06/22/2026
Why we do what we do...... Keep shining your beautiful bright light and heart on people, Angel! You will pay your blessings forward tenfold over your lifetime and we cannot wait to see the fruits of it all!
Angel's LinkedIn Post:
Angel Mills
Business Administration Associate
Energy Access Innovations
Life has been in full swing these last few months, and I wanted to take a moment to share a few updates and reflect on how grateful I am.
Life has been in full swing these last few months, and I wanted to take a moment to share a few updates and reflect on how grateful I am. First, I had the incredible honor of serving as the MC for the John and Deborah Gillis Foundation’s annual Bright Star Scholarship Ceremony. Being part of that night was truly one of the highlights of my year. This year’s group of students brought tears to my eyes; each one of them is driven and stepping into a very promising future. They are beating the curve and will bring so much purpose and success into their schools, careers, and communities.
To Robin Shrode the John and Deborah Gillis Foundation, thank you for taking a chance on me and for allowing me to be a small part of such a meaningful night. It is an honor to be connected to a foundation that continues to change lives, including mine.
Second, I recently completed my third year as part of the Energy Access Innovations enterprise. That milestone honestly overwhelms me.
Over the last three years, I have had the privilege of learning from leaders who have shaped the way I think, work, communicate, and lead. Every experience has taught me something, every challenge has helped me grow, and every mentor has left a lasting impact on my professional journey.
Brianna Schroeder, thank you for taking me on as a direct report, teaching me, trusting me, and allowing me to make decisions and contribute to major projects within our company. You, Tasha Watson, my teammates, and so many others across the company have taught me so much. I am grateful to be part of a team where my opinions, ideas, and decisions are valued and taken seriously.
Lastly, I am stepping into the final push of my degree. I can hardly believe I am saying that just two years after graduating high school. The knowledge I have gained has been irreplaceable, but the experience of fully immersing myself in this journey has meant even more. College was once an opportunity I was not sure would be possible for me, and I know I would not be here without the people who believed in me, invested in me, and supported me along the way.
I am excited, grateful, and ready for what is ahead.
Cheers to the Fall Class of 2026.
