complete flexibility |
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| Pack of 5 attendees - $ 4,780.00 (20% discount) | |
| Pack of 10 attendees - $ 8,365.00 (30% discount) | |
| Pack of 20 attendees - $ 14,340.00 (40% discount) | |
Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before July 05, 2024 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800
Credits
EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.
EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 1.0 CEUs for this event
Requirements for Successful Completion of Program
Participants must be in attendance for the entirety of the conference to be eligible for continuing education credit.
Instructional Methods
Case studies & PowerPoint presentations
Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.
Conference CPE Credits: 11.5
There is no prerequisite for this Conference.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None
EUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org
Who Should Attend
Women and men within electric cooperatives and municipal electric utilities in search of a solution-oriented discussion on how to implement change in the industry, and female professionals within the energy industry trying to develop the necessary skills and confidence to find success in a male-dominated field.
