Dr. Elizabeth Cook, PhD, holding dual roles as the Vice President of Technical Strategy at the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC) and as a consultant in grid modernization. At AEIC, she drives initiatives in electric energy innovation and operational excellence, working closely with technical committees, member companies, and directing projects at AEIC’s Center for Operational Excellence. Elizabeth is at the forefront of grid modernization efforts. Her expertise, honed through her experience as Director of Advanced Grid Systems at Duquesne Light Company, is pivotal in advancing digital transformation in utilities. She is also an adjunct professor, published author, mindset coach, and a mother of six. She holds a doctorate in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.