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ACES
Accessing Careers in
Energy Summit

September 24-27  |  Little Rock, AR

WELCOME TO THE

2025 ACES EXPERIENCE
 

Accessing Careers in Energy Summit

Power Your Future in Energy: The ACES Experience

Education, innovation, and collaboration for the next generation of energy industry leaders

 

 

This year’s ACES summit, co-hosted by MISO, Southwest Power Pool, and Entergy, brings together industry professionals, guest speakers, and 20 students from 9 universities.

 

The ACES Experience welcomes STEM majors from targeted colleges and universities within or adjacent to company partner service territories to increase awareness and attract talent to the electric utility industry.

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This one-of-a-kind, multi-day event offers education, exposure, and collaboration opportunities for 20 students in the energy utilities industry.

 

We are excited to welcome rising juniors and seniors majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Technology, Environmental Science, Business Administration, and Law from Florida A&M University, Howard University, Jackson State University, Prairie View A&M University, Southern University and A&M College, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee University, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and Virginia State University.

 

We hope you enjoy the Summit!

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THE ACES EXPERIENCE

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Event Highlights

Professional Development

     • Career Panel

     • Networking Dinner

     • Resume Review/Interview Prep

     • Informational Interviews and Career    

       Opportunity Offers

 

Content Knowledge Sharing

     • Control Room and Substation Tours

     • Power Systems Engineering Bootcamp

     

Energy Case Competition

     • Four-member Team Competition

     • Sponsoring organizations will submit

        cases and judge student groups

     • Team Prizes and Scholarships            

Event Highlights
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THE ACES EXPERIENCE

Our success is measured by our ability and commitment to create
life changing opportunities for students in the
Energy Utilities Industry.

VIEW OUR

Event Speakers & Panelists

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John Bear

MISO

Chief Executive Officer and President

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Allegra Nottage

MISO

SVP - Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer

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Ventrell Thompson

Entergy

Vice President Customer Service

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Carmen Clark

MISO

Director, Client Services and Readiness

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Laura Landreaux

Entergy Arkansas

President and Chief Executive Officer​

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Aubrey Johnson

MISO

Vice President - System Planning

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Daryl Brown

MISO

Executive Director, External Affairs South Region

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Kandi Hughes

MISO

Managing Sr. Corporate Counsel

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Taiwan Brown

Entergy

VP Workforce Strategies + ACES Welcome Dinner Emcee

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Casey Cathey

Southwest Power Pool

Vice President - Engineering

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Julie Munsell

MISO

Executive Director, Culture & Talent

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Chemia Woods

MISO

Talent and Employer Brand Partner + ACES Program Manager

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Kelly Carney

Southwest Power Pool

VP -  Human Capital and Chief People Officer

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Kevin Bryant

Southwest Power Pool

Vice President of Stakeholder Affairs and Chief Strategy Officer

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Tamika Edwards

Southwest Power Pool

Director, Human Resources and Employee Engagement

VIEW OUR

Recruiters

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Krystal Thurman

Program Manager, Workforce Strategies

Entergy Services

kthurma@entergy.com

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Renee McMillen

Recruiter 

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Southwest Power Pool

rmcmillen@spp.org

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Chemia Woods

Talent and Employer

Brand Partner

MISO - Little Rock, AR

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Matt Byrd

Sr. Recruiter 

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MISO

mbyrd@misoenergy.org

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Khris Bone 

Recruiter

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Southwest Power Pool

kbone@spp.org

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Aisha Hodges

Recruiter - Talent Acquisition

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Entergy

ahodges@entergy.com

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MEET OUR

2025 ACES Cohort

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Ogechi Anyamele

Howard University

Computer Science​​

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Deontay Jenkins

Jackson State University​​

Computer Engineering​​

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Olivia Walls

Southern University

and A&M College

Juris Doctor Candidate​

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Briana Martinez

Tennessee State University​​

AMBA Business Administration

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Keilani Scott

Tuskegee University

Computer Engineering

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Skylar Brown

Howard University

​Computer Science

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Elijah Walker

Prairie View A&M University

Computer Engineering

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Ja'Mya Brown

Tennessee State University​

Electrical Engineering

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Brianna Phillips

Tuskegee University

Mechanical Engineering

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Mateo Cook

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Industrial Technology Management & Applied Engineering 

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Nealya Jones

Howard University

Computer Science​

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Royce Texada

Prairie View A&M University

Computer Science

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Marcisha Bradley-Mcleod

Tennessee State University​​

Architectural Engineering

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Earnest House

Tuskegee University

Mechanical Engineering

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Dominique Rhoden

Virginia State University

Computer Science

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Lailah Barnes

Florida A&M University

Environmental Science​

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Kailea Lee

Southern University

and A&M College​

Computer Science and Concentration in Cybersecurity 

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Tabitha Tabb

Tennessee State University​​

Electrical & Computer Engineering

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Kaleb Harris

Tuskegee University

Computer Engineering​

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Sponsors & Supporters

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CONTACT US

Phone:
Learnard Dickerson

learnard@dacollc.com

662-425-1234

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