WICE Spring 2012 Conference

May 8, 2012, Albany, NY

The Power of Persuasion

Date: May 8, 2012
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Glen Sanders, 1 Glen Avenue, Scotia, NY, directions
$55 members, $80 non-members, $25 students

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Speakers will provide attendees with tools to improve our ability to persuade in our professional and personal lives. Also a panel of accomplished WICE members will discuss making significant changes in their careers, including changing industries. Detailed agenda to be posted in early April.

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Breakfast and Networking

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Welcome & Introduction
Jill Anderson, President of WICE and Director of Business Integration, New York Power Authority

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Keynote Speaker
Janet Joseph, Vice President, Technology and Strategic Planning, NYSERDA

11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. BREAK

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Strategies for Success
Facilitating Change and Living a Better Life
Colonel Deborah Campbell, Deputy Superintendent, New York State Police

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. LUNCH

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Persuasion Exercise
Tools for navigating everyday conflicts as well as promotions and raises
Valia Glytsis, Executive Leadership Coach

2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. BREAK

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Career Change Panel
A panel will discuss their own career paths and how
Gina Harwood, Manager Corporate Finance, NYPA, previously Commissioner of Finance for City of White Plains
Michele Goyette, Project Manager, NYSERDA
Anne Smith, Partner, GHD

4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Wrap-up and Adjourn

DRIVING: Carpooling with fellow WICE members wil be organized from New York City and White Plains. Email info@wiceny.org.

HOTEL: The Glen Sanders is extending their special rate of $119 for WICE members, phone: 518.374.7262, info@glensandersmansion.com.

Albany Networking – February 29, 2012

Join WICE for a Happy Hour & Networking Event to meet fellow members and learn more about the programs and opportunities offered through WICE.

Appetizers provided by WICE

74 State, Upstairs Lounge
74 State Street, Albany, NY
http://www.74state.com/

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Spring 2012 Mentoring Mixer NYC – February 29, 2012

Join mentors and mentees of the WICE program for an evening mixer. WICE will provide appetizers.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Lea NYC Wine Bar, 230 Park Avenue, NY, NY
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

NYPA posting – Program Evaluation Analyst

New York Power Authority Program Evaluation Analyst APPLY ONLINE Tracking Code: 50032552 Job Description

This effort supports the Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standards (EEPS), ensuring the timely and accurate submission of evaluation plans and program impacts to the Department of Public Service (DPS) and support statewide and regional evaluation efforts.

Additional responsibilities include but are not . . . → Read More: NYPA posting – Program Evaluation Analyst

Mentoring Program Information Session at Marist College

Attend this information session to learn about mentoring opportunities between students and WICE members. WICE currently works with Columbia University and is expanding its program to Marist College to pair professionals with students to mentor their professional growth and share experiences.

Date: Monday, January 30, 2012 Location: Hancock Center, Room HC 2023, 2nd Floor, . . . → Read More: Mentoring Program Information Session at Marist College

WICE Fall Conference: October 4, 2011

Branding Yourself

On Tuesday, October 4, 2011, from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Columbia University’s Low Memorial Library Rotunda, over 150 women from across New York State attended WICE’s Fall Conference centered on “Branding Yourself.” WICE members summarized the presentations and handouts are posted:

Keynote Speaker, Kathy Boden, Vice President, Gas Operations, Con . . . → Read More: WICE Fall Conference: October 4, 2011

Mentoring Mixer – November 3, 2011, New York City

This informal mixer near Columbia University was for current and potential future program participants to learn more about WICE and mentoring opportunities. WICE provided appetizers.

Date: Thursday, November 3, 2011 Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Where: Amsterdam Restaurant, 1207 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10027

New York City Networking: November 17, 2011

WICE hosted a Happy Hour & Networking Event for members to meet each other and learn more about the programs and opportunities offered through WICE.

Thursday, November 17, 2011 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Appetizers provided by WICE Happy hour: $2 off all glasses of wine

Brooklyn Winery 213 North 8th Street, Brooklyn NY

Directions: First . . . → Read More: New York City Networking: November 17, 2011

Kristen Barone promoted to Lead Project Engineer, NYPA

Posted November 2, 2011

Kristen Barone was recently promoted to Lead Project Engineer, where she is responsible for leading a team of project managers in the Energy Services and Technology Department at the New York Power Authority (NYPA).

Kristen has several years experience with NYPA, working in positions . . . → Read More: Kristen Barone promoted to Lead Project Engineer, NYPA

Con Edison – Steam Project Manager

Consolidated Edison Company of New York

Steam Operations Project Manager — Steam Generating Stations

The project manager will be responsible for managing the design, funding, scheduling, and construction of capital/major-expense projects. Provides continual customer service, including off-hour project support and last-minute requests for on-site, hands-on technical guidance. Ensures all project-scoping documents are detailed to . . . → Read More: Con Edison – Steam Project Manager