CERAWeek 2026 Attendee
Mary Ann Enerson is a first year MBA student at Chicago Booth and Polsky Energy Scholar. Prior to Booth, she worked at Barclays Investment Bank in the Energy & Climate Technology coverage group, advising companies across the energy value chain on M&A, financings, and other strategic alternatives. During her MBA, Mary Ann has interned at Energize Capital on their Endurance Fund, investing in climate solutions that enable the transition to a digitized and decarbonized energy and industrial economy. She is an active member of the Climate, Energy, and Sustainability Group and Private Equity Group and is passionate about investing in opportunities that create a more secure and sustainable energy system.
“Attending CERAWeek was an especially valuable experience as it brought together the companies, technologies, leaders, and market trends shaping the future of energy. I found it energizing to hear directly from industry leaders about power demand growth, grid reliability, decarbonization, and the evolving role of conventional and renewable energy. Connecting with other NextGen students and industry professionals was an impactful part of the week and deepened my passion for the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the energy landscape.”