Equality Initiative Ambassador:
Sam Craft (she/her)

Why advancing Women in Energy is so important

One of life’s great privileges is to work with incredible women and men, working so hard toward a diverse and robust renewable future.

Energy Field

• Renewable Energy Sources
• Energy Efficiency
• Other Power and Storage Technologies

Sector

• Business Enterprise
• Non-profit Organization

Languages

• English

I'm offering the following support for the Equality Initiative

• Participate in the review and winner selection process of the Equality Initiative Awards
• Communicate about events or achievements on Equality Initiativeʼs social media, write blogs and website
• Provide information on gender policies or data on the participation of women in their workplace
• Promote the Equal by 30 Campaign
• Recruit new signatories for the Equal by 30 Campaign
• Champion The Equality Initiative by speaking publicly and privately
• Organize The Equality Initiative regional events, policy circles and/or locally arranged small group meetings
• Participate in Equality Initiative events held internationally (virtual options included)
• Promote Equality Initiative-Awards opportunities

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

• Launch a new and/or join an existing networking or a matching/mentorship program through a virtual platform
• Provide advice to early career professionals on finding, applying, and receiving job offers or how to "move up" in clean energy, and where possible actively support other women to advance in their careers
• Collect and share information on best practices for advancing women in the energy field
• Share how to gain experience and increase leadership in their sector
• Develop a career toolkit or other useful resource