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Welcome to the 2024 Oregon Solar + Storage Conference!  
We are excited to have you join us this year.
Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Discover why championing "women in the trades and solar industry" is crucial! Our panelists will dive into innovative strategies to attract and retain talented women in these fields. Plus, they'll share key insights every contractor should know.
Moderators
avatar for Michelle Maher, Ph.D

Michelle Maher, Ph.D

Program Director, Workforce Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, OSSIA / OSEEF
Dr. Michelle Maher is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) workshop facilitator, legislative author, activist, and international public speaker. She is a Syracuse University Fellow and holds a Ph.D. from Syracuse University. Dr. Maher taught undergraduate and graduate DEI coursework... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Andy Yatteau

Andy Yatteau

Co-Founder & VP of Field Operations, A&R Solar
Andy Yatteau is A&R Solar’s co-founder and VP of Field Operations, and has beena leader in expanding the renewable energy market in the Pacific Northwest, anda champion of progressive solar energy legislation in Washington State since 2007.Armed with a background in the mechanical... Read More →
avatar for Maura Kelly

Maura Kelly

Professor of Sociology, Portland State University
Maura Kelly is a Professor of Sociology at Portland State University. Dr. Kelly researches inequalities in the construction trades and advocates to increase opportunities for women and people of color in the trades. Her team’s evaluation research has assessed a variety of programs... Read More →
avatar for Michael O'Brien

Michael O'Brien

Director of Sales, A&R Solar
Michael O’Brien has served as Sales Director at A&R Solar since 2015. Focused on recruitment & retention, process development, and market expansion, Michael has helped grow A&R Solar’s scale and regional influence. Michael has served on WASEIA’s ethics committee and has championed... Read More →
avatar for Berenice Lopez

Berenice Lopez

La Jefa, H.E.L.P
A Latina business-owner of Home Energy Life Performance (H.E.L.P.) Group LLC, Ms. Lopez is a certified home performance contractor with over 24 years of construction experience who embodies her company’s motto “create a better world, one green home at a time.” She was honored... Read More →
avatar for Donna Hammond

Donna Hammond

Executive Director, Oregon Tradeswomen
Donna Hammond is a seasoned trades professional with more than 40 years experience as a licensed union electrician. Donna’s passion and value for the Union movement grew out of having been raised by two active union member parents. Her parents directed her education and skills for... Read More →
Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
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