LEADERSHIP
Brandon Thornhill, President
Brandon Thornhill is a Senior Process Specialist within the Global Transformation Organization at National Grid. He received his Bachelor's degree in Economics from the College of the Holy Cross. Upon graduation, Brandon was accepted into the Graduate Development Program at National Grid, in which he gained a comprehensive understanding of the core business and energy industry. Since joining the company, he has been nominated for and completed the Diverse Leaders Program and been involved in numerous mentorship opportunities with high school students. In his free time, Brandon enjoys doing anything adrenaline-packed and kicking back to watch NFL Redzone with his family on Sundays.
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Monique Screen-Berry, Vice President
Monique Screen-Berry is a Senior Project Manager who leads a team to achieve community outreach plan objectives for Transmission Capital projects at EVERSOURCE Energy, a Fortune 500 company providing electricity, natural gas, and water service to approximately 4 million customer in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. She is also a Civil Servant and sits on her local Zoning Board in the City of Brockton. Over the course of her profession, Monique has earned the name “Community Engagement Extraordinaire” for her deep experience in developing the vision, culture, communication, and activation of engagement strategies. She has an established reputation for honesty, resilience, integrity, credibility, and a commitment to principle-centered leadership. Monique also has a passion for learning, with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Sociology and a Master of Science in Communication Management (MSC) from Simmons University, a Graduate Certificate in Public Administration from Suffolk University Sawyer Business School, and she is currently working on her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Sustainability & Environmental Compliance at Southern New Hampshire University.
Joyce Sanchez Fernandez, Treasurer
Joyce joined National Grid as a Senior Specialist on the Stakeholder Management & Major Permits Team in March 2020 and has been a Principal Program Manager for Global IT & Digital, Chief Product Office since August 2022. When her schedule permits, she serves as Grid for Good volunteer and as Co-Membership Director of the Women’s Energy Network, Boston Chapter. She currently holds a Bachelor of Political Science from Georgia Southern University and Master of Urban Affairs from Boston University. Joyce brings 10 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, program management, and supporting organizational building & capability, always leaning into her holistic, collaborative leadership style. In her free time, she likes to host game nights, writes poetry, nurtures 30+ plants, and runs a small business.
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Nishaila Porter, Secretary
Nishaila is the former AABE Greater Boston Revolutionary Power Fellow and works in the environmental field. She holds a B.A. in Earth and Environmental Science from Wesleyan University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in environmental science and policy at Northeastern University. With an interest in climate adaptation applications and environmental justice, she aspires to help build resilient cities in an equitable way. In her spare time Nishaila mentors and volunteers for community events and political campaigns, and serves on additional boards such as the LEAH Project and the Urban Ministry.
Stephanie Chery-Winder, Scholarship Chair
Steph is currently the Secondary Education Specialist & Strategic Initiatives Manager at National Grid. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in Psychology and Foreign Languages (French & Spanish) from Assumption University and a Master’s Degree of Science in Organizational Psychology from the University of Hartford. Steph has spent most of her career working with young adults, guiding them into a workforce that is equitable, sustainable, and inclusive. In her spare time Steph teaches Adult ESL classes, mentors and volunteers for community organizations and follow her puppy Cassie around.