Janet Henkai

Janet Henkai serves as the Principal Program Manager for the Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Aerial and Specialized Inspections (ASI) program. She piloted the implementation and growth of the programs Field Operations to over 100 pilots operating Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) for PG&E’s Wildfire Mitigation Program. After years as a wildland firefighter, backcountry ecologist, and trails instructor with the National Park Service, United States Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and numerous State Parks, Janet joined PG&E’s Aerial & Specialized Inspections program to contribute to a shared mission of preventing catastrophic wildfires through advancing the use of drone technology, aerial imaging, and data-driven inspections to improve infrastructure reliability, wildfire risk reduction, and public safety. When not behind a desk, you can find Janet outside chasing a wave or finding her next line on a bike or skis, likely with her partner and dog nearby.