A Conversation About Representative Workforce w/ Jackie Flowers and Humaira Falkenberg

Jackie Flowers, PE, Humaira Falkenberg, Karen Heim, and Ahlmahz Negash, PhD discuss pathways to workforces that are representative of our communities in an all-female-cast episode of Public Power Underground.05:07 - Introduction of Diverse Workforce of the Future article by Jackie Flowers, PE, in NWPPA’s Monthly Bulletin24:14 - Lessons learned from Tacoma’s experience with the Math-Engineering-Science-Achievement (MESA) program that could apply to open positions at peer utilities todayAn insightful Venn Diagram of belonging1The Waymaker by Tara Jaye Frank46:15 - Sharing wisdom in mentorship and sponsoring57:38 - Ahlmahz’s Insightful Question of the Week1:17:03 - Short to GroundBilli Kohler, the General Manager of West Oregon Electric Cooperative, is featured in a national rural electric magazine story about workforce changesLane Electric’s 7-member board of directors now includes 6 women working with Debi Wilson, the first female general manager in the co-op’s 83-year history1:19:40 - Humaira Falkenberg’s Closing ThoughtsYou can find our merch on shopify. You can find the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to share this with any friends you have that are electric utility enthusiasts like us!Public Power Underground, for electric utility enthusiasts! Public Power Underground, it’s work to watch!