Women at DTECH Lunch

February 03, 2026
6B
Meetup , Networking

Please join us for the Women at DTECH Lunch, where we’ll discuss career growth, leadership, and hear from leading women shaping the future of energy.

From Grid to Grit: Navigating Industry Change and Personal Transitions

As the energy industry undergoes rapid transformation, female professionals are navigating changes of their own such as new roles, shifting priorities, and evolving definitions of leadership and success. This panel explores the parallels between grid modernization and personal transition, examining what resilience, adaptability, and confidence look like in times of change. Panelists will share candid insights on unlearning legacy mindsets, building new skills, and leading through uncertainty, both at work and in life.

Panel Moderator
Jordan Ponizhaylo
Jordan Ponizhaylo
Speakers
Chetna Smith
Chetna Smith, Principal Manager, Demand Response Products - Southern California Edison
Natalia Moose
Natalia Moose, VP Marketing - Kraken
Shelly Barczak
Shelly Barczak, Senior Manager - Exelon
Farnaz Amin
Farnaz Amin, Head of Business Development, Grid Modernization (Americas) - Amazon Web Services