Black History Month

February 14, 2025
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Energy Education Center
6090 N Irwindale Ave., Irwindale, CA 91702

Thank you for your interest in attending the event.
Registration is now closed but we will accept walk-ins at the event on Friday.

Honoring the Past & Rebuilding for the Future

Program

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Networking, Refreshments and Exhibitors

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Guest Speakers, Awardee Presentation and Entertainment

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Networking and Exhibitors

Guest Speakers

  • Tiera Click

    California Director
    Youth Advocate Programs

    LinkedIn

  • Brandon Lamar

    California Director
    Youth Advocate Programs

    LinkedIn

Panel Speakers

  • Jay Cutting, Sr.

    Principal Developer
    ReVamp Energy

    LinkedIn

  • Jonathan DeCuir

    Executive Pastor
    Victory Bible Church

    LinkedIn

  • Derek Steele

    Executive Director
    Social Justice Learning Institute

    LinkedIn

  • Dr. Najuma Smith

    Pastor, Word of Encouragement Community Church
    Assistant Director, USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture

    LinkedIn

Executive Speakers

  • Pedro J. Pizarro

    President and Chief Executive Officer
    Edison International

    Bio | LinkedIn

  • Steven D. Powell

    President and Chief Customer Officer
    Southern California Edison

    Bio | LinkedIn

  • Funmi Williamson

    Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer
    Southern California Edison

    Bio | LinkedIn

Emcee

  • Iris Hosea

    Strategic Senior Advisor
    Targeted Undergrounding Scope and Oversight
    Southern California Edison

    LinkedIn

Panel Moderator

  • Muhammad "Mo" Al-Ahmar

    Principal Manager, System Planning and Engineering
    Southern California Edison

    LinkedIn

Entertainment

  • Randy Gist

    Saxophonist | Composer | Producer |
    Sound Designer | Orchestrator | DJ

    Website

  • Sandra Dendy

    Sandra Dendy, Senior Specialist
    Southern California Edison

    LinkedIn

Honorees

Community Partnership Award

  • Business of Student Success

    Website

Gwen Moore Diversity Award

Clean Energy Champion Award

  • Building Resilient Communities

    Website

Community Impact Award