Amit Saxena

Billy-Joe's Bio

Billy-Joe has over 20 years of IT experience in the energy, municipal government, and retail industries. Currently, as General Manager, L48 Digital Technologies & Global Strategy, Billy-Joe is accountable for all Digital and IT services for ConocoPhillips.

With her passion for technology, she is also passionate about education and STEM. The opportunity to work with Inside Education to bring tangible experiences to the students aligns with her goals. She leads a volunteer-based organization called Girls Talk Tech, which aims to educate and empower young women to embrace technology for the future.

When she isn’t behind a computer, you can find her climbing mountains and cycling open roads.

Shafak's Bio

Shafak Sajid is a Senior Principal Consultant at Neighbourly Advisory Inc., bringing more than 15 years of experience advising industry, government, Indigenous communities, and non-profit organizations on complex policy, stakeholder engagement, and community investment initiatives. A Young Women in Energy award winner, she is known for her strategic thinking and collaborative leadership, she specializes in building partnerships and developing practical solutions that create shared value for communities and project proponents.

Throughout her career, Shafak has held senior roles across Canada’s energy and public policy sectors. Her experience includes advancing Indigenous economic participation through innovative financing and equity ownership models, leading stakeholder and Indigenous engagement for major energy and carbon management projects, and supporting advocacy and policy initiatives across the natural resources sector. She has a proven track record of helping organizations navigate complex regulatory, community, and partnership environments while fostering long-term relationships built on trust and mutual benefit.

Shafak holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sociology and Economics from the Lahore University of Management Sciences. As a published thought leader and active community volunteer, she is committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen community capacity, foster innovation, and create pathways for future generations. When she isn’t working, Shafak enjoys volunteering, being in the mountains and playing tennis.

Julia's Bio

Julia Ko brings to Inside Education’s Board a career spanning environmental advocacy, Indigenous water rights, and organizational leadership. From advancing First Nations water management across BC to leading data governance and technology strategy at the Indigenous Centre for Cumulative Effects, Julia has built systems that empower communities to thrive.

She has led AI adoption and guidance for her organization, helping teams responsibly harness emerging technology, and works extensively with data systems to turn complex information into insights that drive better decisions. Julia holds a Master of Environment and Resource Studies (Waterloo) and an MBA (Quantic), and is passionate about equipping young Albertans with the environmental and science literacy to shape their future.

Amanda's Bio

Amanda’s spark for science ignited at an early age exploring nature with her family and grew into a flame for space as she followed Canada’s journey skyward. She teaches Junior High Science, Math, Coding, and STEAM classes in both English and French in Beaumont, Alberta.

She believes in creating authentic cross-curricular learning opportunities for her students to apply to real-world problems, fostering a generation of young people armed to build a better future.

Amanda has received numerous A+ for Energy grants, has been recognized provincially by the Alberta Teacher’s Association Science Council and nationally with a Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM.