From Connection to Career: The Power of Strong Networks

The document details the career trajectory of Melissa Le Blanc, who transitioned from a student to a leader at FortisTCI through the support of the Women in Renewable Energy (WIRE) Network and academic mentors. It highlights the role of the WIRE Network, coordinated by RMI, in providing mentorship, technical training, and job opportunities for women in the Caribbean's clean energy sector. Le Blanc's current work includes overseeing the installation of a 1.2 MW solar and battery microgrid in the Turks and Caicos Islands, which meets 30 percent of the electricity demand in North and Middle Caicos.

• The Women in Renewable Energy (WIRE) Network, coordinated by RMI, supports women's leadership in clean energy across the Caribbean through a two-year mentorship program, technical training, and peer learning.
• Professional networks and mentorship were critical for Melissa Le Blanc to navigate a Caribbean job market where renewable energy roles were initially rare, leading her to pursue an advanced degree and eventually a role at FortisTCI.
• Melissa Le Blanc is currently overseeing the implementation of the first utility-scale solar and battery microgrid in the Turks and Caicos Islands, consisting of a 1.2 MW solar field that provides 30 percent of the electricity demand for North and Middle Caicos.

APA

RMI (2025). From Connection to Career: The Power of Strong Networks. https://rmi.org/resources/from-connection-to-career-the-power-of-strong-networks/

Chicago

RMI. From Connection to Career: The Power of Strong Networks. 2025. https://rmi.org/resources/from-connection-to-career-the-power-of-strong-networks/.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=RMI |title=From Connection to Career: The Power of Strong Networks |date=24 March 2025 |url=https://rmi.org/resources/from-connection-to-career-the-power-of-strong-networks/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{rmi2025from, author = {{RMI}}, title = {{From Connection to Career: The Power of Strong Networks}}, institution = {RMI}, year = {2025}, month = mar, url = {https://rmi.org/resources/from-connection-to-career-the-power-of-strong-networks/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }