Jennifer Shearer

Neal's Bio

Neal Tanna | Research Scientist, InnoTech Alberta
Round Tables (Friday afternoon)

Neal Tanna is an environmental professional with over 15 years of experience in design and implementation of effective monitoring and investigative programmes. He is an expert in characterizing environmental fate and quantifying ecological risks objectively, ensuring that field measurement tools are signal-to-noise optimized and produce reliable data at environmentally relevant concentrations.

InnoTech Alberta

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

Shafak's Bio

Shafak Sajid | Senior Advisor, Indigenous and Community Relations, Pathways Alliance
Round Tables (Friday afternoon)

Shafak Sajid has 10+ years of experience in research, policy analysis, community engagement, stakeholder relations, and communications. Currently, she is a Senior Advisor, Indigenous and Community Relations at the Pathways Alliance. Prior to this role, she was Manager, Policy and Stakeholder Relations at the Oil Sands Community Alliance, where she is undertook a collaborative approach to engage communities in the Athabasca region to advance solutions for a sustainable future.

Shafak moved to Canada from Karachi, Pakistan to pursue a Master’s in Public Policy at the University of Calgary. She is passionate about managing complex issues, finding success and achieving impact. In her career, she has worked on a host of policy areas ranging from energy, environment, trade, labour, infrastructure, social and Indigenous policy.

Pathways Alliance

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