International Ambassadors Program

Equality Initiative Ambassador:
Lisa Diamond (she/her)

Lisa Diamond (she/her) Ambassador Austria

2025 - 2027
Scientist, AIT Austrian Institute for Technology, Center for Technology Experience

Why advancing Women in Energy is so important

The energy transition is not only a technical transformation, but also a social one. For it to succeed in a socially equitable manner, we need research that incorporates diverse perspectives, experiences and needs. Energy equality therefore also means equality in research itself: who conducts research, which topics become visible and how knowledge is shared has a significant impact on the solutions we develop. In my work, I deal with energy communities, energy poverty, transparency and fairness in automated energy systems, as well as issues of participation and skills development. As an Equality Ambassador, I want to help make research more diverse, open and inclusive in order to shape an energy transition that benefits everyone.

Energy Field

  • Renewable Energy Sources
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Cross-Cutting Technologies

Sector

  • Non-University Research

Languages

  • English
  • German

I'm offering the following support for the Equality Initiative

  • Participate and or organize in the Equality Initiative regional, locally arranged, and/ or international events or meetings (virtual options included)
  • Social media promotion

I'm offering the following support to female students and professionals transitioning to or starting out in the clean energy field

  • Offer or promote internships, scholarships, fellowships, job shadowing, or training
  • Offer participation in energy breakfast for female leaders (ALS)