Jennifer Ugwu
Petroleum Data Manager, Scotland
Jennifer wants to change how young people see the energy sector by showing that it’s creative, human and accessible, drawing on her experience helping others build confidence through authentic content. With her blend of energy and data expertise, plus a strong record of translating complex ideas and leading diverse groups, she can make modern energy careers feel clear, relatable and genuinely achievable.
Bolajoko Ibrahim
Junior Process Engineer, Nigeria
Ibrahim wants to inspire young people to see the energy sector as innovative, accessible and full of opportunity, using his ability to communicate clearly and build confidence through engaging content. With his strong technical grounding and experience translating complex ideas for diverse audiences, he can make modern energy careers feel relatable, exciting and genuinely within reach.
Adina Nikmawati
Admin & Document Controller, Indonesia
Adina wants to show young people that the energy sector isn’t only shaped by those in the field, but also by the quiet, meticulous work behind the scenes, using her experience in training and document control to highlight how strong systems protect lives long before operations begin. With her deep understanding of assurance processes and her lived experience of growing into confidence while doing work that often goes unseen, she can make energy careers feel inclusive, meaningful and open to those whose strengths lie in precision, responsibility and care for safety.
Reinel Echavez
Research Assistant and PhD Student in Petroleum Engineering, Germany
Reinel will use his role as a My Energy Future Champion to strengthen his skills, showcase his potential as a young professional and inspire others at a time when the rapidly growing energy industry needs motivated people ready to tackle new challenges. With his experience in the sector and his drive to learn, connect and expand his network, he brings a passion for professional growth that can encourage others to see opportunity and ambition in modern energy careers.
Cynthia Bassey
Project Engineer, Scotland
Cynthia has joined the programme to amplify the voices of young and underrepresented professionals, drawing on her journey from experiencing energy poverty in Nigeria to navigating oil and gas, renewables and emissions‑reduction roles in the UK, and showing others that transferable skills and diverse pathways belong in the industry. With her global perspective, cross‑sector experience and commitment to community building, she brings an authentic, relatable voice that can inspire the next generation to find confidence, opportunity and purpose in modern energy careers.
Aaron Naismith
Process Operations Apprentice, Scotland
Aaron has joined the My Energy Future Champions programme so he can inspire the next generation to explore careers in the energy sector, showing how the industry helped him discover his potential and build a future he once didn’t think possible. With his experience transitioning from a completely different field and succeeding in an apprenticeship he never expected to be considered for, he brings a powerful perspective that proves there is space in energy for people from all backgrounds and starting points.
Israel Ajayi
Technical Support Engineer and Electrical and Electronic Engineering Student, Nigeria
Israel is a My Energy Future Champion who motivates young people to pursue opportunities in the energy sector, using his own journey to show how the industry can build confidence, open doors and unlock potential. With his experience stepping into energy and growing through new challenges, he brings an encouraging perspective that demonstrates how dedication, resilience and a willingness to learn can create a meaningful career in this evolving field.
Natalia Carrera
Head of the Energy Projects Unit, Mexico
Natalia is the voice of a generation determined to shape a realistic, human and impactful energy transition, drawing on her experience working across hydrocarbons, renewables and strategic project development in an energy‑rich but globally underrepresented region. With her global perspective, commitment to STEM representation, and passion for communicating the sector honestly to young people - especially girls - she offers a grounded yet hopeful outlook that can inspire future talent to see themselves in the evolving energy landscape.
Scott Harper
Subsea Commissioning Regional Lead, Scotland
Scott brings an authentic view of modern subsea and commissioning work, using his experience leading complex projects across the North Sea and MENA to inspire early‑career talent with the breadth of opportunity, purpose and innovation in the industry. With his grounded understanding of how energy work is really done, plus his advocacy for diverse learning pathways and strong professional networks, he offers a practical, motivating perspective that helps young engineers build the skills and confidence needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving sector.
Khuzama AlMohaimeed
Learning and Competence Specialist, Saudi Arabia
Khuzama bridges today’s operational realities with tomorrow’s transition, drawing on her experience in workforce development and competence assurance alongside her academic focus on sustainability, climate policy and global energy systems. With her people‑centred mindset, practical understanding of how skills underpin safety, and first‑hand experience navigating her own place in a changing sector, she brings a grounded yet forward‑looking perspective that helps young professionals see energy as an evolving, inclusive and meaningful field to grow in.