CWEEL New England: Financial Literacy and Empowerment Event Recap
Fueling Futures: Empowering Women in Energy and Environment
The Council on Women in Energy and Environmental Leadership (CWEEL), a division of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), is committed to fostering opportunities for women in the energy and environmental sectors. CWEEL New England is dedicated to building a strong regional network for professionals who identify as women and their allies, driving diversity and growth.
April Event Highlights: Financial Literacy Takes Center Stage
CWEEL New England hosted a virtual event on financial literacy, led by Danielle Owens, a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual. Sixteen attendees participated in an engaging session packed with valuable insights.
- Jamie provided an overview of CWEEL and various ways to get involved, promoting upcoming summer happy hours for networking and connection.
- Danielle kicked off her presentation with interactive polls to assess the audience's financial knowledge and personal situations.
- Key Topics Covered: Protecting assets (especially income), the 20/60/20 rule for saving and investing, debt management (prioritizing credit card debt reduction), and balancing debt spend-down based on interest rates.
- Q&A Session: The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session addressing budgeting tools, strategies for managing unemployment, and the impact of the current financial climate on saving and spending.
Advisory Group Spotlight
The CWEEL-NE Advisory Group, a dynamic team that plans the group's programming and events, includes Brittany Becker, Julianna Hill, Maryette Haggerty Perrault, Aparna Bhoite, Andrea Moshier, Joana Abreu, Jamie Cragnoline, Danielle Crocker, and Nicole Voudren.
Get Involved with CWEEL New England
CWEEL New England offers a platform for professional women to grow, connect, and lead. Whether through informative events, networking opportunities, or leadership roles, there are many ways to contribute to CWEEL's mission of empowering women in the energy and environmental industries.
Visit AEE New England - CWEEL New England to discover more about CWEEL and become a member of AEE and CWEEL.
Volunteer with CWEEL
The Council on Women in Environmental and Energy Leadership (CWEEL) is a platform for professional women to connect, learn, and lead. You can become a member by adding division membership to your AEE membership or by forming a CWEEL group within your local AEE chapter. To learn more or express interest in joining a committee, visit our volunteer page.
Let’s work together to positively impact our energy community!
About CWEEL
The Council on Women in Environmental and Energy Leadership (CWEEL) serves as a platform for professional women to grow, learn, and connect. With committees focused on encouraging, leading, and supporting, CWEEL is committed to fostering opportunities for women in the industry. You too can join CWEEL by adding division membership to your existing (or new) AEE membership. You can also deepen your commitment to our mission by forming a CWEEL group within your local AEE Chapter or by joining one of our Governing Council committees. To submit interest in joining a committee or starting a group, please email cweel@aeecenter.org.
