Corpus Christi Chapter Officers

Christina Gomez

2025 Corpus Christi Chapter Chair

Christina Gomez is a Regulatory Consultant at AEP Texas, an Operating Company of American Electric Power. She serves as the AEP Texas Liaison for the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) customer complaints, ensures rate implementation and alignment with the AEP Texas Tariff.  

Christina began her career in the Electric Utility industry over 24 years’ ago. She has held various roles including Supervisor of Billing & Account Operations, Market Transactions Issues Supervisor, and her current role as a Regulatory Consultant.

She was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the University of Incarnate Word in 2019. Christina is currently serving on the Board of Directors for The Purple Door and believes in the mission of helping to empower the community and those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.

Christina became a member of WiNUP in 2021, she has served on the International Marketing Committee, the Corpus Christi Fundraising Committee and is excited to help with the International Quarterly Newsletter. She looks forward to fostering professional relationships while working closely with the local community. 

Amanda Lane

2025 Corpus Christi Chapter Vice Chair



Amanda Lane is a Utility Forester at AEP-Transmission, an operating company of American Electric Power.

Amanda found the start to her career in the Electric Utility industry back in 2012 while working with a vegetation management company that served most of AEP’s footprint. Over the past 12 years' she has had many roles and responsibilities. She joined AEP-Transmission as a Utility Forester in 2023.

She was born and raised in Victoria, Texas, earning her Associate of Arts degree from the Victoria College in 2012 and studied Psychology at the University of Houston-Victoria. Amanda became a member of WiNUP in 2023 and sits on the executive board for the Corpus Christi Chapter. She is also the President of a non-profit that benefits secondary music education.

Amanda has 3 children and 2 grandchildren. She loves going to concerts, being outdoors and spending time with her family. She loves to help others and volunteers within her community whenever she can. She looks forward to growing both her personal and professional relationships.

Samantha Harris

2025 Corpus Christi Chapter Secretary



Samantha Harris is a Functional System Analyst with the Choice team at AEP, where she’s worked for 10 years. She holds a bachelor’s in business administration and specializes in General Business.

Samantha is a proud new mom with a passion for traveling.

Kareena Eskeets

2025 Corpus Christi Chapter Treasurer



Kareena is an accomplished Electrical Engineer at AEP Texas, currently serving as a Process Lead for PJM, a role that encompasses the same responsibilities as a supervisor in analyzing outages. She began her career in the electric utility industry in 2013 as a contractor in the distribution system and has since gained extensive experience in various roles, including Network Engineer, Transmission Operations Engineer, and Planning and Engineering Supervisor, with a focus on ERCOT and SPP.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Texas A&M Kingsville, complemented by a minor in Mathematics. As the elected Treasurer for WiNUP, Kareena is committed to fostering the advancement of women in the utility sector.

Outside of her professional life, Kareena enjoys traveling and shares her home with her husband and two dogs.

Gricelda Calzada

2025 Corpus Christi International Board Representative



Gricelda Calzada has been a member of WINUP and the South Texas Chapter since 2017 where she has been involved on multiple committees. She has served as Chair of the Fellowship Committee and member of the Linda Johnson Newsletter Award Committee.

Gricelda is a Regulatory Pricing and Analysis Manager at AEP Texas, an Operating Company of American Electric Power. She is responsible for managing business, governmental and regulatory relations for the company. 

She has held numerous leadership positions within the company during her 23-year career including being the External Affairs Manager in San Angelo.