Katie Mehnert
CEO and Founder, ALLY Energy | Ambassador US DOE
Houston, TX, US
Professional Summary
Katie Mehnert is a modern architect of culture change in energy. Her focus is the intersection of equity, sustainability, and economy.
Katie is the CEO of ALLY Energy. People use ALLY to build a relevant network, find jobs, and develop their careers. Companies use ALLY to make better hires and drive inclusive culture.
As an author and speaker, Katie is a frequently sought-after source globally. She’s been featured in Forbes, Scientific American, CNN, Newsweek, CNBC, and SXSW. In 2019 she testified before Congress and in 2020 was appointed an Ambassador to the US Department of Energy on the Equity in Energy initiative. Her book ‘Grow with the Flow, Embracing difference, overcoming failure and progress with purpose’ (Wise Ink) was published in May 2020.
Katie appeared in ‘Hot Money’, a 2021 documentary produced by Academy Award-winning actor, Jeff Bridges and Retired NATO General Wesley Clark on the financial complexities of climate change, energy, insurance, and real estate.
Experience
United States Department of Energy
Houston, TX, USA
Ambassador
Aug, 2020 - Present
Appointment to the USDOE - Equity in Energy program. EIE is working to secure America's national security through maximizing and engaging all human capital to ensure America's independence for generations to come through STEM enhancement, technical assistance, supplier diversity, energy affordability, and workforce development.
ALLY Energy
Houston, TX, USA
CEO and Founder
May, 2014 - Present
CEO and Founder of ALLY Energy, the community for an equitable energy transition. Jobs, advice, connections can all be found @ www.allyenergy.com
Education
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts Mass Communications
Aug, 1993 - May, 1997
Student Government and Student Media
Skills
Awards
- Who's Who in Energy
- Top 40 Under 40
- YWCA Outstanding Woman in Energy
- Top 50 Women of Influence
- CEO of the Year
- Women Who Mean Business in Energy
- LEWAS - Women in the Middle East Trailblazer
- Dakota Stormer Community Award