Silvana Costa
Originally from Brazil, Dr. Silvana Costa is the Social Performance Director at Teck Resources in Vancouver, where she leads the Indigenous Relations, Social Performance and Strategic Partnerships teams. Silvana has held senior positions in Social Responsibility with Equinox Gold, First Majestic Silver and New Gold. She has also worked as a consultant and for the […]
Robin Hebbard
Suncor heavy equipment operator Robin Hebbard led a charge to expand female locker rooms at the Aurora oil sands mine after a growing women’s workforce led to a lack of lockers. Thanks to Robin’s efforts and support from her co-workers and site leadership, women working in the Aurora mine now have the space they need. […]
Shena Shaw
Shena Shaw, Western Copper and Gold’s VP Environmental and Community Affairs, has managed projects and worked in environmental assessment in Canada’s North for over 20 years, including with De Beers Group and Victoria Gold, and focuses on sustainable development and ESG in mining. Shena currently leads the environmental, permitting and community relations efforts for Western […]
Natasha Vaz
Natasha Vaz, Agnico Eagle’s Executive Vice President and COO for Ontario, Australia and Mexico, is a professional #engineer with over 20 years’ experience in the mining sector and currently serves as the Chair of the Ontario Mining Association’s Board of Directors.
Monika Jorgenson
Monika Jorgenson, an Impala Canada metallurgical tech, is leading the way in promoting EDI in Canada’s mining industry. Monika is an award-winning mine rescue team tech – one of the first female tech’s to win a District Competition – and a LGBTQ2S+ advocate.
Lisa McDonald
Lisa McDonald is Executive Director of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada, the association that represents the voice of Canada’s mineral exploration and development industry and produces the world’s premier exploration and mining convention.
Krista Maydew
As IAMGOLD’s Director of Community Relations, Krista Maydew focuses on how mining projects affect social and economic community conditions and identifies strategies to effectively manage them. Krista actively participates in IAMGOLD’s community partnerships for the Côté Gold Project, is a member of the Ontario Mining Association’s Board of Directors and is Chair of MAC’s Indigenous […]
Jody Kopp
Jody Kopp, Cameco’s Senior Coordinator of Nursing Services, was instrumental in COVID-19 response planning and ensures safety for all employees – she previously worked as an Occupational Health Nurse in northern #SK at the company’s Cigar Lake site.
Grace Barrasso
Grace Barrasso, ArcelorMittal Mining’s Vice President of Environment and Sustainable Development, has over 20 years of experience working in the mining sector in locations around the world. She is committed to enhancing CSR in mining and is a dedicated member of MAC’s Environment and Science, Indigenous and Community Relationships, and International Social Responsibility committees.
Stacy Kennedy
Stacy Kennedy, a professional Geologist and Vale’s Manager of health, safety and operational risk in Manitoba, has worked in Canada’s mining industry for over 15 years and was recently appointed as the first female President of the Mining Association of Manitoba.
