A cleaner, brighter future isn’t just about delivering energy – it’s about powering the causes that matter most to our communities. In 2023, Atlantic City Electric employees volunteered more than 10,590 hours with local organizations across the region. Each year, we proudly recognize employees who go above and beyond with the Powering Communities Volunteer Award, Exelon’s highest honor for volunteerism.  

This year’s winners, Dorann Brown, Dustin Nguyen, and Jonathan Fowler have exemplified the power of giving back through their work with Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians, Inc., Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers, and Funds 4 Firefighters. In October, we gathered in Washington, D.C., to recognize their outstanding contributions and award each of their organizations a $5,000 grant to further their important missions.

“Your efforts strengthen the reputation of our organization, letting others in the community know that Atlantic City Electric, Delmarva Power, and Pepco are not only their local energy provider but we are also a strong leader and thoughtful community partners,” said Tyler Anthony, President and CEO of Pepco Holdings. “Your efforts continue to distinguish us from other local business leaders and help us share our story with those who mean the most to us—our communities.”

Their volunteerism demonstrates what it means to provide more than energy to our region. Learn more about their volunteer work and the organizations they’re passionate about:

• Dorann Brown, Senior Community Relations Specialist 

Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians, Inc. 

Dorann is critical in supporting her tribe and their nonprofit division, the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians, Inc. The organization works tirelessly to improve the quality of life for the tribe’s members, educate its youth about their culture, and provide aid for members on and off tribal land. Dorann assists the nonprofit through her fundraising efforts, which helped the tribe attend the U.N.I.T.Y. (United National Indigenous Tribal Youth) Conference, a country-wide meeting of Native American Youth. She also leads the youth group and teaches teens about traditional aspects of the tribe, such as archery, crafts, and language. 

• Dustin Nguyen, General Engineer, Capacity Planning  

Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers 

Over the last five years, Dustin has worked with the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) to help prepare Asian heritage scientists and engineers for success in the workplace and celebrate diversity. Dustin has risen through the SASE’s ranks, serving as Manager for the National Convention Attendance Committee before stepping into his current roles as National Convention Chair and Collegiate Board Member Representative for the SASE Board of Directors. In these roles, he serves as a mentor for college students and helps drive the direction of the organization.   

• Jonathan Fowler, Principal Operations Support Specialist  

Funds 4 Firefighters 

Jonathan, a former volunteer firefighter, is one of the founding members of Funds 4 Firefighters and has been a dedicated volunteer for eight years. Today, Jonathan serves as the organization’s grant writer, applying for funds to support its mission of raising funds for volunteer fire and rescue companies to help them invest in training, equipment, and facility upgrades to keep their communities safe. To date, his work has raised over $80,000 in grant funds that provide relief to provide volunteer fire and rescue companies much-needed aid for their crucial operations.