Emily Farah

2025 Pittsburgh Chapter Co-Chair and Co-International Board Representative

Emily Farah is an experienced utility regulatory lawyer. In her current capacity as Assistant General Counsel for Nisource, she provides strategic legal counsel on pipeline safety regulations across all six of Nisources' operating companies and also advises Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania of Maryland on complex regulatory matters.

Emily is passionate about community engagement, and proudly serves on the board of the United Way of Washington County. In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with her family and currently lives in the Mt. Washington neighborhood in Pittsburgh.

Carla Parkes

2025 Pittsburgh Chapter Co-International Board Rep and Co-Chair

Carla is a Pittsburgh native with an extensive professional background in communications, marketing and sales, public affairs, community relations, and project and event management. She is serving as a Project Manager supporting local electric utility, Duquesne Light Company, collaborating with internal teams, external consultants, and stakeholders to ensure alignment for the Large Capital Projects Department. Prior to Duquesne Light Company, she has held impactful roles working with the Pittsburgh Steelers in addition to a local natural gas distribution utility, Columbia Gas in the Public Affairs Department for several years. She received a bachelor's degree from California University of Pennsylvania in Liberal Arts and earned her master's degree at Waynesburg University in Business Administration.

Lauren Moore

2025 Pittsburgh Chapter Secretary

Lauren Moore is an Asset Program Owner for distribution gas pipelines at NiSource, working in the Asset & Risk Management Department. She brings extensive experience in field engineering and asset management and has built a career around solving complex problems and keeping infrastructure running smoothly. Lauren holds a bachelor's degree in Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering from West Virginia and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Lauren is a Washington County native. When she's not diving into data or managing projects, you'll probably find her traveling on new adventures with her husband or spending time with her dog.

Shannon Pelosi

2025 Pittsburgh Chapter Treasurer

Shannon brings 15 years of experience in the utility industry, all with NiSource, where she has held a variety of roles. In her current position as a Safety Specialist, she oversees the company’s contractor safety program, supporting safe work practices and strong partnerships across the organization. Her background with operations and construction, combined with her focus on safety and risk reduction, gives her a well‑rounded perspective on the industry and the people who keep it running.

A lifelong resident of Washington County, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. Outside of work, she can often be found gardening or taking Zumba classes at her local gym.