2024
ACES
Accessing Careers in
Energy Summit
September 25-28 | Little Rock, AR
WELCOME TO THE
2024 ACES
Accessing Careers in Energy Summit
This year’s ACES summit, co-hosted by MISO, Southwest Power Pool, Entergy, ERCOT, and PJM Interconnection, brings together industry professionals, guest speakers, and 24 students from 6 universities.
This one-of-a-kind, multi-day event offers education, exposure, and collaboration opportunities for 24 HBCU students in the energy utilities industry.
We are excited to welcome rising juniors and seniors majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, and Data Analytics from Jackson State University, Howard University, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee University, Prairie View A&M University, and Southern University and A&M College.
We hope you enjoy the Summit!
Event Highlights
Professional Development
• Career Panel
• Networking Dinner
• Resume Review/Interview Prep
• Informational Interviews and Career
Opportunity Offers
Content Knowledge Sharing
• Control Room and Substation Tours
• Power Systems Engineering Bootcamp
Energy Case Competition
• Four-member Team Competition
• Sponsoring organizations will submit
cases and judge student groups
• Over $30,000 in Team Prizes and
Scholarships
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Event Speakers & Panelists
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John Bear
Chief Executive Officer
MISO
Andre T. Porter
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
MISO
Keith Collins
Vice President, Commercial Operations
ERCOT
William Cunningham
Director of Resource Planning and Market Operations
Entergy
Adrian Harris
Advisor - Industry Engagement (Standard & Assurance)
MISO
Jenifer Fernandes
Manager, Resource Integration
ERCOT
Elijah Rachell
Engineer I, System Modeling
MISO
ACES 2023
Barbara Sugg
President/Chief Executive Officer
Southwest Power Pool
Julie Munsell
Executive Director, Culture and Talent
MISO
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Shawn Jordan
Director, Project Management-Project Delivery
Entergy
Felicia Paap
Manager, Human Resources
Southwest Power Pool
Amariah Stanard
Engineer I - Economic Studies MISO
ACES 2023
David Kelley, Jr.
Vice President of Finance
Chief Financial Officer
Southwest Power Pool
Brandiace McGuire
Manager, Customer Service Support
Entergy Arkansas
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Kandi Hughes
Managing Senior Corporate Counsel
MISO
Cierra Cage
Engineer I, Model Engineering
MISO
ACES 2022
Allegra Nottage
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Chief Diversity Officer
MISO
Casey Cathey
Vice President of Engineering
Southwest Power Pool
Kelly Carney
Vice President of Human Capital - Chief People Officer
Southwest Power Pool
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Chemia Woods
Talent Scout and Employee Brand Partner
MISO
Carrie Culp
Manager, Operations Planning FRES
MISO
Michael Jefferson
Principal Advisor Federal Regulatory Affairs
MISO
Ka’Pri Burden
Engineer I, Economic Planning
MISO
ACES 2023
Sean Whitaker
Economic Studies Planner I
MISO
ACES 2022
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HBCU ACES Students
Autumn Armor
Jackson State University
Computer Science
Alexia Dixon
Howard University
Electrical Engineering
Rylan Jones
Prairie View A&M University
Computer Engineering
Khloe Beal
Southern University and A&M College
Computer Science
Ryan Gray
Tennessee State University
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dania Davis
Tuskegee University
Electrical Engineering
Makenzie Blackwell
Jackson State University
Computer Science
Kayden Graves
Howard University
Electrical Engineering
James Redo
Prairie View A&M University
Mechanical Engineering
Nia LaCour
Southern University and A&M College
Computer Science
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Rimaz Ibrahim
Tennessee State University
Electrical Engineering
Gavin Gatson
Tuskegee University
Electrical Engineering
Myesha Nealon
Jackson State University
Electrical Engineering
Paulson Obiniyi
Howard University
Electrical Engineering
Naliyah Skipper
Prairie View A&M University
Electrical Engineering
Taylor Patton
Southern University and A&M College
Electrical Engineering
Cameron Jackson
Tennessee State University
Mechanical Engineering
Kirsten Hill
Tuskegee University
Electrical Engineering
Jamyria Taylor
Jackson State University
Civil Engineering
Clarice Yekeh
Howard University
Computer Engineering
Archelle Taylor
Southern University and A&M College
Law
Jordan MIlsap
Tennessee State University
Electrical Engineering
Ja'Mya Howard
Tuskegee University
Electrical Engineering
Our success is measured by our ability and commitment to create
life changing opportunities for HBCU students in the
Energy Utilities Industry.
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Recruiters
Krystal Thurman
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