Fall 2024 Environmental Forum Speakers
The Environmental Forum focused on "Water Use Adaptation" will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and government officials to discuss strategies, innovations, and collaborative efforts to address water use challenges and adaptation in Alberta. Attendees will gain insights into water efficiency, technological advancements, and strategic initiatives to enhance water security and sustainability.
Meet the Speakers
Margo Jarvis Redelback, Executive Director, Alberta Irrigation Districts Association
A registered Professional Agrologist, Margo has worked for over 30 years in natural resource sectors within Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Alberta.
In her current role as the Executive Director of the Alberta Irrigation Districts Association, she represents Alberta's eleven irrigation districts to promote the importance and benefits of irrigation and associated conveyance infrastructure.
Margo, her husband and two children operate a fourth-generation irrigated crop farm located just outside of Brooks, Alberta in the Eastern Irrigation District.
Vicki Lightbown Director, Water Innovation Program, Alberta Innovates
Vicki Lightbown is the Director for the Water Innovation Program at Alberta Innovates. She is a Professional Engineer with a BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Calgary. In 2015, Vicki was a recipient of the Young Women in Energy award and in 2016 she was named in the Top 35 under 35 in Canada’s Energy Sector by the Alberta Oil Magazine.
In Vicki’s role with Alberta Innovates she works proactively to identify critical technology and knowledge gaps and apply world-class research to develop solutions for some of the biggest water challenges in Alberta.
Roger Ramcharita Executive Director, Southern Region, EPA, Government of Alberta
Roger's 20 year career with the Government of Alberta includes holding key positions as the Executive Assistant to the Minister of Environment, Regional Environmental Manager, Management of Environmental Assessment Team and as a Wildlife Biologist. He holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Wildlife Biology from the University of British Columbia.
Alison Regan, P.Eng. SCMP Director of Projects, WaterSMART Solutions Ltd.
Alison is a Professional Engineer who joined the WaterSMART team in 2022. Through her 15 years of experience, she has led the development and execution of a wide variety of projects at a senior level, where she gained valuable experience in leading project staff, engaging stakeholders, and managing engineering projects, including scoping work plans, budgets, and schedules.
At WaterSMART, Alison is involved in improving the consistency and quality of project management processes, estimating, and reporting. As a leader, she focuses on maintaining clear and consistent communication, setting attainable goals, and assisting in prioritization while championing continuous improvement.
Alison received her Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta. In addition to her Bachelor’s degree, Alison is certified as a Supply Chain Management Professional by Supply Chain Canada and has completed certifications in Management, Leadership, and Project Management from Mount Royal University.
Her interests lie in pursuing a career that promotes building a diverse and inclusive energy landscape, understanding the role of sustainability and environmental stewardship, and promoting developments that lead towards a sustainable local and global economy, all while developing the next generation of leaders.
