March 22, 2026
CWE’s focus on upskilling business leaders, building connections, and creating opportunity is how we build more resilient business communities—especially as we navigate volatility.
What inspired Chiderah’s business?
Chiderah was inspired to found Transform Power Systems in 2020 to challenge the conventional approach to energy infrastructure. She wanted to create systems that are not only technically advanced but also socially responsible, ensuring that energy solutions deliver measurable benefits to communities as well as clients. By integrating engineering, data transparency, and workforce development, she aimed to demonstrate that infrastructure could drive opportunity and inclusion while addressing the complex demands of a modern energy landscape.
Business Highlights
Since its founding, Transform Power Systems has developed a unique integrated model that combines rigorous engineering with inclusive workforce development. The company supports developers, utilities, municipalities, and building owners with everything from feasibility analysis and electrical design to grid modernization consulting and performance verification. At the same time, the TPS Workforce Hub recruits, trains, and places job-ready professionals into technical roles, strengthening both projects and the communities they serve. These initiatives have positioned TPS as a leader in accountable, enduring energy solutions.
How has CWE helped Chiderah in her journey?
CWE has played a pivotal role in expanding TPS’s partnerships and refining its approach to workforce development. Through programs like PowHER Forward and Power Forward, Chiderah gained access to top-tier expertise in market development, scaling, and messaging, as well as the chance to collaborate with other mission-oriented organizations. CWE provided a trusted platform for learning, networking, and building connections that have strengthened TPS’s impact in clean energy and sustainability.
How does she feel about owning her own business?
Owning Transform Power Systems has been deeply fulfilling for Chiderah. Leading her own company allows her to work at the intersection of business, technology, and education—areas she has been passionate about throughout her career. She feels inspired daily by the tangible impact her company has on clients, communities, and workforce development, and values the sense of purpose that comes from aligning her professional work with her personal vision.
How has building her own business changed Chiderah’s life?
Building her own business has provided Chiderah with clarity and purpose in her daily life. By leading TPS, she is able to shape her work in a way that aligns with her values, supports her family commitments, and deepens her connection to the community. Every day, her work contributes to meaningful outcomes—transforming infrastructure, creating jobs, and fostering inclusive energy systems—making her professional life more personally rewarding than ever.
What has creating a business of her own done for Chiderah?
Creating her own business has empowered Chiderah to take full ownership of her vision and career trajectory. It has given her the freedom to define a work-life balance that centers family and community while making a measurable impact in the energy sector. Beyond personal fulfillment, her leadership has generated opportunities for others, strengthened communities, and positioned TPS as a model for inclusive, accountable, and resilient energy systems.
She wants you to know this about CWE
Chiderah emphasizes that CWE is more than a resource—it is a catalyst for building resilient business communities. Its focus on upskilling leaders, fostering connections, and creating opportunities equips businesses to navigate volatility and scale responsibly. For Chiderah, CWE’s expertise and network have been instrumental in helping TPS grow, expand partnerships, and maximize its impact in clean energy and workforce development.
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