Tanzania Jones – Entergy

Dress for Success – helping women thrive in work and in life

Tanzania Jones — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 22:15:00 +0000

At Entergy, we strive to attract, develop and retain a high-performing workforce that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities we have the privilege to serve. As we reflect on Women’s History Month, we salute all the women and supporters that keep the doors open at Dress for Success New Orleans. Since 1997, members of the community have donated their personal items and time to energize…

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Entergy volunteers honor the dream by addressing hunger across Louisiana

Tanzania Jones — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 04:39:00 +0000

nAt Entergy, giving back to the community doesn't begin and end with January 16 but continues throughout the year. Dr. King once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?’" Our employees respond through action. Last month, Entergy volunteers across Louisiana collaborated with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Healthy Blue committed to sponsor 200,000 meals at food banks and other organizations addressing hunger in Louisiana. Over 600 volunteers from all three organizations helped surpassed the 200,000 meals goal and address hunger in Louisiana.

J. Wayne Leonard Prosperity Center reopens

Tanzania Jones — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 22:51:00 +0000

Wayne Leonard, former chairman and chief executive officer of Entergy, is recognized as the center’s namesake for serving as a champion for underprivileged customers during his 14 years of leadership with the company before retiring in 2013. The center was established with the support of generous donors, including a $2 million contribution that was comprised of a personal gift of $1 million from Leonard and matched by Entergy. The Prosperity Center will expand its services to help low- to moderate-income individuals and families gain stability through services like financial education and coaching, free tax preparation, asset ownership programs and more.

What drives innovation? Black Tech NOLA 2022

Tanzania Jones — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 02:00:00 +0000

Entergy was proud to sponsor Black Tech NOLA, an annual innovation conference created to raise awareness around building an accessible and equitable technology talent pipeline in the New Orleans region. This is the fifth year the event was held in June in downtown New Orleans, coinciding with the annual Essence Music Festival. The three-day event hosted hundreds of industry leaders and global brands together to focus on jobs and career pathways in media, film, gaming, design and music in the technology industry.

Entergy sponsors American Heart Association Go Red events

Tanzania Jones — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:53:00 +0000

STEM Goes RednEntergy was the presenting sponsor of the American Heart Association’s 2022 STEM Goes Red event on March 24 at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans. The event encourages young women to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Fifty high school girls assembled for the first in-person event since 2020, engaging in a daylong event of hands-on STEM activities and mentorship. The day kicked off with a talk by Taiwan Brown, vice-president, diversity and workforce strategies, on increase diversity in STEM fields for women.

Entergy named among best places to work for equality

Tanzania Jones — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 04:39:00 +0000

We’re proud to announce Entergy has earned a 90% rating on the 2022 Corporate Equality Index released by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. This is the second year in a row the company has earned a 90% rating and places us among the top energy and utility companies in the survey. “At Entergy, we have always taken pride in creating a truly inclusive workplace,” said Kathryn Collins…

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MLK: There’s Power in Serving Others

Tanzania Jones — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000

At Entergy, we are helping to keep the dream alive through community service. As our neighbors across the Gulf South celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy, we encourage our employees to use that time to give back to the communities we serve. As the late Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Dr. King’s service to…

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Entergy Receives 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award

Tanzania Jones — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +0000

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that Entergy earned the Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Award. This is the fourth year in a row the company has been honored by the program since its inception in 2018. “Entergy is a trusted partner for our nation’s veterans,” said Kathryn Collins, senior vice president and chief human resources officer. “Veterans are an integral part of our team…

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Ann Delenela Named One of the Women to Watch in STEM

Tanzania Jones — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 01:35:00 +0000

Ann Delenela, Entergy vice president and chief information security officer, was nationally recognized as one of the “Women to Watch in STEM” Profiles in Diversity Journal. This is the third year the journal has featured women from across the country for their contributions, leadership, mentoring and professional achievements in STEM. Her profile is on page 47 of the second-quarter 2021 issue of…

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Pride is a Celebration

Tanzania Jones — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 02:15:00 +0000

At Entergy, we are proud to celebrate Pride Month throughout the month of June. While the contributions of our gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer stakeholders are evident every day, this month is a great opportunity to shine a light on the need for greater awareness, respect, and dignity for our LGBTQ family members, friends, and community members. This year our Pride Employee…

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