Allison Field, the Owner and Principal Consultant of Field Consulting, holds an undergraduate degree from Concordia University in Montreal and an MBA from the University of Saskatchewan. She spent six years working for the federal government in Ottawa before returning to Saskatchewan to settle down and start a family.
Since then, Ms. Field has gained experience in the agriculture, transportation, and energy sectors, previously serving as Director, Communication and Government Relations, for the Western Canadian Short Line Railway Assocaiton. Ms. Field also taught for several years as a Sessional Lecturer at the University of Saskatchewan's Edwards School of Business.

Diane Martens has 15 years of experience in mining, 12 years with a multi-national, senior company, and three years with a junior. Prior to mining, she spent four years working for the federal government in research and policy.
Diane's experience includes regulatory approvals and compliance, socioeconomics including benefit agreements, engagement, environmental assessments, and decommissioning. She has a Master of Science in Environmental Assessment from McGill University and an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary.

Heidi Esau is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary and holds a Master of Science degree in Finance. She has many years of experience conducting quantitative analyses, researching market conditions, and modelling.
Previous to her position with the U of C, Ms. Esau was a Faculty and Sessional Lecturer at the University of Saskatchewan and a Senior Fund Accountant in Bermuda for BISYS Hedge Fund Services Ltd. (Citigroup).

Claire Lacey is an insatiably curious environmental scientist with a passion for data analytics and visualization. She has 15+ years of experience in GIS, geomatics, and environmental science with a B.Sc. from the University of Lethbridge, and an M.Sc. from the University of West Florida. Having worked in both public and private industries, she is proficient in technical writing, regulatory compliance, fieldwork, training, and data analysis.
Claire’s diverse experience includes, but is not limited to, experimental design, strategic planning, risk assessment, data collection (including survey and drone), data mining, database management, groundwater modelling, microbiology, and analytical chemistry.
Claire grew up on a ranch SW of Calgary, AB and returned home a few years ago to be close to family. She enjoys spending time outdoors and with friends, particularly if there is live music involved. She takes pride in her easygoing and approachable nature and welcomes conversations about a wide variety of subjects.
Claire supports NTCF projects by contributing to the Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Assessment requirements of the NTCF. The integration of climate change adaptation and resiliency considerations in project development is important to the approval committee. While not required pre-project, Claire can also assist with formal Climate Change Risk Assessments after NTCF approval if required.

Tara Struthers, Business Development Manager, Long Creek Railroad Company Inc.