



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!


THE ACES EXPERIENCE

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

THE ACES EXPERIENCE
Our success is measured by our ability and commitment to create
life changing opportunities for students in the
Energy Utilities Industry.
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Event Speakers & Panelists
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John Bear
MISO
Chief Executive Officer and President

Allegra Nottage
MISO
SVP - Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer
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Ventrell Thompson
Entergy
Vice President Customer Service

Carmen Clark
MISO
Director, Client Services and Readiness

Laura Landreaux
Entergy Arkansas
President and Chief Executive Officer​

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

Taiwan Brown
Entergy
VP Workforce Strategies + ACES Welcome Dinner Emcee

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

Kelly Carney
Southwest Power Pool
VP - Human Capital and Chief People Officer

Kevin Bryant
Southwest Power Pool
Vice President of Stakeholder Affairs and Chief Strategy Officer

Tamika Edwards
Southwest Power Pool
Director, Human Resources and Employee Engagement
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MEET OUR
2025 ACES Cohort

Ogechi Anyamele
Howard University
Computer Science​​

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

Keilani Scott
Tuskegee University
Computer Engineering
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Skylar Brown
Howard University
​Computer Science

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

Nealya Jones
Howard University
Computer Science​

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

Lailah Barnes
Florida A&M University
Environmental Science​

Kailea Lee
Southern University
and A&M College​
Computer Science and Concentration in Cybersecurity

Tabitha Tabb
Tennessee State University​​
Electrical & Computer Engineering

Kaleb Harris
Tuskegee University
Computer Engineering​
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