Representation Matters is back and this year, we're expanding the conversation.
The future of energy won't be built by one industry alone. It will be shaped by the partnerships between oil and gas, power, data centers, technology, infrastructure, manufacturing, and the innovators connecting them all.
This year's Representation Matters explores how collaboration across energy, power, technology, and infrastructure is creating the next generation of opportunity. As demand for reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy grows, success will be driven by strategic partnerships, innovation, and leaders willing to think beyond traditional industry boundaries.
Through candid conversations with industry leaders, we'll explore how new alliances, emerging technologies, and diverse perspectives are shaping the future of business and why representation isn't just about who's in the room, but about bringing together the expertise needed to solve tomorrow's challenges.
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of meaningful conversations, powerful networking, and actionable insights. Representation Matters is more than a luncheon it's where relationships become partnerships, ideas become opportunities, and the future of energy takes shape together.
This year's Representation Matters explores how collaboration across energy, power, technology, and infrastructure is creating the next generation of opportunity. As demand for reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy grows, success will be driven by strategic partnerships, innovation, and leaders willing to think beyond traditional industry boundaries.
Through candid conversations with industry leaders, we'll explore how new alliances, emerging technologies, and diverse perspectives are shaping the future of business and why representation isn't just about who's in the room, but about bringing together the expertise needed to solve tomorrow's challenges.
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of meaningful conversations, powerful networking, and actionable insights. Representation Matters is more than a luncheon it's where relationships become partnerships, ideas become opportunities, and the future of energy takes shape together.
Meet Our Guest Speakers
Kathy Norris
VP, Enterprise Commercial Relations and Strategic Account, Kodiak Gas Service
Kathy Norris is the VP for Enterprise Commercial Relations and Strategic Account at Kodiak Gas Services. With more than 30 years of energy industry experience, she brings commercial, operational, sustainability, and regulatory perspectives together to support practical and reliable energy solutions.
Dave Bosco
Co-Founder, PROPWR®
Dave Bosco co-founded PROPWR® in 2024. He brings more than 20 years of experience in oil and gas equipment, electrification, and power generation, with a focus on commercialization, technology development, and power-as-a-service solutions.
Vicky Jackson Nielsen
Senior Director, Infrastructure Delivery, VoltaGrid
Vicky Jackson Nielsen brings more than 30 years of experience across power distribution and oil and gas. At VoltaGrid, she leads project management, project controls, and construction teams delivering behind-the-meter power solutions for hyperscale data centers.
Greg Thurnher
SEnior VP, Power Generation, Liberty Power Innovations
Greg Thurnher is Senior Vice President of Power Generation at Liberty Power Innovations. He leads the company's wholesale, retail, and independent power operations, bringing decades of experience across utilities, power markets, and energy generation.
Massiel Diez
Co-Founder, co-host,
Flipping the barrel
Flipping the barrel
Massiel co-founded Flipping the Barrel after growing an audience by documenting her journey from chemical engineering graduate to field engineer. Today, she inspires the next generation by sharing authentic stories that make careers in energy more accessible.
Jamie Elrod
Co-Founder, co-host,
Flipping the barrel
Flipping the barrel
Jamie co-founded Flipping the Barrel to connect, educate, and inspire the next generation of energy professionals. With over a decade in oil and gas, she is passionate about building relationships and creating a more inclusive industry.
Kelli Law
VP of AI Product and Value, Diamondback Energy
Kelli Law is Vice President of AI Product and Value at Diamondback Energy, where she leads enterprise AI strategy, adoption, and value realization. She previously held senior data and AI roles at F5 and Northrop Grumman and holds an M.S. in Business Analytics.
Lance Teel
VP of Business Development Power, Atlas Energy Solutions
Lance brings over two decades of experience in data center and enterprise infrastructure, with leadership roles across IBM, Dell, NVIDIA, and Cisco. At Atlas, he is focused on scaling the Private Grid platform to help data center customers accelerate time-to-power for AI infrastructure.
Andrea Alexander
SVP and CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AT DEVON ENERGY
Andrea Alexander is SVP and Chief Administrative Officer at Devon Energy, leading HR, communications, corporate services, and community relations. Her career spans leadership roles at Coterra Energy, Rent the Runway, and McKinsey & Company, bringing deep expertise in people strategy and organizational leadership.
Alexis Long, MBA, CFP®
MD, Wealth Management, Willis Johnson Wealth
Alexis Long advises energy professionals and their families. She leads the firm’s wealth management team. After joining the firm as a paraplanner in 2014, she advanced into leadership and became the first non-family shareholder and board member.Alexis brings insight on career growth, intentional leadership, and building long-term impact.
Valerie Henderson
Office Managing Shareholder, Baker Donelson Houston
Valerie Henderson is the Office Managing Shareholder of Baker Donelson’s Houston office. She represents clients in complex commercial litigation across Texas.
Her practice includes insurance litigation, financial services disputes, and breach-of-contract matters.
Her practice includes insurance litigation, financial services disputes, and breach-of-contract matters.
- Mahalia S. Doughty
Partner, Sidley Austin LLP
Mahalia Doughty is a finance partner at Sidley in Houston, advising on private equity, energy finance, and debt restructurings. She counsels clients on complex acquisition and reserve-based lending deals. Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2026, she is a Cornell Law graduate.
Megan Gosnell
Manager, Global Completions Engineering, ConocoPhillips
Megan L. Gosnell is Manager of Global Completions Engineering at ConocoPhillips, with more than 24 years of upstream experience. Her expertise includes completions design, unconventional onshore development, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Since joining Phillips Petroleum Company in 2002, she has held leadership and engineering roles across the Lower 48, Alaska, and Global Wells.
Margaret Cooper
Director and Senior VP, Global Corporate Affairs, Chevron
Margaret Cooper is Chevron’s Director and Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs. With more than 20 years in energy, she leads public and government affairs across Chevron’s global operations. Her experience spans communications, public policy, community engagement, and major energy projects. She is also a dedicated advocate for industry collaboration and community impact.
- Molly Smith
Senior VP and CTO, Murphy OIL AND GAS
Molly Smith brings more than 20 years of experience across upstream operations, engineering, and technology leadership. Her work has advanced digital transformation and operational efficiency across multiple U.S. basins. She is also a passionate advocate for STEM education and women in energy.
Agenda
9:30 AM
Early Registration
10:00-11:00 AM
Registration & networking
11:00-11:15 AM
Event opening
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
The Power of representation: Women Leading Fearlessly
12:15-12:30 pm
Break
12:30-1:30 pm
The Power Shift: Energy, AI & the Race to Build the Future
1:30-1:45 pm
Break
1:45-2:45 pm
When Your Path Needs To Evolve : Knowing When to Stay, Shift, Go or Build Something New
3:00 pm
Closing remarks from Jamie & Massiel
Join us on October 16
Dress code: Business casual
Parking is complementary!
You can self-park, or use the valet at
the main clubhouse.
Parking is complementary!
You can self-park, or use the valet at
the main clubhouse.