On May 6th, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) will be issuing a Diversity Challenge to the energy industry. Through the #DiversityChallenge, we hope to start a conversation about what companies and organizations in the energy space are doing to address diversity, equity and inclusion. As part of our broader diversity and inclusion efforts along with The Solar Foundation, we are inviting you to attend an event at the National Press Club where stakeholders will present findings and discuss approaches to actively engage on this important issue. We encourage you to attend and participate, so we can all learn from one another and improve the diversity and inclusion of our industries together.

Agenda

10:00am-11:00am | Presentation and Panel Discussion: Diversity Study Findings

Abigail Ross Hopper, President and CEO, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Andrea Luecke, President and Executive Director, The Solar Foundation (TSF)
Paula Glover, President and CEO, American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE)
Johnathan M. Holifield, Executive Director, White House Initiative on HBCUs

11:15am-12:30pm | Diversity Workshop and Roundtable: How to Change Organizational Culture

George-Axelle Broussillon Matschinga, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Sunrun
Carol Watson, Senior Director, Global Advisory Services of Diversity Best Practices

12:30pm | Event Adjourns

Diversity Challenge Roundtable