For Maribel Cruz-Brown, authentic community interaction is essential to practicing diversity, equity and inclusion in underserved communities.-By Sharon Ross

As Vice President of Economic Development and Key Account Management for the New York Power Authority (NYPA), Cruz’s primary duties focus on maximizing customer service, promoting clean energy technologies, maintaining long-term economic development program effectiveness, and strengthening New York’s clean energy economy. Since being promoted to her current position in May 2022, she has been responsible for customer segments throughout New York including overseeing touchpoints with over 1,400 power supply and ....