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Hispanics In Energy: Virginia Chapter, Richmond, VA (2026)

10/15/2024

To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month we are highlighting our organization leaders that are helping us propel Hispanic inclusion in the energy industry. Join us in recognizing and uplifting Hispanic voices and achievements!

Today’s spotlight: Maria Pia Tamburri

Maria Pia Tamburri is the Vice President of Intergovernmental Affairs and Economic Development at Dominion Energy. Maria Pia was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. She is the Executive Sponsor of Hispanics in Energy – Virginia Chapter (HIE-VA) and serves as director of the Hispanics in Energy National board. At Dominion Energy, Maria Pia is responsible for the strategic oversight and development of the company’s relationships with non-governmental and advocacy organizations across Dominion Energy’s footprint and leading the company’s work with public policy partners. Tamburri additionally oversees Dominion Energy’s Economic Development Strategy to bolster local, regional, and state economic development efforts. Prior joining Dominion Energy, she lead the public affairs function in the private sector as well as served in a variety of leadership roles in the U.S. Government.

10/15/2024

To celebrate Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month we are highlighting our organization leaders that are helping us propel Hispanic inclusion in the energy industry. Join us in recognizing and uplifting Hispanic voices and achievements!

Today’s spotlight: Aaron Crespin

Born in Denver, CO, Aaron Crespin is a Power Delivery Project Manager for POWER Engineers, Inc. He received a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from the US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD and a MS in electrical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA and most recently an MBA from the University of Richmond in Virginia. Aaron retired from the US Marine Corps before his transition to managing transmission and engineering projects for the past 10 years.
Aaron serves as the Secretary for the Board of Directors for Hispanics in Energy - Virginia Chapter (HIE-VA).

10/14/2024

To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month we are highlighting our organization leaders that are helping us propel Hispanic inclusion in the energy industry. Join us in recognizing and uplifting Hispanic voices and achievements!

Today’s spotlight: Joshua Guzman Bell

Joshua Guzman Bell has 14 years of experience in nuclear power, working in design engineering, mechanical analysis, engineering programs, and currently supports Dominion Energy as their Nuclear Technology and Innovation Consultant. In this role he identifies, pilots, and implements new technologies to improve the safety and effectiveness of Dominion’s Nuclear fleet. He a noted leader in the nuclear industry speaking on Innovation, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence at national and regional American Nuclear Society (ANS), Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), and North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) conferences. Most recently, he was selected as a 2023 & 2024 Dominion Energy Chairman’s Excellence Award finalist and honored as the 2023 & 2024 Best of the Best winner of the Nuclear Energy Institute’s Top Innovation Practices Award (a first in the industry). He earned a BA in Economics from Virginia Tech, a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Old Dominion University, and holds a Professional Engineering license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Joshua has a wife and four daughters and is honored to be a founding board member of the Hispanics in Energy- Virginia Chapter where he serves as the Communication Committee lead.

10/14/2024

To celebrate Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month we are highlighting our organization leaders that are helping us propel Hispanic inclusion in the energy industry. Join us in recognizing and uplifting Hispanic voices and achievements!

Today’s spotlight: Ally Escobar

Meet Ally Escobar, a dynamic professional who blends engineering expertise with a passion for data analytics. With degrees in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia and Chemical Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University, Ally brings a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Joining Dominion Energy in 2022 as a Business Performance Analyst, Ally specialized in government reporting on Grid Resiliency projects, leveraging experience in process optimization, data science, and predictive modeling. In 2024, Ally's innovative spirit earned 1st place at Dominion Energy’s Hackathon competition. Now, as the Program Manager for Strategic Data Analytics, Ally continues to drive impactful projects and contribute to the company’s strategic goals with enthusiasm and expertise.

Outside of work, Ally is deeply committed to community service. She is a state amendment advocate and leader in Planned Parenthood’s Richmond grassroots movement, RVA CAT Pack, focusing on protecting family and women’s reproductive rights. Additionally, Ally has joined Hispanics in Energy, where she is excited to make a difference by promoting and fostering Hispanic participation in Virginia’s energy landscape!

In her free time, Ally enjoys puzzles, strategic games like Settlers of Catan, and the company of an orange cat named Cheese.

10/13/2024

To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month we are highlighting our organization leaders that are helping us propel Hispanic inclusion in the energy industry. Join us in recognizing and uplifting Hispanic voices and achievements!

Today’s spotlight: Tanner Cullifer

Born and raised in Florida, Tanner Cullifer is an engineer for Dominion Energy. At Dominion, Tanner is responsible for various projects across the organization that optimize and automate workflows and engineering analyses. He received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Georgia. Tanner serves as the website manager for Hispanics in Energy – Virginia Chapter (HIE-VA).

10/12/2024

To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month we are highlighting our organization leaders that are helping us propel Hispanic inclusion in the energy industry. Join us in recognizing and uplifting Hispanic voices and achievements!

Today’s spotlight: Marlu Deverick

Born in Lima, Peru, Marlu Deverick is a manager in the Electric Transmission organization at Dominion Energy. Marlu began her career at Dominion Energy in 2008. She is active in the Community and helps DEV achieve their DE&I goals. Marlu was involved in the founding of hola! the Latino employee resource group in 2016 and since then she has helped DEV increase representation to reflect the communities that we serve. Marlu is currently serving as treasurer for the Hispanics in Energy Virginia chapter. Marlu holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a master’s in business administration from Virginia Commonwealth University. Marlu is also a Professional Engineer registered in the state of Virginia.

10/12/2024

To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month we are highlighting our organization leaders that are helping us propel Hispanic inclusion in the energy industry. Join us in recognizing and uplifting Hispanic voices and achievements!

Today’s spotlight: Jeffrey Stephen Barrero Villa

My name is Jeffrey Stephen Barrero Villa, born in Arlington, Virginia, but raised in Colombia South America from an infant age, until my family returned to the U.S. at the age of 17 due to the escalating dangers of the climate there. Facing the challenge of learning English without guidance, I worked multiple jobs to support myself, dedicating much of my time to work. At the age of 28, my sister introduced me to the energy industry when she worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Dominion Energy, a revelation that aligned with my technical skills and service-oriented nature. Motivated by this, I committed to improving my English and pursued a career that allowed me to thrive.

After obtaining an English as a Second Language certification and an associate's degree in Drafting and Design, I started working as a drafter in civil engineering firm. This led me to Distribution Design at a firm working with Dominion Energy, and eventually, to my dream role in Electric Transmission Substation Standards Designer at Dominion Energy. Now, as a full-time employee, I find immense joy in my work and the support of my peers.

Grateful for my journey, I wish I had known about this industry earlier. That's why I'm involved with HIE VA. I want to share, in Spanish, the fulfillment of contributing to reliable power for our communities, hoping to inspire others like me to pursue careers in this vital sector.

10/11/2024

To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month we are highlighting our organization leaders that are helping us propel Hispanic inclusion in the energy industry. Join us in recognizing and uplifting Hispanic voices and achievements!

Today’s spotlight: Oscar Villatoro

Oscar Villatoro is a Senior Pipeline Customer Representative at BHE GT&S, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy. He joined Hispanics in Energy - VA (HIE-VA) in January 2024 and currently serves on the Membership and Recruitment Committee. In this role, he helps organizing recruitment events and membership drives for the Virginia area.

Oscar began his career at Dominion Energy in 2004, working in the Gas Pipeline Transmission group. During his tenure, he held various roles, including Pipeline Scheduler, Key Accounts Representative, and Cove Point Commercial LNG Customer Consultant.

Originally from Brooklyn, NY, he enjoys playing recreational baseball, photography, and salsa dancing in his free time.

10/11/2024

To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month we are highlighting our organization leaders that are helping us propel Hispanic inclusion in the energy industry. Join us in recognizing and uplifting Hispanic voices and achievements!

Today’s spotlight: Genesis Alvarez

Genesis Alvarez was born in Hollywood, Florida and is of Cuban and Ecuadorian descent. She received her B.S (2017) in Electrical Engineering from Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL and her M.S. (2019) in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech. She is an Engineer III in the Electric Transmission Operation Engineering Team. Genesis served as the co-secretary in the CIGRE working group committee on Flexible AC Transmission System controllers, commissioning, compliance testing and model validation tests. Her research interests include microgrids, system protection and hardware-in-loop (HIL) testing.

She serves as the advisor chair for the ¡hola! employee resource group (ERG). Currently, she is the mentoring co-chair of the CIGRE Next Generation Network (NGN) committee and the secretary of SHPE DC professional chapter. Additionally, she holds the position of Vice President of Programs within the Hispanics in Energy - Virginia Chapter.

10/10/2024

To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month we are highlighting our organization leaders that are helping us propel Hispanic inclusion in the energy industry. Join us in recognizing and uplifting Hispanic voices and achievements!

Today’s spotlight: Estefan Abogabir

Born in Chile, Estefan Abogabir is an External Affairs Representative with the Intergovernmental Affairs department at Dominion Energy. He received his Bachelor’s degree in International Public Policy from Virginia Tech.
Estefan serves as the Chair of Corporate Relations for Hispanics in Energy - Virginia Chapter (HIE-VA).

10/10/2024

To celebrate Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month we are highlighting our organization leaders that are helping us propel Hispanic inclusion in the energy industry. Join us in recognizing and uplifting Hispanic voices and achievements!

Today’s spotlight: Jose A. Santos-Jimenez

Jose A. Santos-Jimenez, born and raised in Puerto Rico, is an Air Emissions Monitoring Specialist at Dominion Energy, where he supports environmental air compliance within the Power Generation fleet. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez and has over 22 years of experience in the energy industry. Jose enjoys spending time with his family, dining out, and traveling. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Virginia Chapter of Hispanics in Energy (HIE-VA) for Community Outreach.

10/09/2024

To celebrate Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month we are highlighting our organization leaders that are helping us propel Hispanic inclusion in the energy industry. Join us in recognizing and uplifting Hispanic voices and achievements!

Today’s spotlight: Natalia Giraud

Natalia Giraud is a Communications Associate at BHE GT&S, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy. She joined Hispanics in Energy - VA (HIE-VA) in April 2024 and currently serves on the Communications Committee. In this role, she helps manage the organization’s webpage and social media platforms and oversees the creation of the semiannual member newsletter.
Originally from Medellín, Colombia, Natalia is passionate about connecting people through effective communication. In her free time, she enjoys salsa dancing, traveling, and reading.

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