“I am proud to be part of an organization that understands the value that veterans add – in our company and in our communities,” said Tina Morton, Entergy’s Veterans Employee Resource Group president and senior project manager, nuclear. “Our VERG team is an important part of instilling the knowledge to others that we (veterans) are assets in leadership, display adaptability to change, have diverse perspectives, are problem solvers, and have a strong work ethic and integrity – all of which are necessary for success.”

Entergy continues to meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming; dedicated human resource efforts; pay compensation and tuition assistance programs. The VERG is an employee-led group committed to supporting the unique needs of veterans, active-duty military and their families.

The HIRE Vets Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire and retain veterans. Awardees must have a veteran organization or resource group – like Entergy’s Veterans Employee Resource Group – a leadership program, dedicated human resources professionals, and pay differential and tuition assistance program.

To learn more about our military hiring efforts and how we support veterans, visit the .

NEW ORLEANS – United Way of Southeast Louisiana, or UWSELA, Entergy as the leading company in their Top 10 Most Generous Workplaces for 2023-2024. This is the 10th year in a row Entergy has been recognized in the top 10 list.

“Our collaboration with Entergy has been pivotal in our steadfast dedication to bridging divides and fostering avenues for prosperity so that every individual in our community can thrive in health, education and financial stability,” said UWSELA President and CEO Michael Williamson. “Congratulations to Entergy for securing the top ranking, and heartfelt appreciation goes to our unwavering partners who drive UWSELA’s mission to eliminate poverty across Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes.”

The annual ranking recognizes businesses in UWSELA’s seven-parish service area that are investing in a more vibrant Southeast Louisiana and its residents through employee contributions, volunteerism, corporate gifts, in-kind support and fundraisers. In 2023, Entergy shareholders and employees raised or contributed more than $1.1 million to UWSELA.

“We are honored to be recognized as the leader of the top ten most generous companies in Southeast Louisiana,” said Patty Riddlebarger, Entergy’s vice president of corporate social responsibility. “This recognition reflects our unwavering dedication to supporting the very communities where we live and work to create a positive impact. By collaborating with United Way, we are strengthening our workforce, boosting the local economy and enhancing the overall health and wellness of the communities we serve.”

Each year, Entergy employees participate in United Way campaigns to raise funds for their communities. Company shareholders match employee contributions dollar-for-dollar to maximize the impact of employee giving. Through the company’s partnership with UWSELA, Entergy continues to implement a range of initiatives aimed at addressing poverty, promoting education and workforce development, providing financial assistance to vulnerable customers, improving its communities and caring for the environment.

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Entergy is committed in its mission to give back and make a difference in the communities it serves across its service area in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In 2023, the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility had a profound impact on its customers and communities, resulting in an economic impact of nearly $140 million.

Learn more about Entergy’s commitment to serving its communities here.

About Entergy

Entergy is a Fortune 500 company that powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at entergy.com and follow @Entergy on social media. #WePowerLife

JACKSON, Miss. – Entergy’s Women in Nuclear chapter has been recognized again by the U.S. WIN organization as the “most reactive” chapter. It is the second time in as many years the chapter has gained national recognition for their educational outreach efforts, this time for their work during 2023’s National Nuclear Science Week.

Chapters are judged on the number of activities held during NSW, the number of participating U.S. WIN members, the number of individuals and public sectors reached and the variety of topics covered.

“It was the dedication, hard work and leadership our team demonstrated last year that allowed us to be awarded, for the second year in a row, the Most Reactive Chapter for 2023’s Nuclear Science Week,” said Danielle Andreozzi, Entergy Nuclear design engineer and fleet president of Entergy’s U.S. WIN chapter. “I am so proud to be a part of this organization and company. I have personally seen the effects advocating for nuclear and STEM careers has on students and the local community.”

Entergy has a WIN chapter at each of its four nuclear power plants in Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana, as well as at its headquarters in Jackson. Chapters from all five sites participated, with some putting on multiple events. Among the outreach efforts were:

• Nuclear and STEM-related activities and giveaways for visitors at the Mississippi Children’s Museum hosted by WIN volunteers from Entergy Nuclear’s Echelon headquarters
• STEM Day and National Science Day events at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Port Gibson, Miss. for girl scouts, boy scouts, a local youth council and students ranging from middle school to high school
• A STEM Fair hosted by River Bend Station in St. Francisville, La. for Bains Elementary fifth grade students
• Nuclear Science Days at Russellville Middle School held by Arkansas Nuclear One WIN members in Russellville, Ark. for hundreds of sixth- and seventh-grade students
• A nuclear and STEM-related activities event hosted by Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station in Killona, La. for K-12 students at the Killona Community Center in the after-school program
• Nuclear advocacy letters to Mississippi legislators from Entergy Nuclear headquarter employees

In all, their efforts reached more than 1,500 school children, teachers, parents, legislators and other community members.

“This year’s competition for the Most Reactive Chapter was fierce,” said Jennifer Watkins, Nuclear Science Week lead for the U.S. WIN communications committee. “We had submissions from 10 chapters who all did an amazing job with their outreach efforts. The creativity and diversity in events were fantastic. Approximately 3,000 individuals of all ages were able to explore nuclear science topics—and that doesn’t even cover those who were reached via social media! We love seeing how our chapters promote and support nuclear energy as a carbon-free energy source in our communities.”

U.S. Women in Nuclear is an organization of individuals who work in nuclear energy and technology fields around the United States. Their vision is aimed at positioning the United States for the future of nuclear energy and technology through the advancement of women.

Nuclear Science Week, held the third week in October, is an international, broadly observed, week-long celebration to focus local, regional, national and international attention on all aspects of nuclear science.

When Kenyon Webber, Entergy senior lead nuclear engineer, moved to the Greater New Orleans area, she wanted to continue her involvement with STEM-related programs and organizations. Webber initially worked with STEM NOLA, but more recently became involved with FIRST Robotics competitions, Girl Scouts of Louisiana, Girls in STEM at Tulane and STEM Goes Red with the American Heart Association. She also a board member with STEM Library Lab and the 1881 Institute.

For her outstanding leadership in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math across New Orleans, Webber has been selected by the American Heart Association and Entergy as one of six 2024 “Women in STEM” honorees.

“This honor means so much to me because it aligns with my personal values, and the STEM Goes Red program has allowed me the opportunity to reach so many young ladies that may not have otherwise been introduced to STEM programs,” Webber said. “STEM GOES RED gives them hands-on experiences and the opportunity for me to encourage the young ladies to pursue majors that may be outside their comfort zone.”

Webber says underrepresentation by females in engineering is a motivator for her involvement in these programs. It allows her to show young women that there are females advocating in the industry and to spark their interest in STEM careers.

“It is also important to introduce them to the many aspects of engineering available to them and to help them understand their own capabilities,” she said.

Webber will be recognized at the 2024 Go Red for Women Luncheon on Friday, March 1 with the other honorees.

“We are incredibly thankful for the work that Kenyon Webber has done to advance STEM in our community. She is the true definition of ‘Girl Power’, and we look forward to recognizing her at our luncheon,” said Jodi Williams, development director for the American Heart Association in Greater New Orleans. “The American Heart Association and Entergy are dedicated to fostering the next generation of female STEM leaders. We believe we must continue to invest in STEM with the knowledge that improvements can always be made, and transformative information can always be uncovered.”

“We are empowering young girls to take a seat at the table and dedicate their minds to advancing the STEM fields,” she continued. “We acknowledge the journey our honorees have taken to become a STEM leader and are excited to be honoring them this year.”

The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, is working to close the gender gap in STEM careers. The goal is to deepen the pipeline of women entering STEM careers by exposing middle to high school age girls, but also all students, to the innovative strides women are making in fields like health care and engineering.

Leadership DeSoto is a program coordinated by the DeSoto County Economic Development Council to inform future leaders of the needs and challenges facing DeSoto County and inspire them to utilize the resources available to them to make a difference. For more than 25 years, Leadership DeSoto has helped leaders become involved in performing community service and improving the quality of life in DeSoto County.

Candidates are nominated by organizations, employers or individuals, or may apply on their own.  A selection committee chooses participants based on their community involvement, leadership capabilities and potential in their respective fields.

Johnston was named customer service manager for the Southaven area in 2021. He joined Entergy in 2015 as a lighting sales coordinator in Arkansas and moved into the same role in New Orleans before becoming a customer service manager for Entergy New Orleans. Before Entergy, Johnston spent more than 25 years at Memphis Light, Gas & Water, working in operations, customer service, economic development, residential services and marketing.

Johnston has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Memphis and an associate degree in electrical engineering technology from State Technical Institute at Memphis.

About Entergy Mississippi

Entergy Mississippi, LLC provides electricity to approximately 456,000 customers in 45 counties. Entergy Mississippi is a subsidiary of ���ϳԹ���, an integrated energy company engaged in electric power production, transmission and retail distribution operations. Entergy delivers electricity to 3 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy owns and operates one of the cleanest large-scale U.S. power generating fleets with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including 7,000 megawatts of nuclear power. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, Entergy has annual revenues of $10 billion and approximately 12,500 employees.

This award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network.

“This prestigious industry honor for Carol is well-deserved, and we couldn’t be prouder of her,” said Marlon Merritt, Entergy’s vice president and chief supply officer. “Her knowledge, talent and hard work have had a tremendous impact on the success of our supply chain organization, and the team she leads has contributed significantly to Entergy’s overall success. Carol’s support for, and encouragement of, other women professionals across the company is exemplary.”

“As a multicultural female, I am truly honored to receive this award, and as a leader, I feel the responsibility to continue to focus on leveling the field for women not only in Supply Chain but across the enterprise,” said Hernandez. “I believe at Entergy we are uniquely positioned to make significant strides if we leverage the tools and support we have at our disposal. It might feel uncomfortable at times, but no meaningful change is easy.”

In addition to the electric utility industry, this year’s list includes individuals from software and service providers, consultancies and academia, trucking and transportation firms, professional development agencies, sourcing and procurement divisions, and more, all who have helped supply chain clients and the supply chain community at large prepare to meet many of today’s –and tomorrow’s – challenges.

View the full list of 2021 Women in Supply Chain winners .

Delenela leads Entergy’s continuous work to protect its digital systems and information in a world of continually changing cybersecurity risks. Her professional expertise spans more than 25 years in information technology, information security and cyber/physical security management.

She shared her belief that advancement is a shared responsibility.

“Women must advocate for themselves, but there is also a corporate responsibility to develop and cultivate female talent,” said Delenela. “A great way to help achieve that is through mentoring not only women currently in the workforce but mentoring the next wave of young women to increase engagement in technology careers.”

From the plant to the field to the office, women play essential roles at Entergy. We’re working every day to ensure a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging, a workplace that welcomes and inspires the best from future generations of female leaders. The result is long-term, sustainable value for all our stakeholders – customers, employees, communities and owners.

Congratulations, Ann, for being among the “Women to Watch in STEM.”

“In addition to her expertise and extraordinary background, Wendy continuously demonstrates a commitment to our company and community. Her collaborative nature inspires those around her and encourages inclusion, innovation and ownership,” said Marcus Brown, executive vice president and general counsel. “This recognition as a diversity leader in energy exemplifies Wendy’s professional leadership and remarkable service.”

Robinson also spoke on a panel about essential leadership skills alongside leaders from SBC Global, Vecta Environmental and CenterPoint ���ϳԹ���. The session explored how to navigate today’s complex and rapidly changing workplace in order to improve work environments, performance and innovation. Robinson focused on the topics of ethical leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Hosted by the , the conference examined tools and resources necessary to build a diverse workforce and remain competitive globally. The three-day event’s roster of speakers featured more more than 60 industry professionals.

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Robinson’s work at Entergy focuses on fostering an organizational culture of integrity and ethical decision-making. She also supports the company’s efforts in diversity, inclusion and belonging. She previously served as an assistant general counsel and remains committed to Entergy’s pro bono initiative that provides volunteer legal services throughout our service communities.

Sallie Rainer, president and CEO of Entergy Texas, was included in the Houston Business Journal’s 2018 Women Who Mean Business as an outstanding leader in energy. Finalists were chosen based on criteria including career achievement, contributions to their company, community involvement and demonstrated leadership.

Rainer has served as president and CEO of Entergy Texas since 2012. She joined Entergy in 1984 in the generation planning department and advanced through various management roles in long-term system planning, regulatory affairs, and energy settlements and federal policy.

Rainer currently serves as a member of the board of directors for Interfaith of The Woodlands, Lone Star College Foundation and the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce. She is also a member of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Light the Night Executive Committee, United Way of Greater Houston Montgomery County Regional Council and the Texas Children’s Hospital Ambassadors and Leadership Cabinet. She also serves on the Texas A&M University Engineering Advisory Board.

A native of Louisiana, Rainer holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology from Louisiana State University and a master’s in business administration from Texas A&M University.

Rainer will be honored at an event in October as well as be featured in special Women Who Mean Business publication.

Alcorn State is a historically black university and the oldest land-grant institution in America. Founded in 1871, during the Reconstruction-era, to provide higher education opportunities for freedmen, the university counts highly regarded graduates such as Medgar Evers, Myrlie Evers-Williams, Alex Haley and Steve McNair.

Thomas understands the importance of Alcorn University and this award. “I have met life-long friends, made mistakes because I thought I had it all figured out, learned from those mistakes, interned with the best Fortune 500 company, Entergy, and landed an entry-level chemist position with Entergy upon graduation 27 years ago,” she said.

Thomas has held several positions from senior radiochemist to water treatment specialist. Her work has aligned with Entergy’s Nuclear Excellence Model built around a set of values of Safety, Teamwork, Always Learning, Integrity and Respect, which is referred to as “STAIR.”

Vice President of Independent Oversight Oscar Limpias has seen her commitment to the STAIR values of Safety and Integrity benefit Entergy Nuclear in substantial ways. One, in particular, was as a water treatment specialist.��

“Chemical injections to the circulating water system were performed manually, and it was not an exact science for determining the amount of chemicals needed to ensure the integrity of the service water heat exchangers were maintained, said Limpias. “An automated system was developed and implemented that fed chemicals into the circulating water system at the exact rate and concentration; thereby, ensuring the integrity of plant piping internals, maintaining corrosion control, minimizing chemical waste and decreasing chemical cost.”

For her innovative contributions to the company, Thomas was awarded the Entergy Peak Performer Award for two consecutive years. This was an award she received while working at Grand Gulf.

Thomas believes that there is no idea too small to implement and to start making a difference; it all starts with “you.” She carries that belief with her inside the walls of the fleet and outside into the community.

“It means the world to me to know that my work, professionally and socially, has not gone unnoticed,” Thomas concluded. “To be recognized by the institution that prepared me for the successes that I have achieved since graduating is icing on the cake.”

The Leading Alcornites Under 50 inaugural gala will raise money to provide scholarships for deserving students at Alcorn State University and to continue to cultivate graduates like Thomas whom may become valuable additions to the Entergy Nuclear family.

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