Carole is a proud member of the Dokis First Nation, and was raised in her community, near North Bay, Ontario. She moved to Calgary with her family 25 years ago. Carole has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Laurentian University, a Bachelor of Education degree from Brock University, as well as a Human Resources Management Certificate from the University of Calgary.

Carole most recently worked in Indigenous Relations Business Engagement with TC Energy prior to coming to the AIOC. She has a strong background in Indigenous community outreach, client negotiations, procurement processes and evaluations, and contract management.

Prior to her career in the energy sector, Carole worked at the University of Calgary as a Student Advisor overseeing Indigenous student retention and success programming, as well as leading the community outreach leadership programming. Carole also worked for the Wesley First Nation as the Human Resources and Education Director.

Whitney brings over 13 years of energy industry experience. Prior to joining AIOC, she worked in the midstream sector where her role focused on community and Indigenous engagement, and more recently explored sustainability and specifically how it relates to Indigenous relations. Prior to that, her career focused on community engagement, with further experience in community investment, communications, and business development.

Whitney holds a Master of Arts in History from the University of Victoria where her studies focused on Indigenous history in Canada. While studying, she spent time in south central BC living in the Stó:lō community where she drove a community-based research project. This transformational learning experience ignited her passion for reconciliation and further set the foundation to her approach to engagement.

In her spare time, Whitney volunteers on Young Women in Energy’s Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Committee and is a Learning Partner for the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Indigenous Awareness Learning program, where she supports other engagement professionals in exploring our shared history and complexities relating to engagement with Indigenous communities.

Jessica is of Cree Métis and mixed settler ancestry with family ties to the Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement. She was born and raised in Mohkinstsis. Jessica is the granddaughter of Bertha Clark Jones (nee Houle), who was an Indigenous Women's rights activist and the first president of Native Women's Association of Canada. It is due to the wisdom and leadership of her grandmother that Jessica has pursued a career in Indigenous Engagement.

Jessica comes to the AIOC with over 12 years of experience in the non-profit sector with a focus on strategic communications and community development. She believes strongly in a relational approach to engagement to centre the voices of Indigenous communities.

Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Victoria, and a Journalism Certificate from Mount Royal University. She also has a strong passion for the arts community and developed and implemented an Artist in Residence Program for her community association.

Allison has over 15 years experience working with senior executives and boards.
Before joining AIOC, she held roles at ENMAX, SNC Lavalin ATP and TransAlta Utilities.

Allison enjoys hiking and travel.