Southern California Edison

Jennifer Do is a senior finance manager of strategic analysis in operational finance at Southern California Edison (SCE), one of the nation’s largest electric utilities. She started in the treasurer’s department as a financial analyst and is now managing a team that conducts financial evaluation on projects to determine the cost-benefit of investments that the company makes for their customers. This helps SCE meet its goal to create clean and reliable energy for Southern California.

Jennifer is a passionate leader who is proactive in various leadership and mentorship programs at the company, such as launching the Work Environment (WE) team, which encourages diversity and inclusion in the workplace, elected as the Continuous Improvement (CI) champion for the finance organization, which supports the company’s value in striving to consistently raising the performance bar and pursues opportunities to grow and learn, and responsible for managing her department’s internship program, which aims to develop and establish a pipeline of qualified talent. 

Jennifer has also volunteered her time as a member of the Board of Directors for the Bonnie Fang Foundation (BFF). The organization was established in 2002 after Bonnie Fang who was a dedicated nurse died of lung cancer. The organization provides scholarships for nursing students who demonstrate the dedication and desire to deliver outstanding patient care.

In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys spending time taking RV trips with her family to explore different places to eat, play and create lasting memories, as the fun part of life is the journey to reach your destination.

How has SCE helped support you through your career?
SCE has always provided me growth and learning opportunities throughout my career either through meaningful projects or through learning opportunities. SCE has an expansive leadership and mentorship program that provided me with great support as I took on progressive leadership roles. Throughout my career, I had the pleasure of working with great leaders and co-workers who continue to inspire and motivate me. SCE has truly been a great place to work and I’m very proud to be part of the Edison family. 

What is the most meaningful part about working at SCE?
The most meaningful part of working at SCE is being a part of a company that truly is striving to lead the energy industry.  I’m proud to be a part of a team that is continually striving for excellence!

Joy Adams is the Senior Manager of the Central Field Services Western Division Field Accounting Organization and the Oversight and Technical Support team at Southern California Edison (SCE).  She is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely accounting of work constructed across SCE’s 50,000 square mile service territory, which includes material management, asset management, and accurate timekeeping for Transmission, Distribution, and Substations Operations in our SAP system of record.   

Joy holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology, a Master’s degree in Project Management and a Master’s degree in Information Systems Management. In addition, Joy is a Trained Mindfulness Facilitator through UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC). She completed the year-long UCLA facilitator training in 2020 and is currently recognized as a Certified Mindfulness Teacher Professional (CMT-P) by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. Joy is currently enrolled in the 2023 Spring Multicultural Women Executive Leadership Program through Dr. Yasmin Davvids Leadership Institute in partnership with the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business.

“As an engineer who transitioned into project management and senior leadership early in my career, I began experiencing headaches and anxiety that impacted my confidence as a senior leader and a parent to my two sons. My best efforts to manage my stress were not working and I knew I had to find a new way to survive as a leader and a mother. I discovered that mindfulness meditation relieved the stress and allowed me to remain calm even in the most challenging of situations. The difference was so profound that I invested my time to become a trained Mindfulness Facilitator and then, brought what I learned back into the office.”

With over 20 years of experience in leadership, combined with 8 plus years of an active mindfulness practice, Joy has developed the ability to help people at various levels of the company to embrace their strengths and discover the leader within. As she discovered for herself, the benefits extend beyond the individual to the organization.

“SCE has supported my educational and career growth which has helped develop me into the leader I am today.  I began my career in Customer Service Energy Efficiency as a program manager and after 3.5 years I was promoted to Senior Management within Operations.  After 16 years with Southern California Edison, I’m encouraged to always strive to be a better leader in the office, at home, and in the community.  The best part of my job is that I have an opportunity to help grow and develop other authentic leaders daily.”

Deanna began working at SCE in 2015 in Transmission and Distribution as a Project Analyst, and currently as a Business Operations Senior Specialist within the same organizational unit. More recently, she supported her immediate group as the Subject Matter Expert, when the Customer Service Replatform Program (CSRP) replaced the previously used system. Deanna underwent the necessary training to be an effective resource to her immediate team and various peer groups as well. 

She obtained both her bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management and an MBA from Cal Poly Pomona prior to joining Edison as well.

Deanna became an active member of Women's Roundtable (WRT) BRG in 2019 and was excited to join and humbled by the graciousness and passion that its’ leaders had for making an impact, and for supporting and developing women for success. She was the Director of Community Outreach for WRT for 3 years and learned the important role this particular BRG has in empowering women and providing the tools necessary for its members to thrive. Currently, Deanna is the acting Director of Advancement within Women’s Roundtable and the Co-Lead of the Male Ally Strategy Team.

Deanna strives for continuous improvement in both her professional and personal life. She is extremely passionate about helping others, as well as supporting WRT in helping Edison achieve its goals of parity and building a more inclusive community. 

“I’ve been fortunate to receive support by various mentors and strategic advisors at Edison, which has substantially helped propel me for advancement to the next level of my career. With the thoughtful guidance and mentorship of my peers, I have been able to thrive and confidently succeed in my various roles within the company. One of the most meaningful parts about working at SCE, is the lasting relationships that you make, and the resulting positive impact that these relationships have.”

Donna Boston is the Principal Manager of the Business Resiliency, Business Continuation Program in Southern California Edison (SCE). She leads the Business Resiliency Hazards Assessments and Mitigation, Emergency Planning, and Business Continuity groups, focusing on safety, program integration, continuous improvement, and resiliency growth. Donna also serves on the SCE Incident Management Team which responds to real emergencies such as fires, floods, earthquakes, cyber attacks and many other threats and hazards. Donna currently serves as a member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Advisory Council and is a former Board Member of the Orange County Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Southern California Emergency Services Association. She is a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) through the International Association of Emergency Management and has completed the Harvard National Preparedness Leadership Initiative program.

Donna’s career began in public service where she worked at the city and county level of government. Formerly with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department as the Director of County Emergency Management, she has responded to numerous federally declared disasters, and has led projects and programs for all of her career. Leading cross functional teams to solve dynamic problems, like the consequences of a disaster, has been a strong theme in her career.

“Working at SCE has given me the opportunity to continue to serve my community and to grow with my leadership capability. I enjoy supporting my team and creating healthy, creative work environments. One of the characteristics I love most about SCE is the focus on diversity, equity and inclusion while growing the safety culture. SCE has many projects and programs that cross functional units, allowing me to connect with many of the corporate priorities through my work. Since coming to SCE, I’ve realized the power of working with an organization that has a strong, positive culture with excellent values and this has impacted me both professionally and personally.”

Kimberly started her career with Southern California Edison (SCE) in 2014 as a Government Affairs Specialist in Local Public Affairs (LPA), where she developed strategic plans for working with key external stakeholders while managing the company’s franchise agreements with local jurisdictions within the company’s service area. In 2020, Kimberly moved to Customer Service as an Quality Assurance Advisor responsible for implementing projects and strategies through planning, data guidance, and support on cross-functional teams for high-risk CPUC Energy Regulated Compliance Programs. In her current role, Kimberly is developing the strategy and narrative for the Community & Climate Equity team within Customer Programs & Services, doing what she loves most, engaging and educating SCE’s customers in our hard-to-reach communities.

After many years of volunteering, her tenure on the Networkers Board started in 2020 as well, serving as President. Outside of SCE, Kimberly founded a Community Based Organization Sisters Here to Empower (S.H.E.), focused on uplifting the lives of women.  Kimberly has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Public Administration (Nonprofit Management) from the California State University of Dominguez Hills.  Kimberly currently lives in Ontario, California, with her daughter, Kassidy, and enjoys traveling in her free time.

Erin Pulgar is the Principal Manager of Cost Recovery within the State Regulatory Operations Department at Southern California Edison (SCE), one of the nation’s largest electric utilities.  Erin is responsible for overseeing SCE’s $15 billion revenue requirement and ensuring that SCE recovers the costs it incurs to provide safe, affordable, reliable and clean electric power to over 15 million people.

Erin has served as the vice president and president of the Women’s Roundtable, which is a business resource group that seeks to empower and promote the personal and professional development of women and their supporters within SCE.  Erin is also passionate about promoting career development and has participated in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion “career conversation” panels and serves as a mentor in SCE’s mentoring program.  

As a mother of three, Erin is grateful that SCE has allowed her the flexibility to manage her schedule and workload so that she can enjoy her little ones and still contribute to the success of the organization.   In her free time, you’ll find Erin hiking, visiting national parks or (more likely) at a youth sporting event cheering on her children. 

Jennifer Do is a senior finance manager of strategic analysis in operational finance at Southern California Edison (SCE), one of the nation’s largest electric utilities. She started in the treasurer’s department as a financial analyst and is now managing a team that conducts financial evaluation on projects to determine the cost-benefit of investments that the company makes for their customers. This helps SCE meet its goal to create clean and reliable energy for Southern California.

Jennifer is a passionate leader who is proactive in various leadership and mentorship programs at the company, such as launching the Work Environment (WE) team, which encourages diversity and inclusion in the workplace, elected as the Continuous Improvement (CI) champion for the finance organization, which supports the company’s value in striving to consistently raising the performance bar and pursues opportunities to grow and learn, and responsible for managing her department’s internship program, which aims to develop and establish a pipeline of qualified talent. 

Jennifer has also volunteered her time as a member of the Board of Directors for the Bonnie Fang Foundation (BFF). The organization was established in 2002 after Bonnie Fang who was a dedicated nurse died of lung cancer. The organization provides scholarships for nursing students who demonstrate the dedication and desire to deliver outstanding patient care.

In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys spending time taking RV trips with her family to explore different places to eat, play and create lasting memories, as the fun part of life is the journey to reach your destination.

How has SCE helped support you through your career?
SCE has always provided me growth and learning opportunities throughout my career either through meaningful projects or through learning opportunities. SCE has an expansive leadership and mentorship program that provided me with great support as I took on progressive leadership roles. Throughout my career, I had the pleasure of working with great leaders and co-workers who continue to inspire and motivate me. SCE has truly been a great place to work and I’m very proud to be part of the Edison family. 

What is the most meaningful part about working at SCE?
The most meaningful part of working at SCE is being a part of a company that truly is striving to lead the energy industry.  I’m proud to be a part of a team that is continually striving for excellence!