Dr. Brandee Fernandez is Director of Sourcing Sustainability at Baker Hughes, bringing cross-industry expertise in procurement, supplier engagement, and global supply chain leadership. She earned her Doctor of Business Administration from the University of Houston, where her research focused on supplier emissions engagement and transparency in the U.S. energy industry. She also serves as an adjunct professor, bringing real-world business experience into the classroom and helping prepare the next generation of business professionals. Her experience spans aerospace, marine manufacturing and propulsion, oil and gas, and construction and tooling. Across these industries, she has led high-performing teams, strengthened supplier relationships, and driven operational excellence in complex global supply chains. Her expertise encompasses strategic sourcing, supplier risk management, procurement, inventory optimization, supplier quality, and organizational leadership. At Baker Hughes, Brandee leads Scope 3 Category 1 emissions initiatives, partnering with suppliers to strengthen emissions data transparency and performance. She also applies multi-tier risk management tools to identify and mitigate potential disruptions across the value chain and advances AI capabilities to improve efficiency. Beyond her professional work, Brandee is passionate about mentoring and community engagement, helping individuals at every career stage turn aspirations into actionable goals. A mom and bonus mom to six children and a grandparent to 12, she enjoys photography, travel, reading, fitness, and continuous learning, as well as volunteering with local schools and community organizations.