Reciprocal Mentorship Model

Hosts the Annual Leadership Forum and other national events that bring together leaders, innovators, and advocates in the clean energy sector to highlight progress, discuss leadership development, and align with industry trends.

Provides bi-monthly jobs bulletins to email subscribers, offering curated employment opportunities in the renewable energy and sustainability sectors to support career advancement for members and professionals in the field.

Advances visibility of women and underrepresented groups in renewable energy by facilitating participation in panels, conferences, and webinars, and by maintaining the WRISE Speakers Bureau and a public, searchable database of qualified diverse speakers for industry events.

Awards grants to students to cover registration and travel costs for attending wind energy conferences, supporting educational and professional development opportunities for women entering or advancing in the wind energy field.

Organizes pickleball open play events in partnership with SOLV Energy as both community-building and fundraising activities to support local women's shelters and engage women in renewable industries.

Runs cohort-based Solar and Wind Power Fellowship programs that provide emerging leaders in clean energy with access to industry conferences, mentorship, career resources, and exclusive networking opportunities to advance their careers. The program is designed to support professional growth and leadership development in the renewable sector.

Hosts a variety of in-person and virtual events including monthly meet-ups, happy hours, game nights, webinars, and co-hosted gatherings (e.g., with Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms) to foster community engagement and professional connections among women in renewable energy. These efforts are coordinated nationally through 51 chapters during WRISE Week and supported by local volunteer-led chapter activities.

Offers structured one-on-one mentoring pairings between WRISE members and senior industry leaders, as well as peer group mentoring through a six-session curriculum that promotes shared learning, skill-building, and community development for women in renewable energy and sustainability fields.

Monitors and influences tax-related legislation at federal, state, and local levels, conducts advocacy with the New York State Tax Department, and works to increase the visibility of enrolled agents within government agencies.

Annually awards scholarships of up to $500 for professional education and presents awards at the annual conference to recognize leadership, service, and contributions to the profession and association.

Supports members in building community relationships, engaging with local leaders, and increasing public awareness of enrolled agents through promotional tools and recognition programs.

Maintains and promotes a directory of Enrolled Agents and facilitates access to professionals with expertise in areas such as cryptocurrencies, military and international taxation, cannabis-related businesses, and nonprofit and business tax services.

Runs a formal mentorship program that pairs experienced Enrolled Agents with newer members using an application-based matching process based on background, experience, and professional goals to support integration and professional growth.

Hosts an annual conference and new member mixers that provide professional development, recognition, and networking opportunities for Enrolled Agents in New York.

Offers ongoing educational opportunities including a Distinguished Speaker Webinar Series and specialized webinars on topics such as accounting fundamentals to enhance members' professional knowledge and skills.

Offers access to tax and non-tax resources, job postings, promotional tools, member discounts through partner programs, reduced pricing for events, and maintains regular communication with members through multiple channels.

Identifies and develops new organizational leaders, reviews and updates bylaws and policy manuals, and works to refine organizational structure to ensure long-term sustainability.

Supports diversity in law schools by promoting inclusive academic support practices, identifying strategies to increase diversity among students and professionals, and providing resources to enhance understanding of diversity issues within legal education.