About Kennedy Warnken

A PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENT I’M PROUD OF

Prior to joining PIE, I led the strategic marketing transformation for California’s largest self-performing renewable energy firm, driving brand expansion, stakeholder engagement, and measurable growth in a rapidly evolving clean energy market.

NOTABLE EXPERIENCE IN MY BACKGROUND

From the age of nine, I was relentlessly pursuing a career as a professional ballet dancer. I spent most of my summers in New York City, immersed in classical ballet and music training. After high school, I danced with a ballet company in Seattle. Though I eventually chose to step away from ballet to pursue my education, the discipline, creativity, and resilience I developed continue to influence everything I take on—from professional challenges to personal growth.

HOW I LIVE A FULL LIFE

I live a full life by constantly seeking balance—lifting up those around me, slowing down to truly listen, and embracing the outdoors with my dogs in the mountains. I lean into challenges that scare me, knowing that growth lives just beyond comfort. Every day is an opportunity to connect, explore, and evolve!

MY BOOK RECOMMENDATION

In college, one of my Religious Studies courses introduced me to When Breath Becomes Air. It quickly became one of my favorite books and still resonates deeply with me today. It’s a beautifully heartbreaking story that explores profound questions about purpose, life, death, and what it means to be human.