Category: Florida’s Women In Energy Leadership Forum

Florida's Women In Energy Leadership Forum

AABE Florida Chapter President Featured in The Power Source

We are proud to share that Walette Stanford, President of the AABE Florida Chapter, is featured in the January 2025 issue of The Power Source, a publication of the Florida Women in Energy Leadership Forum (FWELF).

In her feature, Walette shares insights into her career journey, her role as Ethics Officer at JEA, and her perspective on who we are as AABE. She highlights the importance of fostering an ethical workplace culture, building career pathways for future energy leaders, and the value of purposeful career development.

Highlights from the Interview

  • On her role at JEA: Walette develops and executes strategies to strengthen JEA’s ethical culture, ensure compliance, and embed values into daily operations.
  • On inspiring the next generation: JEA offers internships, apprenticeships, and college-to-career programs that provide real-world experience, mentorship, and skill-building for future energy professionals.
  • On her career path: With an MBA and experience in both human resources and communications, Walette describes her professional growth as a purposeful strategy—one that she encourages students to consider when shaping their own futures.

About FWELF

Founded by Lila Jaber, the Florida Women in Energy Leadership Forum continues to highlight women making an impact across the energy sector. This year, FWELF will celebrate its 10th anniversary at the 2025 Forum: IMPACT!, held August 25–27 at the Four Seasons Orlando.

📖 Read Walette’s Full Interview in The Power Source

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Florida's Women In Energy Leadership ForumScholarships

New AABE Florida Scholarship Alert!

AABE Florida/Florida’s Women in Energy Leadership Forum Scholarship

Program Application Deadline:

Friday, August 30 at 11:59 pm (EST)

It is time again for our annual joint collegiate scholarship with Florida’s Women in Energy Leadership Forum!

This $1,000 award is sponsored by Florida’s Women In Energy Leadership Forum [flwomeninenergy.com].  We have partnered with this group to award a woman studying a STEM major in their sophomore to senior year of college.  The winner should have a desire for a career in the energy field. Previous AABE Florida Scholarship Winners can also apply.

This award requires the winner’s attendance at Florida’s Women in Energy Leadership Forum in Tampa, Florida on October 21-23, 2024.  The award will be presented on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.  The registration fee for the leadership forum will be covered for the award recipient. As the 2024 winner, the student will also be provided with unparalleled access to networking opportunities with leaders in the energy sector at the forum.

Click on the link below for the scholarship application and requirements:

LINK TO PDF

If you are interested in applying, please ensure all application materials – including your application, official transcript, and essay are submitted by the deadline of Friday, August 30 at 11:59 pm (EST).  Please feel free to me if you have any questions, my contact info is below.

AABE Florida Chapter Website [aabefl.org]

Florida’s Women In Energy Leadership Forum [flwomeninenergy.com]