Executive Director: Andrew Robinson

Even when growing up in Makkovik, a remote community on the northern Labrador coast, Andrew had an interest in energy. This led him to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Waterloo and eventually a Master's Degree in environmental studies (focused on energy in northern communities) from Toronto's York University. Andrew, a registered professional engineer, first joined the AEA team in 2004 to found the Community Energy Planning program.

Office Manager: Faye MacDonald

Faye has lived and worked in Yellowknife since 1990. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan.

Born and raised in Newfoundland, Jennifer moved to the Northwest Territories in the summer of 2000. She holds an Administrative Sciences College Diploma from Academy Canada in Newfoundland. She has also worked and studied in the field of Human Resources over the past few years. Jennifer started working at the Arctic Energy Alliance in August 2008 where she continues to learn and enjoys helping others.

Linda is a long-time Northerner who is looking forward to working with the Arctic Energy Alliance and people in NWT communities to develop Community Enery Plans.

CEP Coordinator: Kelsey Chegus

Kelsey has joined the AEA team to contribute to the community energy planning efforts in the NWT. Her dedication to promoting sustainable energy use has grown from her work experience with rural community development in Alberta and in Ghana, West Africa with Engineers Without Borders – Canada. She completed a BSc in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta and her electives included Renewable Energy Engineering and Sustainability, Project Management, and Strategic Management and Organizational Design.

 Senior Program Manager: Mike Buchanan

Mike has worked in the energy management field for over 27 years, most of which has been in the North. Mike has extensive experience in conducting energy audits and coordinating energy related projects. Mike has a diploma in Energy Systems Technology and is certified as an Applied Science Technologist with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia.

Program Manager: John Carr

John is a professional engineer with LEED Professional Accreditation and also holds the Certified Energy Manager designation from the Association of Energy Engineers.  John was  raised in Yellowknife and returned after earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering  at the University of Alberta. He is passionate about assisting people to reduce their energy consumption and switch to renewable sources of energy.

An Electronics Engineering Technologist with twenty years experience, Mike Stuhec is a long term northerner with a passion for fine woodworking design and construction.  Mike has been a Residential Energy Specialist since 2003 enhanced with AutoCAD drafting skills. Mike also continues to expand his knowledge with his interest in alternative and innovative energy technologies.

Linda spent most of her life in Rural Western Australia. Growing up on a farm, she always had an interest in the environment, and understood the importance of sustainability.Linda is an Electrician, with a Diploma in Renewable Energy, and has spent the past four years living and working in the Outback West Australian Goldfields, designing and installing solar and wind power systems. She enjoys analyzing energy usage in different situations, and finding solutions to improve efficiency. She is looking forward to experiencing the Northwest Territories lifestyle.