WIE Synergy Series: Connecting Leaders, Inspiring Change
The WIE Synergy Fireside Series is designed to spark meaningful conversations on leadership, collaboration, and community building within IEEE Women in Engineering. Through interactive fireside chats, this ongoing series brings together influential WIE leaders from across the globe to share insights on bridging geographical and cultural gaps, promoting inclusive leadership, and driving impactful initiatives.
Each session offers practical strategies for strengthening regional connections, empowering emerging leaders, and building a unified WIE network that thrives on synergy.
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Dr. Harivardhagini Subhadra, WIE Affinity Group Representative, IEEE Region 10. Harivardhagini, professor and head of Electronics and Instrumentation
Engineering at CVR College of Engineering, Telangana, India, is a distinguished academician and innovator. With over 20 years of experience, she has advanced research, teaching, and entrepreneurship, making significant contributions to engineering education and innovation.
Liang Downey: Incisive professional with proven ability to lead strategic initiatives. Vibrant, curious, intelligent, industrious team player with a contagious
enthusiasm that elevates teams to achieve key results. Expertise: Renewable Energy, Vehicle to Grid, Blockchain, IoT, Vehicle Cybersecurity for Connected Vehicles. Professional experience at Microsoft, DTE Energy, IBM, GM and at start-ups.
WIE Fireside Chat #1
17 December 2025
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Valeri Paul, San Diego IEEE WIE Chair, IEEE Region 6. Valeri is a consultant and SD IEEE WIE Chair with experience in academia and more. 
Christine Gerveshi, Secretary, Lehigh Valley WIE, IEEE Region 2. Christine earned a PhD in EE from Imperial College, London. She was discovered a passion for chip design which spanned 35+ years, from Bell Labs to Intel. She is now retired, a “Monday Granny”, and passionate about increasing and retaining the number of women who enter EE careers.
WIE Fireside Chat #1
17 December 2025
