As the Global Chief Diversity Officer at National Grid, Natalie Edwards is focused on keeping DEI at the heart of the company’s transition to a reliable and affordable clean energy future for all. Under her leadership, National Grid became the first utility to convene an Equity in Energy Summit, which brought together organizations across the energy sector to examine opportunities to advance DEI internally and externally with customers and communities. She and her team successfully established a company-wide DEI strategy and individual performance objectives, ensuring employees at every level understand the vital role they play in cultivating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive culture.
Natalie believes authenticity and accountability are critical to constructing a space where DEI is human-centered and makes a lasting, meaningful impact. As the world becomes more global and connected, she emphasizes that a commitment to adaptability and continuous learning accelerates progress, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Favorite Quote: Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. – James Baldwin