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Introducing: New 2024 Women of Offshore Wind (WOW) Chair, Paula Miller
Paula Miller’s passion for offshore wind began almost immediately upon her arrival at Dominion Energy in December 2020.
Today, she is the Eastern External Affairs lead for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project and doesn’t miss an opportunity to dive into details-both technical and fun-with anyone who wants to know more about a growing energy industry 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach.
Big construction projects excite Miller who managed communications for VDOT, including the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion project, prior to joining Dominion Energy. She also has an extensive background in television, radio, and newspapers, which accounts for her innate curiosity for current events. Miller also worked as a law enforcement public affairs officer in Hampton Roads and was elected to serve seven years in the Virginia House of Delegates, which she refers to as one of the greatest privileges ever.
“I never get tired of looking at those blades spinning, or thinking about how much clean, renewable energy they’re producing,” said Miller. “Our region is so well positioned to be the future of this industry, and the possibilities are endless for what it means in terms of jobs and economic growth.”
Already benefiting from the industry growth, according to Miller, is the number of women who are finding a voice, role, and related opportunities in offshore wind. “That’s why I am excited to help take Women of Offshore Wind to the next level, in terms of arranging speakers, events, mentors and opportunities that will help women achieve an even larger presence in a still mostly male-dominated field.”
Miller, a native of New York state, says she has been blessed with several rewarding careers, but considers “raising two decent human beings” to be her far greatest accomplishment. Her daughter is a North Carolina public librarian, and her son is a major league baseball scout. Paula is married to George Schaefer, Clerk of the Norfolk Circuit Court.
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