Dr. Thierry Chopin

Dr. Thierry Chopin was born and educated in France. He moved to Canada in 1989 and is Professor of Marine Biology at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John. His research focuses on the ecophysiology/biochemistry/cultivation of seaweeds of commercial value and the development of Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) for improved environmental sustainability/economic stability/societal acceptability. […]

Tanya Chapman

Tanya Chapman is the Principal of T. Chapman Consulting and Associates, a human resource management consulting company specializing in developing human resource strategy and planning, building human resource programs, learning and development, and facilitating change. Tanya was a university admissions officer before joining the oil and gas industry where she held positions of increasing responsibility […]

Meaghan Seagrave

Meaghan Seagrave is a nationally recognized thought leader in the bioeconomy and has been spearheading bio-based opportunities and industrial transformation across the country for almost a decade. Meaghan provides leadership to Canada’s only green chemistry accelerator – Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC). As a high-impact NGO, BIC is focused on providing critical strategic investment, advice and […]

Dr. Jennifer Dingman

Dr. Jennifer Dingman is the Executive Director of the UNESCO-designated Fundy Biosphere Reserve which spans the Upper Bay of Fundy watershed from Saint Martin’s to Sackville. Jennifer was born and raised in Calgary, AB but is proud to call New Brunswick home and has lived in Riverview for almost half her life. She holds an […]

Sara Colburne

The breadth of Sara’s career spans more than 15 years’ experience in stakeholder engagement, operations, and public relations. She has served as a strategist to public, private, and non-profit organizations, and has worked extensively within the marine, energy, and oceans tech sectors. In her professional capacity, she is the Vice-President of Strategy & Transformation for […]