In this candid and thoughtful conversation, Anne Dougherty sits down with two of ILLUME’s newest consultants, Maggie Roma and Xijun Zhang, to explore what brought them into the world of energy consulting—and what’s kept them here.
From crunching data on demand response programs to discovering surprising joys in customer interviews, Maggie and Xijun share the passion and curiosity that drive their work. They also get personal, revealing their proudest professional moments, the advice that’s shaped them, and what they’d be doing if energy wasn’t in the picture (hint: horses and chinchillas are involved).
Whether you’re in the field or just energy-curious, this episode is a reminder that behind every kilowatt is a very human story.
