Speakers

Sarah brings over 20 years of experience in Canada’s natural resource sector, specializing in strategic advisory and partnership development among Indigenous Peoples, government, and industry. She is known for fostering collaborative solutions to complex resource development challenges and is respected for her work in community engagement, communications, and stakeholder relations. Her background includes executive management, policy development, and advancing permitting for natural resource industry projects.

Sarah advises Indigenous communities and industry partners through pragmatic approaches to engagement, governance, and environmental stewardship. She convenes dialogue among government, First Nations, industry, and NGOs to build lasting relationships and drive shared strategic initiatives. Sarah holds a B.Sc. in Geological Sciences from the University of British Columbia and an Executive MBA from Simon Fraser University.

Sarah contributes her expertise as Independent Chair of Relevant Gold Corp and as a Director for Snowline Gold Corp. Through C3 Alliance, she leads initiatives including the BC Natural Resources Forum and the BC Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference, supporting responsible resource development and amplifying Indigenous voices in the sector.