Obando-Derstine was once a shy and quiet girl – a native Colombian and Spanish speaker in a New Jersey school filled with English-speaking students. A teacher took Obando-Derstine under her wing in kindergarten, boosting the girl’s confidence and teaching her English. That teacher and other role models along the way laid the foundation for the leader Obando-Derstine would eventually become.
PPL, Barnes & Noble team up to help young readers succeed
PPL will host book fairs at participating Barnes & Noble locations March 24 as part of the company’s Cover to Cover initiative to share the joy of reading and help children sharpen their reading skills over the summer. Mention Cover to Cover when you check out March 24 at participating Barnes & Noble bookstores and a portion of the proceeds will help put books in the hands of children in grades K-3 who might not otherwise have books to read over the summer.
Measuring progress: PPL Electric’s first-quartile campaign
At PPL Electric, the premise is simple. First-quartile performance in safety, reliability, customer satisfaction and cost management is necessary for long-term sustainable success. “Achieving and maintaining first-quartile performance matters for a number of reasons,” said PPL Electric Utilities President Greg Dudkin. “We will control our own destiny and become a safer, more efficient and more responsive organization that is focused on our customers. Investors will view our company as a place where people deliver on their promises, and we’ll attract and retain talent to enable continued long-term success.”
PPL HR specialist shares her story of inclusion at LGBT Business Summit
Kristin Leayman shared her story during the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce’s LGBT Business Summit on March 6 at Moravian College in Bethlehem. PPL was one of many companies to sponsor the event, which was designed partly to instruct employers how to provide more inclusive workplaces for LGBT employees.
Puerto Rican residents cheer on PPL Corporation’s utility companies as they help restore power
Residents in Puerto Rico are greeting workers from PPL Corporation’s utility companies with cheers and even hugs for their restoration efforts.
Influential PPL board member encourages employees to ‘build bridges,’ shape a brighter future
PPL board member Rod Adkins recently shared his inspirational message with employees, urging them to forge a better future for the next generation. He served as the special guest speaker at a luncheon held by PPL’s employee-led African American Business Resource group.. The event was held in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month.
MLK Jr. Day of Service teaches kids – and volunteers – lessons on inclusion and diversity
About 500 students in grades K-5 and two dozen PPL volunteers participated in activities related to inclusion and diversity as part of a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
Let curiosity be your guide to success
An interview with PPL Public Affairs and Sustainability Vice President Christine Martin on how natural curiosity and abandoning a traditional career plan can help build a successful career.
Mobile STEM lab brings future in focus for girls
A bright future in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) is closer than ever for girls in central Pennsylvania, thanks to a new mobile stem lab from the Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania (GSHPA).
At PPL charitable support hits close to home
At PPL, we are proud of the charitable spirit that our employees have to support the families in our communities with their time, talent and hard-earned money. As long-standing supporters of the United Way, our employees and retirees give generously each year.