Alberta Innovates
Williams, Tony
Tony Williams is currently the Senior Vice President at Studyportals. Tony Williams brings extensive entrepreneurial experience as co-founder of Zept Inc., a global international student recruitment app that provides matching system between students and university, college and polytechnic programs. Tony Williams is former Vice President of Marketing & Recruitment with Navitas North America. He also served as Vice Provost International at Lakehead University and held leadership positions in international student recruitment at the Universities of Alberta and Winnipeg. Tony Williams has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography from the University of Alberta and Conflict Studies and International Relations at Uppsala University in Sweden.
Abbott, Jodi
Dr. Jodi Abbott is the President and CEO of the University Hospital Foundation. Dr. Abbott was President and CEO of NorQuest College for ten years and former Senior Vice President, Quality Performance Improvement with Alberta Health Services. Dr. Abbott is also former Chair of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board and an inaugural Chair of the Edmonton’s Health City. Dr. Abbott has a PhD in Education Psychology from the University of Alberta.
Severin, Brad
Brad Severin is President of the Sherwood Park and District Chamber of Commerce. Brad Severin has over 25 years of experience as a taxation specialist, most recently as a Tax Partner in the Edmonton office of Elevation Capital. Brad Severin specializes in consulting in Canadian and international taxation matters including corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions and succession planning for family-owned businesses. Brad Severin is involved in community service and has been active on several boards of not-for-profit organizations.
Wong, Richard
Robert Wong is a seasoned professional with over 39 years in tourism, hospitality and Convention Centre business. Robert Wong began his hotel career with Sutton Place Hotel brand with postings in Vancouver, Toronto, Chicago, California and Edmonton, AB. An accomplished and well-respected senior level executive with extensive business and board governance experience, Robert Wong is highly skilled in strategy, organizational restructuring and change management in both for profit and not-for-profit sectors.
Fernandez, Robert
Robert Fernandez is President of Mansbach Advisory Group. Mr. Fernandez served as Director of Economic Diversification for Parkland County and Vice President of Business Development and Marketing for Stuart Olson Inc. Robert Fernandez began his career with Siemens AG in Europe prior to joining Government of Alberta in senior roles with Alberta Economic Development Authority and Oil Sands Secretariat with Alberta Treasury Board. Robert Fernandez holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and executive education credentials from Duke University and the University of Alberta.
Keirstead, James
James Keirstead is the CEO of Levven Electronics, leading the development and execution of long-term corporate strategies, focusing on making intelligent buildings accessible to all. James Keirstead serves on the steering committee of the Edmonton Regional Innovation Network and has chaired the boards of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs’ Organization. James Keirstead studied Arts at the University of Alberta and Management Studies at Grant MacEwan University.
Solis, Rhea
Rhea Solis is a Partner in the Business Law Group of the Calgary office of Miller Thomson LLP. Rhea Solis advises clients on corporate and commercial matters with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and corporate finance. Rhea Solis sits on the volunteer Board of Calgary Rangers Soccer Club & Sports Association as its Executive Director. Rhea Solis holds an MBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Calgary.
Browning, Carissa
Carissa Browning is an indigenous lawyer practicing corporate commercial law for energy, power, renewable and tech companies in Alberta and British Columbia. Carissa Browning is Chair, Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and Sustainability Committee Member at Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE and TSX listed public company). Carissa Browning formerly served on the boards of Women + Power, Energy Efficiency Alberta, TAMA Transmission and Circle for Aboriginal Relations (CFAR).
Edmonds, David
David Edmonds has a long history in the technology industry here in Alberta as multi time tech founder, board member and community supporter aiding in starting and supporting the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta, Alberta Female Founders and Funders (ABf4), relaunch of Start Alberta. The most meaningful awards received are being the first recipient of the "Rod Charko Service Award" and the Start Alberta Tech Award with the Accelerate Fund II for "Tech Investor of the Year".
Moody, Kim
Kim Moody is the Founder of Moodys/Moodys Private Client (a unique affiliation of an accounting firm and a law firm catering to high net worth private clients). Kim Moody has over 25 years experience sitting on boards of various non-profits including many in the tax profession, charities and one publicly traded company. Kim Moody has an undergraduate degree from the University of Lethbridge in Management, a CPA designation and is a registered trust and estate practitioner.
Riopel, Janet
Janet Riopel is the CEO of TREYL Communications that manages complex multi-stakeholder projects. Past roles in development industry, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, Katz Group, CAREERS, EPCOR, Port Alberta. Janet Riopel has ICD.D designation and strong commitment to board excellence. Janet Riopel sits on board of MELCOR. Past board roles include Invest Alberta, Oilers Community Foundation, MacEwan, NAIT, Compassion House, United Way. Honoured with Queen’s Platinum and Golden Jubilee Medals, Alberta’s 50 Most Influential People, Woman of Vision. Member of International Women’s Forum.