Category Archives: Board Biographies

Director Regulatory Affairs for National Grid and a member of the New York Leadership Team, National Grid In this role, Cathy sets priorities for and manages National Grid regulatory issues and serves as the Company’s liaison with the Public Service … Continue reading →

Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety Quality Assurance and Risk Management, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. Rachel Friedman is currently the Manager of the Environmental, Health and Safety Quality Assurance and Risk Management group at Con Edison.  In her current role, … Continue reading →

Principal and Director of Business Development GHD Anne T. Smith is a Principal and Director of Business Development for GHD.  GHD is an international company of engineers, architects and environmental scientists employing more than 6,500 people across five continents.  GHD … Continue reading →

Director, Energy Policy & Chief of Staff New York Power Authority Jill Anderson is the Chief of Staff to the New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) President and Chief Executive Officer and Director of Energy Policy. She oversees Executive Office management, Business … Continue reading →

Commissioner New York State Public Service Commission Patricia L. Acampora was appointed Commissioner of the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) on June 16, 2005. Her term runs through February 1, 2015. Immediately prior to her appointment, Commissioner Acampora … Continue reading →

Vice President of Facilities, Retired Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. Carol Monti Barris retired from the Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison) in April 2008 after a 30-year career.  Carol assumed the position of Vice President of … Continue reading →

  Corporate Strategy and Public Affairs Advisor Harris Beach PLLC Ms. Crossett is a public affairs, communications and corporate strategy advisor to the clients of the Harris Beach Energy Industry Team. She also delivers consulting services through the Harris Beach … Continue reading →

Vice Chairman, Retired Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. Joan Freilich is a member of the Board of Trustees of Barnard College, the Board of Directors of the Women’s City Club of New York, where she also heads the … Continue reading →

Administrative Law Judge, NYS Department of Public Service Kimberly Harriman is an Administrative Law Judge at the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS).  Prior to returning to DPS, Kim was the Assistant Secretary for Energy in Governor Paterson’s … Continue reading →

Partner, Hiscock & Barclay LLP Ms. Helmer is the co-chair of the Regulatory Practice Group concentrating her practice on energy and telecommunications law as well as corporate and professional ethics and the New York State Legislature. Ms. Helmer has had … Continue reading →