Liberna Charles and Ruth Thompson Named 2024 Women on the Rise by Paradigm for Parity
26 Agosto 2024 - 12:16PM
Business Wire
Recognizes women who are dedicated to breaking
barriers in corporate leadership and showing the value of gender
parity and racial equity in the workforce
This Women’s Equality Day, Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading
sustainable energy company and a member of the Iberdrola Group, is
shining the spotlight on two of its women leaders: Liberna
Charles, vice president of talent management and diversity,
equity and inclusion (DEI), and Ruth Thompson, analyst, DEI,
who have both been named 2024 Women on the Rise by Paradigm for
Parity. This annual recognition honors exceptional women in
corporate leadership who are breaking barriers, advancing gender
parity and promoting racial equity in the workforce.
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Liberna Charles, Vice President of Talent
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“Liberna and Ruth are changemakers and have been integral to
furthering our culture of understanding and inclusion here at
Avangrid,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. “This honor is well
deserved, and on behalf of the entire Avangrid team, I want to
thank them for their dedication and leadership. At Avangrid, our
goal is to cultivate, maintain and empower a workforce rich in
diversity. I’m particularly proud to have so many talented women
leaders on our team who make-up more than 35% of our senior
leadership. These leaders are shaping the future of the energy
industry in countless ways.”
Paradigm for Parity is dedicated to addressing systemic gender
and racial gaps and working toward transforming corporate culture
so all can thrive. Avangrid is proud to be a member of the Paradigm
for Parity coalition since 2021.
"The issue of gender parity feels more urgent than ever before,
and these honorees have gone above and beyond to catalyze change
and continue moving our mission forward,” said Nadine
Bullock-Pottinga, Paradigm for Parity CEO. “We look forward to
seeing the contributions that these powerful women make in their
workplaces and beyond.”
Charles was appointed vice president of talent management and
DEI in 2022 and is a dedicated servant leader focused on creating
and sustaining a diverse workforce. During her tenure, Charles has
expanded DEI efforts at Avangrid, including introducing a mandatory
‘Inclusion at Work’ training, launching the company’s DEI Executive
Council and expanding employee participation in Avangrid’s seven
business resource groups (BRGs). Under her leadership, Avangrid
earned a place on Bloomberg’s Gender-Equity Index in 2023 and was
named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by
Disability:IN earlier this year.
“Our vision is that we have a diverse workforce and an inclusive
workplace where everyone can bring their true self to work, and
where they feel empowered, valued and — most of all — connected,”
said Charles. “We see equity as providing opportunities for every
employee to continue to grow and develop. I am honored to receive
recognition from Paradigm for Parity and look forward to continuing
to advance DEI at Avangrid.”
As an analyst for Avangrid’s DEI team, Thompson is an impactful
leader, difference maker, inclusionist and ally to all. She is a
founding member of Avangrid’s BRG Pride@Avangrid and, in 2023, was
instrumental in growing employee participation in Avangrid’s seven
BRGs to its highest level since their founding. Thompson also is
the program manager for Avangrid’s annual Diversity Week, which
fosters inclusion and belonging.
“This award is a prestigious honor that acknowledges the vital
role of DEI initiatives in driving societal progress,” said
Thompson. “It not only celebrates personal achievements, but also
the collective efforts of those who strive to create an inclusive
environment. I am humbled by this recognition and thank Avangrid,
our business resource groups and my family for their support. The
award symbolizes the ongoing dedication required in DEI work and
inspires continued advocacy for equality and the pursuit of a more
equitable society.”
To build the diversity of its workforce, Avangrid has undertaken
several initiatives to continue advancing gender parity and
creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. This
includes expanding mentorship opportunities, enhancing talent
acquisition partnerships and monitoring applicant pools and
pipelines to consistently ensure a diverse set of candidates. To
attract more women to open positions within Avangrid, the company
also uses gender-neutral and gender-inclusive verbiage in job
descriptions and partners with the Society of Women Engineers and
Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy for job fairs
and postings.
About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) aspires to be
the leading sustainable energy company in the United States.
Headquartered in Orange, CT with approximately $46 billion in
assets and operations in 24 U.S. states, Avangrid has two primary
lines of business: networks and renewables. Through its networks
business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas
utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and
New England. Through its renewables business, Avangrid owns and
operates a portfolio of renewable energy generation facilities
across the United States. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000
people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST
100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens – in
2024 for the fourth consecutive year. In 2024, Avangrid ranked
first among utilities and 12 overall. The company supports the
U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals and was named among the
World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2024 for the sixth consecutive
year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group
of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information,
visit www.avangrid.com.
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