Alice Orrell
I have 25 years of experience in the power industry, from engineering design of natural-gas combined cycle power plants to developing robust, financial pro forma models to researching distributed energy technologies. I have worked with power project developers, non-profits, consulting firms, national and international associations, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. Department of Defense. I left my position at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in September 2023 to explore new opportunities.
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS & AWARDS
EDUCATION
I received my Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from University of Vermont and my Master of Business Administration from University of Washington. I am a licensed Professional Engineer in Washington state.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
I regularly do outreach events to teach students about wind energy through programs such as Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. With PNNL, I participated in the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project and was featured in a video explaining how I approached working with communities.
SPEAKER SERIES
During the pandemic, I produced Our Engineering Journeys, a speakers series featuring women engineers doing amazing things, and converted the interview with Eileen Vélez Vega, Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Public Works for Puerto Rico, into a feature article for the Society of Women Engineer’s magazine.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
VOLUNTEERING
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