Pathways in Energy and the Benefits of Board Membership

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm (ET)

Members of the Board of Directors of the Women’s Council on Energy and the Environment (WCEE) will discuss their various career pathways and elaborate on the ways that their participation in WCEE and other professional development organizations has assisted them in achieving their leadership roles. This virtual event has been designed for U.S. Department of Energy fellows, but others are welcome to register and participate!

Moderator: Tenley Dalstrom, Vice President, Critical Minerals, Environment, and Technology Transfer, BCS Allegient

Panelists:

Alix Forgan, Senior Analyst, Equinor Ventures

Zohra Baig, Corporate Finance Associate, Conduit Power

Heidi Ratz, Senior Regulatory and Market Affairs Manager, Pattern Energy Group

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

🕰️ Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern

💻 Location: Virtual

✅ Register/Reserve: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/ckfFCI8yTPa2prYICq8qMA

💲 Cost:  $0 members/$0 non-members

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  WCEE Fundamentals & Emerging Issues Brown Bag Lunch

Gas and Electricity Markets Coordination

National Petroleum Council 

Thursday, July 23, 2026

12:00 noon - 1:00 pm (ET)

Join WCEE for a timely discussion on the growing interdependence between the electric power and natural gas sectors—and why improved coordination between the two is increasingly critical to energy reliability, affordability, and resilience.

This session will be led by Christi Tezak, Senior Director at ClearView Energy Partners, and Dr. Margo Regier, Program Manager at the National Petroleum Council. Together, they will share insights from the recently released National Petroleum Council report, Reliable Energy: Delivering on the Promise of Gas-Electric Coordination.

The report examines the operational, market, and regulatory challenges arising from the growing reliance of the electric sector on natural gas infrastructure, particularly during periods of system stress and extreme weather. Christi and Margo will discuss key findings and recommendations from the study, including opportunities to better align gas and electricity markets, improve reliability outcomes, and support long-term infrastructure planning.

Whether your interests lie in electricity markets, natural gas, grid reliability, regulation, or energy policy, this brown bag lunch will provide valuable perspectives on one of the most important emerging issues facing today's energy system. The discussion will be particularly relevant for professionals interested in resource adequacy, reliability, market design, infrastructure planning, and the evolving challenges of the energy transition.

Bring your lunch and your questions for what promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking conversation.

DATE:  Thursday, July 23, 2026

TIME: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

LOCATION:  National Petroleum Council, 1101 Vermont Avenue, NW., Suite 300, Washington, DC  20005

CLOSEST METRO STATIONS: Farragut North & Farragut West

COST:  $0 Members and $10 Non-Members 

About the Fundamentals & Emerging Issues Series:

In recognition of the legacy and responsibilities of WCEE at this historic moment for energy and environmental interests, the WCEE Board of Directors developed a strategic plan for 2026 that reflects its role as a nonpartisan organization elevating thought leadership and sharing critical insights for our partner sponsors and individual members alike during this transformational period. 

One element of the strategic plan is raising baseline knowledge on relevant and timely energy and environmental matters and explaining in plain language how and why these matters are relevant from the perspectives of various stakeholders, including regulatory bodies such as FERC and state legislatures, non-profit environmental compliance organizations, private sector energy and digital infrastructure enterprises, and more.

To do this, WCEE is launching “Fundamentals and Emerging Issues,” a new series that provides an overview of energy and environmental topics while exploring emerging issues. This value-focused series is created for impact, providing accessible know-how for newer members to our sector to improve their understanding while also delving into the complexities that are relevant to more experienced executives navigating decisions on these matters in real time.

We look forward to seeing you on July 23rd.

Thank you for your support!

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Thursday, July 30, 2026

Thomas Jefferson Building - Southeast Lawn

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm (ET)

Join WCEE to watch “A League of Their Own” (1992) under the stars! The film (1992 PG 2h8) is set During World War II, and features sisters Dottie and Kit as they join the first female professional baseball league!

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early as space is limited and may bring their own blankets, chairs, food and beverages, but alcohol is prohibited. Restrooms will be available in the James Madison Building. Look for WCEE sign!  WCEE will have a sign to identify the group, and we will have time to picnic and chat ahead of the movie.

More details can be found here: Live! At the Library: "A League of Their Own" (1992) | Library of Congress

🗓️ Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026

🕰️ Time: Picnic - 6:30; Movie - 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

🗺️ Location: Thomas Jefferson Building - Southeast Lawn, the corner of 2nd Street SE and Independence Avenue at 10 1st Street SE, Washington, DC 20540

🚇 Transportation: Metro to Capital South

💲 Cost: $0 members/$0 non-members

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WCEE at the National Museum of Women in the Arts

Join the WCEE Community at the National Museum of Women in the Arts’ free community day with extended hours on Wednesday, August 12!

Special exhibits include:

Burnished: Pueblo Pottery at NMWA

Marlo Pascual: Making Something Out of Something

Women to Watch 2027: A Book Arts Revolution

Gwen John: Strange Beauties

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

🕰️ Time: gather in the main hall 5:45 pm; strolling the museum 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

🗺️ Location: 1250 New York Ave. NW Washington, DC 20005

🚇 Transportation: Metro - Metro Center or McPherson Square

Reserve: reservations available June 2: Free Community Day: Extended Hours | National Museum of Women in the Arts

💲 Cost: $0 members/$0 non-members

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