Women in Energy (WIE) Guyana on Sunday revealed the results of its Annual General Meeting that was held on June 30, 2024, where the organisation elected its Board of Directors (BoD) for the 2024-2025 term.
President of MBW Energy Support Services Inc., Abbigale Loncke-Watson has been re-elected as Chairwoman, reaffirming her leadership and commitment to advancing women in the energy sector. Founder and CEO of Sure Gig Inc., Filisha Duke joins the board as Vice Chairwoman, bringing her entrepreneurial spirit and vision to the organisation.
Field Engineer at SLB, Shanae Heber assumes the role of Secretary, leveraging her technical expertise to support WIE’s administrative functions while Corporate Director and Internal Auditor at Caribbean CAGE LLC., Alista Bishop will continue her role as Treasurer, ensuring financial stewardship and accountability.
Typist Clerk at the Guyana Elections Commission and Student at the University of Guyana, Mowavia Williams, has been elected as Membership Director, focusing on expanding WIE’s network and community engagement efforts.
The new Board of Directors
Founder and CEO of Camille’s Academy Inc., Camille Deokie Gorakh joins as Fundraising and Events Director, driving initiatives to support WIE’s mission through strategic events and fundraising activities.
Reflecting on the achievements of WIE, Abbigale Loncke-Watson expressed heartfelt gratitude to outgoing Board members Michelle A. Nicholas, Founder and CEO of The NICO Consulting, Inc., and Camille Boyle, Business Strategist/Investor at Executive Business Solutions.
Their dedicated service and leadership in external affairs, governance, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, program development, and operational oversight have been instrumental in shaping WIE’s success.
Loncke-Watson further encouraged members to continue advocating for diversity and inclusivity within the energy sector, emphasising the importance of collaboration and empowerment. Under her continued leadership, WIEG looks forward to pioneering new initiatives that promote gender equality and empower women to excel in every facet of the energy industry.
For more information about Women in Energy Guyana and its initiatives, please visit https://wie-guyana.org/. You can also connect with WIE on social media to stay updated on future events and opportunities for women in energy.
