Denise Beaven

Matthew's Bio

Matthew Mairinger | Business Analyst, Ontario Power Generation
Round Tables (Friday afternoon)

Matthew Mairinger is the North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) Vice President. He is also a Young Energy Professional member with the Energy Council of Canada and is a board member with the Canadian Nuclear Association. Matthew is a Project Management Professional and a Professional Engineer.

He received his Bachelor of Engineering in Nuclear Engineering and his Graduate Diploma in Nuclear Technology from Ontario Tech University. He has ten years of experience working at Ontario Power Generation at both the Darlington and Pickering nuclear generating stations.

NAYGN

Jasveen Brar's Bio

Jasveen Brar | Executive Director, Youth Climate Lab
Energy Roundtables: March 17, 3:00-4:15pm

Jasveen (she/her) is a climate educator from the prairies. Her work centres around environmental justice, intersectional environmentalism and ensuring that youth are involved in decision-making. She holds a B.Sc. from Dalhousie University in Biology and Sustainability and has experience working in ocean conservation, polar policy and education.

Jasveen is also the Executive Director at Youth Climate Lab, a Canada-based, global non-profit organization of youth mobilizing youth to create just, climate-resilient futures.

Youth Climate Lab

Dr.Maureen's Bio

Maureen Kolla | Solas Energy, Director of Grid Modernization & ESG
Round Tables (Friday afternoon)

Maureen Kolla has over eight years of experience in the renewable and alternative energy sector, most in technology development and funding. Maureen joined Solas Energy in 2021 after leading and growing the Renewable and Alternative Energy program with Alberta Innovates.

Skilled in research, strategic planning, project funding and proposal development, technical evaluations, fostering collaborative relationships, and effective communications, she brings a diverse skillset. Maureen developed funding programs to support geothermal energy, energy storage, smart grid, and clean technologies. She has a deep understanding of the Alberta electricity framework and the electricity industry.

Maureen is the founder of the Alberta Smart Grid Consortium, which consists of the Alberta Distribution Facility Owners, the Alberta Ministry of Energy, and Alberta Innovates. Maureen holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta and a Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering from Toronto Metropolitan University.

Solas Energy

Theo's Bio

Theo Paradis | Senior Water Advisor, Canadian Natural
Round Tables (Friday afternoon)

Theo Paradis has a background in Process Engineering and has had nearly 30 years of experience in mining and mining processes. At Canadian Natural, he has conducted plant design and production processes. Currently he is a Senior Water Advisor on mining water use, treatment, and monitoring at the Horizon Oil Sands Mine.

Canadian Natural