SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (March 8, 2024) — Torus, South Salt Lake-based energy management and storage company, proudly announces the recognition of two of its team members through the Women at the Forefront of Advanced Manufacturing Leadership Awards hosted by the Utah Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI). Zahra Derafshi, Torus' Head of Hardware Computing, has been honored with a Women at the Forefront of Advanced Manufacturing Leadership Award, while Nate Walkingshaw, Torus' CEO and Founder, has been recognized as a Male Ally for Women at the Forefront of Advanced Manufacturing.
UAMMI's Women at the Forefront of Advanced Manufacturing Leadership Awards seek to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of women and their allies in the field of advanced manufacturing. This year, Torus stands at the forefront of this celebration, as both Zahra Derafshi and Nate Walkingshaw have been honored as leaders who meld innovation with technical excellence and a commitment to building and nurturing an inclusive environment.
Zahra Derafshi has devoted her career and academic studies to electronics and electrical systems, all in pursuit of a more sustainable, equitable and electrified world. In addition to her exceptional leadership, vision, and technical expertise, Zahra is committed to unleashing the full potential of everyone on her team. She leads by example and truly works to uplift those around her, creating space to ensure all team members have an equal voice. Her dedication to pushing the boundaries of advanced manufacturing technologies and her commitment to inclusive leadership have been instrumental in shaping Torus' success.
Nate Walkingshaw, Torus’ CEO and Founder, is a tireless advocate for women in leadership, particularly in the fields of technology and advanced manufacturing. Nate amplifies women’s voices by actively listening to women and ensuring their contributions are heard, valued and attributed. Nate launched Torus with an audacious vision to change the world with sustainable energy solutions and has steadfastly grown the business by anchoring equity, respect and integrity at its core. Nate challenges unconscious bias and stereotypes within Torus, among the advanced manufacturing and technology sectors, and within the investment community. He values and invites diverse perspectives - work that reflects his active commitment to building a culture of equity and inclusion within Torus. Nate’s unwavering dedication to being an ally for women leaders has quickly established Torus as a company where every individual is empowered to do their best work.
“We are incredibly proud of Zahra and Nate for their well-deserved recognition at UAMMI's Women at the Forefront of Advanced Manufacturing Leadership Awards,” said Gil Lee, Co-founder of Torus. “They both lead by example and share a vision for inclusive innovation that ensures equality and respect are infused into the cultural core of the organization. This recognition underscores Torus' ongoing commitment to championing diversity and empowering talent within our organization.”
Torus extends its heartfelt congratulations to Zahra Derafshi and Nate Walkingshaw on their remarkable achievements and thanks UAMMI for its dedication to advancing women and their allies in advanced manufacturing.
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About Torus:
Torus is a Utah-based renewable energy storage and management company focused on making renewable energy storage and management more efficient, affordable, and sustainable. For more information, visit www.torus.co.
