Equality Initiative Ambassador:
Sarah Zeljko (she/her)

Why advancing Women in Energy is so important

Because we need ALL the smartest people in the room to transition to the clean energy future that we need now!

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Energy Field

• Renewable Energy Sources
• Energy Efficiency

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Sector

• Business Enterprise
• Public Management
• Consultant
• Non-profit Organization

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Languages

• English

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I'm offering the following support for the Equality Initiative

• Promote Equality Initiative activities, events, or achievements by speaking publicly and/or privately
• Provide support in the promotion, review and/or selection process of the Equality Initiative Awards Program
• Participate and or organize in the Equality Initiative regional, locally arranged, and/ or international events or meetings (virtual options included)
• Communicate about events or achievements on the Equality Initiative’s social media and newsletter, and/or write blogs or other website content
• Promote the Equal by 30 Campaign
• Recruit new signatories for the Equal by 30 Campaign
• Champion the Equality Initiative by speaking publicly and privately about gender equality

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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
• 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
• Engage with the youth in early education and exposure events or programs to foster greater interests in STEM
• Participate in a formal or informal matching/ mentorship program