Women's Energy Network (WEN) - Greater Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Nov. 30, 2016 - PRLog -- Women's Energy Network Launches in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – November 30, 2016 – The Women's Energy Network (WEN) officially launched the Greater Philadelphia Chapter last night with over 50 supporters at PECO's Energy Hall in Philadelphia.

The Greater Philadelphia Chapter spans the tri-state region of PA, NJ, and DE, and members from all three states were represented at the launch.

Catherine Ward, Partner at Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP, spoke on behalf of the law firm as the Chapter's first Gold Sponsor.   Ms. Ward is also the Chapter's Secretary.  Rachel D. Miller, a Partner at Forbes-Tate and President-Elect of the WEN National Board of Directors, was the Guest Speaker.

Cristina Jorge Schwarz, WEN Greater Philadelphia President, and Elizabeth Santoro, President-Elect, are the two responsible for bringing WEN to the Greater Philadelphia region.   Ms. Jorge Schwarz is Managing Director at ExE, Ltd., and Ms. Santoro is Project Specialist at Philadelphia Energy Solutions.

"Our Chapter's members are as diverse in background as our region's energy portfolio" said Jorge Schwarz.  The WEN Greater Philadelphia Chapter's mission is to help the industry attract, retain, and develop professional women in energy through networking, education, and community initiatives.  It will offer its members leadership, volunteer and career growth opportunities.  She went on to say that "Talented women are key to the long-term sustainability of this industry."

Contact:

Cheryl E. Barfield, MSM, MBA

WEN Greater Philadelphia Marketing Director

gpmarketing@womensenergynetwork.org

267-249-7556

About the Women's Energy Network

The Women's Energy Network (WEN) is an international organization of professional women who work across the energy value chain.  WEN offers educational, networking and leadership opportunities to more than 4,000 women nationwide through luncheons, conferences, community initiatives, social events and mentoring programs.  To learn more, please visit www.womensenergynetwork.org.