Chanel R. R.
Manager, External Affairs (Governmental & Community Engagement) @Baltimore Gas and Electric
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WORK HISTORY
Manager, External Affairs (Governmental & Community Engagement) @Baltimore Gas and Electric
Baltimore, MD, US
Serve as primary liaison between BGE and local governments, communities, and nonprofits, fostering trust and transparency around complex utility and infrastructure projects.•Develop and implement community engagement strategies for multimillion-dollar energy initiatives including transmission rebuilds, geothermal pilots, and system upgrades.•Partner with environmental and engineering teams to communicate sustainability goals and advance decarbonization efforts through local partnerships.•Represent BGE at council hearings, public forums, and stakeholder meetings, ensuring community priorities are integrated into project design and execution.•Advise executives on reputational risk, community sentiment, and mitigation strategies for politically sensitive initiatives.• Establish community benefit frameworks that deliver grants, workforce development programs, and supplier diversity opportunities.• Co-created an internal Community Engagement Playbook now replicated across regional divisions.
EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania
MS, Organizational Leadership
Rosemont College
BS, Marketing
SKILLS
ABOUT CHANEL R. R.
Dynamic and trusted Community & Government Affairs Leader with 30 years of experience shaping public policy, strengthening community trust, and guiding high-impact infrastructure projects across the energy sector. I specialize in bridging the gap between corporate innovation and community priorities—ensuring that progress is achieved with transparency, equity, and shared benefit.As a Certified DEI Professional and registered Maryland Local Lobbyist, I’m passionate about advancing equitable energy solutions, sustainable infrastructure, and public-private partnerships that deliver measurable impact. I thrive where innovation meets community—driving collaboration, transparency, and responsible growth.
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