Multicultural Event

Friday, November 6, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:40 AM

Energy Education Center
4175 S. Laspina St., Tulare, CA 93274

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Networking, Refreshments and Exhibitors

9:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.

Panel Speakers, Awardee Presentation, Entertainment and Networking

Panel Speakers

  • John Gonzalez

    Deputy Director of Operations

    Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County

    Bio | LinkedIn

  • Mary Escarsega-Fechner

    Executive Director

    Community Services & Employment Training

    Bio | LinkedIn

  • Charlie Norman

    Fire Chief

    County of Tulare

    Bio

Executive Speakers

  • Pedro J. Pizarro

    President and Chief Executive Officer
    Edison International

    Bio | LinkedIn

  • Funmi Williamson

    SVP & Chief Customer Officer

    Southern California Edison

    Bio | LinkedIn

  • Steve Powell

    President & CEO

    Southern California Edison

    Bio | LinkedIn

Panel Moderator

  • Jey Lacey

    Advisor, Energy Education Center -Tulare

    Southern California Edison

    Bio | LinkedIn

Tribal Acknowledgement & Words of Inspiration

Entertainment

Honorees

Community Partnership Award

Gwen Moore Diversity Award

Clean Energy Champion Award