Connie Paoletti

Connie Paoletti serves as the Senior Director of Transmission & Power Markets at Navajo Transitional Energy Company, LLC, since February 2024, focusing on developing energy resources for the Navajo Nation. Prior to this role, Connie accumulated over two decades of experience at Xcel Energy, holding various positions including Director of Transportation Strategy & Delivery, where leadership was demonstrated in electrification efforts for transportation and the distribution grid. Other notable roles included Manager of Transmission Planning West, where Connie oversaw a team in strategizing energy initiatives and capital project management, and Manager of Strategic Transmission Initiatives, leading projects that aligned with regulatory and financial goals. Additionally, Connie contributed to the North American Energy Markets Association as a board member, enhancing an informed marketplace for energy. An educational background includes a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Marketing Management from the Illinois Institute of Technology.