Season 1, Episode 10: Diversity in Clean Energy (DiCE) Roundtable Conversation

This episode features a roundtable discussion by leaders in Clean Energy initiatives. Diversity in Clean Energy (DiCE) is a coalition sponsored by Duke Energy’s Strategic Account Management Organization working collaboratively with Duke Energy’s supplier engagement arm, three strategic accounts and three representatives of diverse suppliers in clean energy. Its visionary outcome is to “advocate, utilize, drive visibility and open doors of opportunity for diverse suppliers in clean energy through collaboration.”

Guests on this Roundtable Episode Include:

Amy Bond, Energy and Sustainability Program Manager at T-Mobile. Amy was formerly Sprint’s Manager of Energy and Sustainability before its merger with T-Mobile. She worked previously as an executive assistant for Marcus & Millichap, a marketing assistant with Reece and Nichols, and as a publisher.

Cheryl Comer, Strategic Account Manager in the Sales and Relationship Management organization at Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions. Cheryl previously taught middle school and high school music, and served as a high school principal in Arizona. She is a licensed attorney in North Carolina and Louisiana and practiced law in downtown New Orleans before joining Duke Energy in 2018. Cheryl continues to practice law in the capacity of a pro bono attorney with Legal Aid of North Carolina.
Denis George, Manager of Energy and Legal, Kroger. Denis has over forty years' experience in energy procurement, utility rate and regulatory matters, renewable energy, energy management and contracting. Also previously worked as an attorney for DPL. He serves on the Smart Energy Decisions Customer Advisory Board.

Scott Harden, Chief Technology Officer, Energy at Microsoft. Prior to Microsoft, Scott held several technology leadership positions (including at OSI Digital and Bit Stew Systems) providing advisory and delivery services to architect and deploy advanced technology solutions for the power utility industry including advanced analytics, edge computing, machine learning / artificial intelligence and industrial data platforms. Previously Founder and CEO of Vertebrae.

Dana Redden, Founder, Solar Stewards, a social enterprise connecting corporate social responsibility initiatives with marginalized communities, and Founder and CEO of DCR Group LLC. Celebrating over a decade in the solar industry, Dana is a passionate solar professional dedicated to the development of distributed generation solar globally. She is among GRIST Magazine’s 50 Fixers, a two-time judge at the DOE/NREL Solar District Cup, and an ACORE Accelerate member.
Faustina Vincent, a socially conscious entrepreneur who recognizes the time-critical opportunity to limit our impact on the environment and seize new market opportunities in renewable energy. As Co-founder of VGI Energy Solutions, LLC. Faustina brings thought leadership, practical knowhow, and technical expertise to deliver energy solutions that enhance climate security and promote community resilience, primarily in underserved communities.

Van L. Vincent, President and CEO of VLV Development and a Partner of VGI Energy Solutions. Van is a climate change visionary and urban developer who works with community and elected leaders, housing portfolio owners, utilities, educational institutions, and purchasers of renewable energy credits to bring resilience and economic benefit to low-income communities. He previously led the affordable housing practice for the Chicago office of Virchow-Krause now Baker Tilly). He also served at the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development's Office of Affordable Housing Preservation and is a U.S. Navy veteran.