Show Notes
Join us in celebrating our 100th episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast! In this special milestone episode, we welcome Craig DiLouie from the Lighting Controls Association and Alexa Berger from NEMA to discuss the future of lighting education, workforce development, and technological innovation in lighting controls.
We explore the transition from Education Express to the new NEMA Academy, an all-in-one platform for industry professionals to access high-quality education and training. Plus, we dive into the evolving landscape of lighting controls, from wireless systems to AI integration and the growing demand for electrical professionals in the industry.
Big thanks to our sponsor MaxLite and to the Lighting Controls Association and NAILD for making the 100th episode possible!
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Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP is a journalist and educator in the lighting industry and serves as education director for the Lighting Controls Association, a council of NEMA dedicated to educating the public about lighting control technology and application. He is also lighting columnist for tED Magazine and Electrical Contractor.
Connect with Craig: lightingcontrolsassociation.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdilouie
Alexa Burr is the Vice President of Strategic Growth & Market Development at NEMA, driving non-dues revenue growth through market expansion, strategic partnerships, and initiatives like the Make It American™ certification program. With prior leadership roles at API and ACC, she has spearheaded standards development, global advocacy, and sustainability efforts across the chemical and petroleum industries. Holding advanced degrees in global health from Georgetown University, she also serves as an EMT in the Washington, DC area.
Connect with Alexa: nema.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexa-burr/
Sponsor: Maxlite www.maxlite.com
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