AESP’s Women in Energy Committee promotes and empowers women and female-identifying individuals in our industry. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome all who support and champion AESP’s female members.

This group provides insights into the unique perspectives of female-identifying individuals and the value of these contributions in our industry.

The Women in Energy Committee provides a platform for discussion on topics such as:

  • Career advancement
  • Work-life balance
  • Diversity/equality
  • Conflict resolution
  • Female empowerment
  • Mentorship/allyship
  • Developing future women of STEM

Also, contribute to the Marie Abdou Women in Energy Scholarship Fund. This fund will help expand access for women interested in pursuing careers in clean energy.

👉 Ready to plug in? Log in to your AESP Member Profile, click Update Profile then go to the Account tab. In the left menu, select Personal Info, scroll down to Topic Committee and Special Interest Group selections, check the boxes for the committees you want to join, and click Save.

For additional guidance, please refer to our Special Interest Groups membership instructions for a visual walkthrough of each step.

Support the communities that make our organization vibrant, dynamic and forward-thinking. Our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) bring people together around shared passions, identities and professional goals—creating spaces where ideas flourish, connections deepen and voices are amplified.

By sponsoring a SIG, you’re not just funding events—you’re investing in belonging, innovation and impact. Your support helps these groups host meaningful programs, expand access and empower members to lead, collaborate and grow.

Join us in strengthening these communities. Become a sponsor and help turn shared interests into lasting influence. Contact [email protected] for more information!

Women in Energy Co-Chairs

April Cannon

April Cannon

Co-Chair

Project Manager, ASK Energy

April is a skilled Project Manager at ASK Energy, Inc., specializing in energy efficiency, business development, and project management. She also runs a successful pet care service, April's Rover Pet Services. With a background in Business Administration, April is passionate about fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in her work. She holds certifications in Energy Efficiency and leads initiatives as co-chair of Women in Energy and Secretary for the Northwest Strategic Energy Management Collaborative.

Cindy Gage

Cindy Gage

Co-Chair

Senior Vice President of  Strategy Communications, C+C

Cindy has more than 35 years of marketing and communications experience, including work for McDonald’s, Gillette and Georgia-Pacific. A pivotal assignment with the U.S. EPA’s Energy Star program shifted her focus from selling products to advancing public good. For the past two decades, she has led strategic communications and branding efforts across the clean energy and sustainability sector for organizations including Energy Star, DOE’s Better Plants program, Ameresco, Mass Save, the Connecticut Green Bank, Efficiency Maine Trust and Efficiency Vermont. A Boston University College of Communication graduate, she is a longtime AESP member, serves on the board of NEWIEE, and frequently speaks on energy-efficiency marketing and behavior change at national industry forums.