Powell has been with El Paso Electric since 2009 and has held various positions, including Sr. Regulatory Case Manager and Director- Palo Verde Management.

Prior to joining El Paso Electric, Powell served as Consumer Affairs Officer at the City of El Paso and Regulatory Project Manager with Southern California Edison. She holds dual master’s degrees in both Economics, with a Regulatory Concentration and an MBA from New Mexico State University as well as an undergraduate degree in Industrial Technology from Colorado State University. Powell is a native of Brussels, Belgium.