Biography

Chelsie knows what motivates people and keeps them ‘ticking’. Growing up in small town Northern Ontario, Chelsie connects her humble roots to all aspects of her work by listening intently and integrating stakeholder feedback into major project design. Her empathetic and proactive approach ensures that local cultural traditions are respected, and social risks are managed. Chelsie has more than 15 years of experience in community engagement, issues management, and communications that spans across the energy, metals, and infrastructure sectors. Recently, she has been spending her time supporting community engagement activities for the largest proposed solar project in the world. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, a Master of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Management, and a Master of Laws. She was recognized by Oilweek magazine as a Rising Star in the oil and natural gas industry for outstanding leadership in communications and was named a United Nations (UN) Innovator by the UN Global Compact. Chelsie prides herself on personal connections that she makes along her journey and enjoys collecting local art that remind her of places she has visited – including an Inuvialuit jacket that she hangs in her home office from her work in the Northwest Territories, Canada and a painting by the Numina sisters from the Northern Territory, Australia.