In 2020, EET&D magazine wrote about Shay Bahramirad, Ph. D., who, at the time, was the vice president of new initiatives and outreach for IEEE PES. In that article, Dr. Bahramirad talked about the role IEEE PES plays in working with utilities and energy consumers. Recently, our publisher Steven Desrochers had a chance to catch up with Dr. Bahramirad, who now serves as the senior vice president of T&D strategy and sustainability for LUMA Energy in Puerto Rico. She also has just assumed the mantle of president for IEEE PES. The following is a recap of their conversation about LUMA's efforts since they assumed the role of operator for transmission and distribution in Puerto Rico, along with Bahamirad's vision for IEEE PES. [More]