About Us

Transforming the energy landscape requires strategic insight and experience-informed decision-making

vision

We combine deep expertise with cutting-edge innovation to shape sustainable, transformative energy solutions.

mission

As an energy developer and consultancy, we bring industry expertise and partnerships together to help end-use customers, suppliers and investors advance energy solutions in a collaborative, fiscally responsible, and safe manner.

cultivating a positive, empowering culture is key to our success.

We strive to be a trusted, reliable source that companies seek out to make transformational improvements to their businesses.

our values

innovation

Our commitment to pioneering solutions drives us to constantly challenge the status quo and explore new possibilities in the energy sector.

diversity

We champion a diverse workplace, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of all team members, particularly supporting the advancement of women in nuclear and energy fields.

agility

Our lean, dynamic approach allows us to swiftly adapt and respond to the complex needs of our clients and the fast-paced changes in the industry.

trust

We derive trust from our transparency and honesty, our expertise and knowledge, our consistent delivery of results, and our commitment to confidentiality.

advisory board

We strive to be a trusted, reliable source that companies within the energy space seek out for support when looking to make transformational improvements to their businesses.
Beth Buckmaster
Michael Graham
Carol Peterson
Amy Roma
Juliann Edwards
BIO
Beth is the director of client and stakeholder relations for Hatch’s power group and is a recognized relationship builder with 15 years of experience in the power and clean energy industry helping businesses and markets grow through the development and management of client, stakeholder and policy strategies that drive increased brand awareness, market access and growth. A passionate leader in the clean energy sector, Beth was recently recognized as one of the 100 women leading Canada’s energy transition. Beth is an active industry member and serves as vice chair of the Canadian Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association and is currently the co-chair of Natural Resources Canada’s Hydrogen Awareness Working Group for Canada’s Hydrogen Strategy.

Beth Buckmaster

BIO
After 23 years of service, Michael retired from Bechtel in 2019 as the Operations Manager for the Nuclear, Security and Environmental (NS&E) Global Business. Unit. Prior to this role, he served as Manager of Functions for NS&E. In this capacity, all project managers reported to Michael as well as managers of all primary functions (e.g., engineering, procurement, and construction). While in this role, Michael was responsible for providing oversight and staffing for the business unit’s commercial and government projects. In his prior corporate assignment, Michael served as the General Manager of the Environmental Business Line, overseeing a portfolio of environmental cleanup and reactor D&D projects.

Michael Graham

BIO
Carol Peterson has extensive leadership experience in the power generation industry. From 2004 until 2022, she served in executive positions at Exelon Generation Company, now Constellation Energy Corporation, the largest producer of carbon-free energy in the US. From 2015 to 2022, she served as Senior Vice President, Strategy & Planning. She led major transformations including the separation of Constellation Energy from Exelon and the integration of acquired power plants.  At Exelon, she held executive positions in project management, business development and financial operations. Prior to Exelon, Ms. Peterson held positions in engineering and operations for Duke Energy, Wisconsin Energy and Westinghouse.

Carol Peterson

BIO
Amy Roma is the Global Energy Practice Leader at Hogan Lovells, where she oversees the firm’s energy lawyers across its 46 offices in 26 countries.  Amy has served as nuclear regulatory counsel on a number of projects across the globe involving reactors, fuel cycle, fusion and radioactive materials.  Amy has participated in a number of NRC hearings and court litigations on nuclear issues.  Amy has testified before the U.S. Congress on the importance of the nuclear industry and its allies  to have a presence on the global stage on issues concerning economics, energy security geopolitical and climate change.

Amy Roma

BIO
Juliann Edwards is the Chair for U.S. Women in Nuclear and board advisor to various energy companies in North America with a concentration on nuclear. She is former Vice President Energy Origination & Development at TC Energy and a former board member at Bruce Power, the world’s largest operating nuclear facility. In her role she was responsible for project development and delivery within the Power and Energy Solutions division: She and her team deployed an annual implied capital of $3B in nuclear, solar, wind, pump storage, hydrogen and CCUS. Juliann has 15 years of nuclear and fossil industry experience in acquisition of commercial nuclear facilities, engineering, procurement, and construction of energy related projects.

Juliann Edwards

meet some of our experts

Brooke Morrison, PhD

Founder, CEO

  • Led numerous high-visibility large capital projects, M&A deals, and growth strategy initiatives
  • 18 years of experience advising global and commercial clients around the world
  • PhD in Environmental Engineering from Vanderbilt University

Owen
Ward

President Project Development Division

  • 20+ years of leadership in power, automotive, and government sectors, with focus on project development, commercialization, and operations.
  • 12+ years in nuclear and clean energy, including strategy consulting, project risk planning, and most recently leading growth and partnerships in Cummins’ zero-emissions and hydrogen business.
  • MBA from Columbia, MA in Energy & Environment (Johns Hopkins SAIS), BS/BA in Mechanical Engineering and Economics (University of Michigan).

Dillon
Allen

President Advisory Services Division

  • Led advanced nuclear efforts at a major US utility
  • Diligenced investment decisions on new nuclear builds for both large scale and small modular reactors
  • Oversaw the design, construction and commissioning of VIRGINIA submarines and GERALD R FORD aircraft carriers

Joe
Jensen

Chief Nuclear Officer

  • Brings over four decades of nuclear industry leadership spanning training, operations, work management, outage management, engineering, and executive roles across the U.S. and international markets.  Was also a loaned employee to the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO)
  • Led the early development of the UAE’s Civil Nuclear Power Program as CNO of ENEC, establishing foundational operational principles and structures.
  • Proven expertise in nuclear project delivery, from design and construction to commercial operations, grounded in U.S. Navy nuclear training.  Also completed the MIT Senior Nuclear Executive Course.

Katherine Williams

Chief Financial Officer

  • Former President and CEO of Framatome North America
  • Held senior financial management positions at Framatome, DuPont, Westinghouse and Duke Energy
  • Received French Medal of Honor for service to the nuclear industry and U.S. Dept of State Meritorious Honor Award for financial management support to U.S. government agencies

Patty Bubar

Director External Engagement

  • Former chief of staff to two NRC commissioners
  • 37 years in the federal government (NRC, DOE, and EPA)
  • Appointee to Maryland Public Service Commission

Beth Buckmaster

Executive Consultant - BD

  • Former director of client and stakeholder relations for Hatch’s power group
  • 15 years of experience in the power and clean energy industry
  • Board member for Canadian Hydrogen Association, serving as Chair

Grace Dietrich

Chief of Staff and Human Resources

  • Supported the creation and growth of the UAE’s commercial nuclear power organization at Barakah (BNPP)
  • 15+ years leading high-performing teams in highly regulated, fast-growth environments
  • Brings deep expertise in org design, talent strategy, and change leadership

Elizabeth Wonders

Director of Engineering

  • 15+ years in nuclear, with experience in design, licensing, engineering, construction, and commercial plant operations
  • Focuses on energy market transformation and advanced nuclear deployment
  • Former Senior Reactor Operator and Shift Technical Advisor

Nate Hughes

Director of Software Engineering and AI Innovation

  • 24+ years of experience in software development, combining UX leadership and principal engineering expertise.
  • Built and led UX teams, designed cloud-based security solutions, and developed interfaces for large-scale databases.
  • Deep technical background in networking, security, and front-end engineering, with a track record of leading global teams and streamlining development workflows.

empowering women in energy

Solestiss stands at the forefront of the energy sector not only as a provider of expert consulting services but as a beacon for women's advancement in traditionally male-dominated fields.

Solestiss takes pride in championing gender diversity within the energy industry, actively supporting and advancing women's careers in both nuclear and renewable sectors.
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Our leadership and team reflect our deep commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where women in energy can thrive and lead the charge towards a greener, more equitable future.

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