Regional Champions

David leads the post-secondary Energy Management Diploma at Norquest College. He has nine years of experience planning, analysing, and executing clean energy initiatives, including quantifying opportunities and designing strategies for clients of Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors, leading corporate planning at Energy Efficiency Alberta, and heading up policy advocacy and analysis for the UK’s solar industry. He is excited to be developing the next generation of the industry and passionate about the power of the energy efficiency as a climate solution. Connect with David on LinkedIn or by email.

Tanya is the Senior Manager of Strategic Relations at the Home Performance Stakeholder Council (HPSC). The HPSC is a non-profit that supports the residential retrofit industry in BC, working to increase the supply and demand for contractors trained with a whole-home approach to energy efficiency retrofits. In her role with the organization, Tanya specializes in strategic oversight of programs such as their flagship initiative the Home Performance Contractor Network, a database of over 500 (and growing) contracting companies that have completed accreditation and qualification criteria and are subject to ongoing quality assurance. Tanya also leads strategic collaboration with program and funding partners, as well as communications and marketing for the HPSC.

Tanya holds a Master of Science degree in Climate Change and Development from SOAS University of London, and a Bachelor of Arts in environmental Studies from Trinity Western University. Previous to joining the HPSC, Tanya worked for local government as a sustainability specialist on a variety of climate action, energy, and waste management initiatives.

Connect with Tanya at tanya@homeperformance.ca

Jennie is the Supervisor of Marketing for Newfoundland Power’s takeCHARGE team. takeCHARGE is a joint partnership between Newfoundland Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. Her role
involves spearheading the marketing components for energy conservation and electrification initiatives catering to both residential and business customers. Jennie has over 11 years of experience in project management, marketing, sponsorship, and event planning within the utility sector. She actively contributes to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador as a member of the Board of Directors, showcasing her commitment to industry engagement beyond her primary role. Recently, Jennie shared insights on overcoming barriers to electric vehicle (EV) adoption as a panelist at Electric Mobility Canada’s Annual Conference. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Commerce from Mount Allison University, a Graduate Certificate in Sport and Event Marketing from George Brown College, and a Masters Certificate in
Project Management from Memorial University.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Jennie dedicates time to training for the Royal St. John’s Rowing Regatta, North America’s oldest continuing sporting event. She also enjoys spending quality time at the hockey rink with her three children.

To connect with Jennie, reach out via email or through her LinkedIn profile.

Haruka Aoyama is the Clean Energy Strategist at the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (Government of Nova Scotia). After graduating from Dalhousie University with a combined Honours degree in Political Science and Environment, Sustainability and Society (ESS) programs, Haruka has worked in urban and rural municipal and provincial government in Nova Scotia.

Her past experiences include a Policy Analyst role for the Energize Bridgewater program, Infrastructure Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge awarded program that aims to lift residents out of energy poverty through deep energy retrofits.

Being a newcomer to Canada, Haruka is also active in the community volunteering to create a network that supports newcomers in Nova Scotia to get green jobs and participate in policy conversations and an inclusive economy.

Sabrina Marsh is an engaged and dedicated energy efficiency (EE) professional. Her interest in climate action stems from her Northern Ontarian roots, where the greatness of the Great Lakes and beautiful surrounding forests are highly valued. A degree from The School of Environment, Resources, and Sustainability at the University of Waterloo, helped her become well rounded in many environmental and climate change issues and solutions.

Beginning her career at GreenSaver in Toronto, Sabrina worked on four different EE government and privately funded programs. These programs provided home retrofits and EE appliances to low-income Ontarians, and made small businesses refrigeration equipment more efficient. She continues to advocate for EE by engaging with elected officials and volunteering. During her time in Toronto, she volunteered with LiveGreen Toronto where communication with the public about pressing climate issues flourished.

Now, she volunteers for ClimateAction Waterloo Region, writing for the Community Action Report Newsletter discussing local climate action news, and achievements. Sabrina’s experience now enhances her work at EfficiencyOne focusing on residential EE retrofits for low-income Nova Scotians. The funding of the program allows low-income homeowners to receive heat pumps along with the required insulation. She is leading the way in reporting and tracking this work, while developing processes to ensure all data can be captured and useful. Sabrina can be found running on the roads or with a book in hand during her spare time.

She can be reached through LinkedIn or by email at smarsh@efficiencyns.ca

Dr. Boucher is a Faculty Lecturer at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan. He leads the online Master of Public Administration (MPA). His research focuses on Public Sector Entrepreneurship and Energy Transition Acceleration. Within this research area, he is interested in energy justice, comparative public policy, low-income energy efficacy, renewable energy cooperatives, public sector entrepreneurship, decentralized energy, and small modular reactors. Dr. Boucher also has a keen interest in the integration of skills development within post-secondary education, directing his research and teaching towards this area.

Dr. Boucher holds a Ph.D. in Environment and Sustainability from the University of Saskatchewan. His dissertation focused on socio-technical pathways to clean energy in Canada, the United States, and Sweden. He has received several scholarships and fellowships, including the SENS Nexen Energy Graduate Scholarship and a Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada grant. Dr. Boucher has an MA from Athabasca University and a BSc (honours) in Natural Science from the University of Waterloo.

An experienced manager with more than 10 years of experience, I am currently Training
Director at Econoler, a Canadian consulting firm that has specialized in international and Canadian energy efficiency (EE) consulting for 40 years.

I am in charge of developing business opportunities for EE training services both nationally and internationally. I lead the Canadian Institute for Energy Training (CIET) relations with prospective clients, partners and associates. I also supervise training operations which include marketing, planning and organizing all international training events, as well as
ensuring delivery and quality assurance. Since taking this position, CIET has significantly increased revenues, as well as expanded geographic coverage and training portfolios.

I strongly believe in the significant potential benefits of EE-related technical and behavioral training activities in terms of cost-effectiveness and contribution to climate change mitigation efforts. I am thus committed to helping people learn more about EE and adequately equip them to serve as agents of change through their daily actions. I hold an MBA in International Business, have been a certified Project Management Professional since 2012 and a Certified Business Energy Professional (BEP) since 2014.

Clara is an Engineer-In-Training working as the Technical Project Lead with Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation (NNC). NNC is a 100% Inuit-owned clean energy developer with the mission to lead the energy transition in Nunavut’s Qikiqtani region by partnering with communities and establishing sustainable, clean energy developments that foster social, economic and environment benefits.

After graduating from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor of Engineering, Clara moved to Iqaluit, NU to join NNC. Her role involves managing NNC’s building-scale microgrid projects as well as being involved with community engagement and project development for NNC’s community-scale renewable energy projects. Working in the North has given Clara unique insight into the importance efficient energy solutions where affordability and reliability are paramount.

 Connect with Clara on Linkedin or by email at  cphillips@qcorp.ca

Trudy is passionate about finding innovative solutions to environmental problems. As a Project Management Professional, with a background in energy efficiency programs and IT project management, she uses the best practices of the profession to skillfully implement projects that meet or exceed objectives.  Currently, she works as the Director of Client Solutions for Summerhill. Her role is to build relationships with clients, understand their unique needs and help find programming solutions to help address those needs. She has also worked as the Senior Program Manager for retail programs, overseeing retail-based rebates on energy-efficient measures in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. She brings a wealth of experience in the overall design and implementation of energy efficiency programs. When she isn’t at work, Trudy loves to paint and is currently focusing on portraits. Trudy is located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.