Ashley Robinett values ​​community and collaboration and has built a career that makes a tangible impact.

Looking to the early moments that shaped her interest in the field, she is drawn to memories of her late high school calculus teacher, Bev Wilkin.

“Frankly, she saw something in me that I didn't realize on my own,” Robinette explains.

She credits the encouragement Wilkin gave her to pursue a career in STEM and her introduction to engineering concepts as an early inspiration and driving force in her career. She realized that she was well-suited for this field because of her love of problem-solving and the search for creative solutions necessary to succeed.

“I love a challenge. In an ever-changing industry, it's an integral part of the work I do every day.”

Robinette attended Auburn University, where she was given the opportunity to intern at two Southern Company subsidiaries, Southern Nuclear and Southern Power. She was hired to begin a full-time career at Southern Power after her graduation.

“And the rest, as they say, is history.”

During his 23 years with Southern Company, Robinette has served in a variety of roles throughout the system. Each role has allowed her to develop and strengthen different skills, giving her access to knowledge from a diverse group of managers as well as the opportunity to lead high-performing teams.

“Ultimately, my path led me to Alabama Power, which was a great place to continue to grow my career.”

Robinette talks about the importance of collaboration in terms of developing and refining professional skills. In her position, she is fortunate to work with talented people on a daily basis. She credits her interactions with this amazing group as the source of much of her ability.

“We all have different experiences and skill sets, so it’s important to work together and rely on the expertise of others to get results.”

She feels a great sense of accomplishment in her relationships.

“I believe my most important professional accomplishment is the impact I have had by investing in others, inspiring them, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation within my team.”

Her transition from an engineering mindset to a leadership mindset was seen as a major adjustment for Robinette, but it's also considered one of the most formative moves she's made in her career. I did. Through this experience of hers, she learned how much fun it is to invest in others.

“It's about seeing individuals evolve and achieve milestones in their careers. I hope I was able to do that while working at Southern Company.”

When it comes to the subject of inspiration, Robinette is unique. It's her 16 year old daughter.

“The journey I've taken in my career so far is to be a role model for her, and to inspire her in everything she does if she works hard, takes care of others, and stands up for herself. I've been guided by a desire to show her that I can do it. And.”

Robinette wants her daughter and other young women to have confidence that they, too, can do difficult things. She believes there is nothing more fulfilling in her life than seeing her patience rewarded. Ms. Robinette points out that her mother has many different duties and it is not easy for her to keep her balance, but she believes that being a mother is the most honorable thing for her mother. He wants children to know that it is a title. “It’s an honor and a privilege,” Robinette says.

Looking to the future, Robinet is less focused on achieving specific goals and is instead concerned with increasing the company's value.

She is well-positioned to drive integration and collaboration between business units across the company. She will help Alabama Power chart a strategic path forward, “aligning our values ​​with the evolving energy demand landscape and delivering affordable energy solutions across Alabama.” We hope to identify ways to do so.