About Us
EEF Directors
Yvanna Ireland, Board Chair
Yvanna’s engineering and leadership background in the energy industry, combined with her extensive outdoor pursuits, including cross-country skiing, hiking, cycling, camping, and kayaking, has helped her develop a unique perspective. Her strong appreciation of nature drives her to ensure that energy can co-exist with minimal impact to the environment. From her experiences as her children moved through the school system, she recognized the need for more balanced educational materials on the environment and Canada's energy future.
Stephanie Schubert, Board Vice-Chair
Stephanie brings a unique perspective on energy transportation and demand patterns, combining her engineering expertise with leadership experience in the aviation and utilities sectors. A results-driven and values-oriented executive leader, she is passionate about driving transformational change and building strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders. Stephanie champions energy solutions that are safe, reliable, affordable, and minimize environmental impact. She recognizes that a variety of bespoke energy solutions will be required to effectively serve diverse communities and geographies.
As a mother of two boys, Stephanie is dedicated to teaching the next generation about the central role energy plays in elevating quality of life and the profound impact our choices have on our shared future. On a beautiful day, you can find Stephanie enjoying the great outdoors—hiking or cross-country skiing along her favorite trails in the stunning Rocky Mountains near Calgary.
Anna Kozicky
Anna is a Professional Engineer with 20 years of experience in the energy industry and currently serves as the Director of Business Development for Stantec Power. Leading a team focused on Power Delivery—spanning transmission, distribution, substations, and system studies—Anna ensures that communities receive the reliable electricity they depend on every day.
A career highlight includes managing the engineering design of the 465MW Travers Solar Project, Canada’s largest solar project, with an array spanning over 3,000 football fields.
Outside of work, Anna enjoys cheering on her two sons in competitive hockey and exploring new fitness and wellness activities.
Evan Bahry
Evan has spent most of his career involved in advancing Canadian energy infrastructure, both in power and now in pipelines. He believes that from responsible energy development comes supply, choice, innovation, and efficiency; all of which benefit end-use consumers. He is particularly hopeful about the energy transition, where Canada - with its resources and its know-how - is well placed to make great strides in decarbonization. Evan is currently the Executive Director of Energy Connections Canada. He recently served as the Executive Director of the Independent Power Producers' Society of Alberta and also serves on the Board of Women + Power.
Jeff Boyle
As a tech entrepreneur, Jeff works hard to help the Energy Industry with its digital transformation. As a volunteer, he dedicates himself to important community organizations like the Calgary Stampede, the CEPA Foundation Technology Showcase, and the Energy Ecosystem initiative. Jeff has two young boys who will soon enter the education system and he encourages them to always stay curious. He wants to ensure this initiative will encourage our next generation to explore the complicated equation that is the environment, quality of life, and energy.
Nadia McCarthy
Nadia brings a unique perspective to the Energy Ecosystem Foundation shaped by her experiences growing up in developing countries and serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. Her career in the energy industry spans leadership roles in environment protection, pipeline integrity, land operations services, and regional operations. As a founding member of the EEF, she champions balanced approaches to global energy use and environmental stewardship. A mother of two, she is passionate about empowering the next generation. She believes in nurturing critical thinking and inspiring youth to develop innovative solutions to global challenges.
Energy Ecosystem Foundation would like to acknowledge the sponsorship of Energy Connections Canada for making possible our initial two educational videos and corresponding teaching materials.
We would also like to acknowledge Coral Lukaniuk and Laureen Darr, two past founding Board members whose efforts and insight have profoundly shaped EEF and the organization’s educational materials.