Ana Farla – WIE Perth Chair

Synergy, Customer Project Delivery & Readiness Lead

Ana has over 16 years’ experience in the energy industry, and she is a Customer Project Delivery & Readiness Lead at Synergy where she promotes a customer centric approach in the delivery of projects contributing to the energy transition.

She is the Chair of 2 committees within the energy industry: Women in Energy and the Energy in WA Conference 2024. Ana is an active member of the Australian Institute of Energy and she also contributed to the SheCode program as a Mentor.

Being an advocate for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Ana firmly believes that an inclusive community leads to a more productive and successful one where everyone is encouraged to contribute freely and have a sense of oneness. Her mission is to make small changes within the industry which will have a ripple effect on the broader community.

Neetika Kapani – Vice Chair

AEMO, Reserve Capacity (WA) Manager

Neetika Kapani has more than a decade of experience in the energy sector, with a particular interest in the energy transition. In her role at AEMO, she ensures there is sufficient generation capacity to meet long term electricity demand needs in Western Australia. She is passionate about creating an environment for operational excellence, and her philosophy for successful outcomes is focused on the power of “Ubuntu”.

She attributes her personal and professional success to her “can-do” and resilient attitude and ability to persevere through challenging times.

She developed and led AEMO’s inaugural Women’s mentoring program and was the recipient of the Advancing Women in Energy award as part of the 2022 AIE WA Energy Awards. A strong advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, she served as Chair of Women in Energy for three years and continues to support the committee and its vision in her current role.

Neetika loves travelling and dabbles in creative writing in her spare time.

Eva Mitchell – Secretary

Amanda Energy, Analyst

Eva is Senior Analyst at Amanda Energy – a WA owned and operated Electricity, Solar and Gas retailer based in North Fremantle.

At work she is responsible for portfolio forecasting, compliance administration, and broad commercial analysis for both the business and our clients ranging from wholesale electricity price trends to tariff optimization recommendations. She has been on the Women in Energy committee since July 2022 and enjoys being a part of a fantastic team of women working to encourage and spotlight female participation and excellence in the energy industry. Eva has a BA in International Relations & History from Curtin University, and in her spare time enjoys spending time with her friends and family, and enjoying the great dining scene in Perth.

Christina Madsen – Marketing and Social Media Coordinator

AEMO, Senior Stakeholder Advisor

Christina works at the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) as a Senior Stakeholder Advisor in Western Australia. She was previously part of the WA Distributed Markets Team supporting the WA Government’s Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Roadmap and is very passionate about the role of renewables in decarbonisation.

Christina was born in Denmark and has been in Australia since 2009. She now has two young children and juggles the challenges of a busy household and career. She is an advocate for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is always up for a good discussion about this topic.

Helen Chambers – Events Coordinator

ATCO Australia, Corporate Events Advisor

Helen Chambers is a Corporate Events Advisor at ATCO Australia. She also has a background in communications and marketing and enjoys supporting her Corporate Affairs colleagues as the team’s “unofficial” editor and proofreader.

Helen is passionate about championing young females in the workforce and recognises the huge opportunity for our upcoming female graduates to contribute to the energy transition through emerging and innovative roles across a range of departments.

Helen completed a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Marketing and Public Relations at Curtin University, Perth. In her spare time, she enjoys hosting dinner parties and catchups with friends and visiting her local coffee shops with her husband and their Groodle.

Mary Ogilvie – Sponsorship Coordinator

NES Fircroft, Recruitment Manager

Mary leads the Power and Renewables recruitment team at NES Fircroft, where she is passionate and dedicated to helping organizations find great talent and assisting individuals in discovering career paths that provide environments for thriving.

In addition to her role, Mary serves as the APAC lead for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) at her company. She recently completed a course on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Business Impact from Cambridge University. Her goal is to deliver tools and strategies that enable organizations to establish robust DE&I structures. Mary believes in the importance of DE&I not only because it is the right thing to do but also due to its measurable impact on productivity, profit, innovation, and culture.

With her expertise, Mary aims to create workplaces where everyone feels valued and included, driving both individual and organizational success.

Valentina Kogon – Treasurer

Western Power, Senior Energy Market Advisor

Valentina is a Senior Energy Market Advisor at Western Power, where she leads cross-functional teams in implementing regulatory changes that drive positive organisational impact. With a background in policy development and program evaluation, she provided economic advice and insights to government agencies and private sector clients across various industries.

Valentina is passionate about fostering regulatory flexibility to encourage innovation and exploring practical pathways for a sustainable energy transition. She believes that an inclusive environment enhances collaboration and problem-solving, leading to greater overall success and creating more dynamic and resilient organisations.

Andre Lou – Membership and Website Coordinator

PSC Consulting, Market Analyst

Andre works in various projects as a Market Analyst at PSC Consulting. She is the first female member of PSC Consulting’s Market Systems Team based in Western Australia. She graduated from Curtin University with a Master of Electrical Engineering degree. She is interested in learning about Internet of Things and the Emerging Renewable Energy Resources in the power network. She also enjoys gardening, web development, graphic design and attending organisation seminars and networking events.

Utkarshaa Varshney – Subcommittee Member

Power and New Energy, Technical Consultant

Utkarshaa is a clean energy professional with over 5 years of international experience working on various energy transition projects. She is currently a technical consultant at Worley helping clients with reducing their carbon footprints, developing more solar and wind generation, and conducting hydrogen studies. She has an electrical engineering background with a Ph.D. in solar and renewable energy from UNSW Sydney and a master’s from the State University of New York, USA. She is immensely passionate about advancing women in the Energy sector and has served on various committees including being the current chair of Women of Worley, Australia West.

Masi Mapiye – Subcommittee Member

Anglo Gold Ashanti, Energy and Decarbonisation Analyst

Masi has a unique blend of scientific expertise and data analytics skills, coupled with a passion for the energy industry and sustainability. With a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Biomedical Science and a minor in Statistics, this committee member’s love for data led to further studies in Data Analytics at the University of Western Australia. After a decade-long career in Forensic Biology, Masi made a bold transition into the energy sector, first as a Data Analyst with Alinta Energy and currently as an Energy and Decarbonization Analyst at Anglo Gold Ashanti.

This career shift ignited a deep passion for the energy industry and a commitment to Australia’s energy transition. Drawing on her diverse background, Masi brings a fresh perspective to energy challenges, combining scientific rigor with data-driven insights.

As a woman in the energy sector, Masi strongly advocates for gender diversity in the industry, believing that women play a crucial role in driving innovation and sustainable solutions. Her dedication to contributing to Australia’s energy future stems from a sense of responsibility to present and future generations.