Samantha Espley, CDI.D Appointed to Paramount Gold Nevada and Northern Graphite Boards.
Congratulations to Samantha Espley for her Board appointments to Paramount Gold Nevada and Northern Graphite. Samantha's Board appointments are the 108th and 109th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Samantha Espley for her Board appointments to the Paramount Gold Nevada and Northern Graphite. Samantha's Board appointments are the 108th and 109th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
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ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Samantha Espley, CDI.D to the Paramount Gold Nevada Board and the Northern Graphite Board.
Toronto, Ontario, April 16, 2024: Paramount Gold Nevada
Paramount Gold Nevada is pleased to advise that Samantha Espley has been appointed to our Board of Directors.
Samantha is a highly experienced mining engineer with involvement in advanced-stage exploration, preliminary economic assessments, prefeasibility and feasibility studies, construction, technical services and operations of open pits and underground mines, and in processing and metallurgy. She is passionate about safety & health, Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG), and diversity & inclusion. She advocates for mining transformation and created The Whole Mine™ approach as a roadmap for building future mines, today. She works with technical experts, community leaders, advocates, government, and other stakeholders, all with a keen focus on integrating innovations and solutions to achieve sustainability of the industry. She supports industry on boards of directors, bringing valued leadership and experience to the teams and businesses.
Samantha is the past president of Canadian Institute of Mining and an executive mining advisor for Stantec leading transformation in engineering and mine design.
About Paramount Gold Nevada
Paramount Gold Nevada (PZG) is publicly traded on the NYSE as a junior gold miner with four high-quality gold properties. The mineralized properties are located in western USA: in Oregon (Grassy Mountain, Frost) and Nevada (Sleeper and Bald Mountain).
Paramount Gold Nevada is an emerging growth company in the business of acquiring, exploring and developing precious metals projects in the United States of America. We have designed our Company to provide our shareholders with industry-leading exposure to high quality U.S. gold assets. That’s our primary objective and it has attracted some of the gold industry’s best-known and most successful investors.
Learn more about Paramount Gold Nevada HERE.
Toronto, Ontario, April 16, 2024: Northern Graphite
Northern Graphite Corporation (NGC:TSX-V, NGPHF:OTCQB, FRA:0NG, XSTU:0NG) (the “Company” or “Northern”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Samantha Espley to its Board of Directors.
A recipient of numerous professional awards across her career, including the Governor General’s Gold Medal, Mining Trailblazer Award, Ms. Espley is a visionary business executive with 34 years of mining industry experience in corporate strategy, operations, and capital projects, and a leader in health and safety, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability. She is an independent board member of Paramount Gold Nevada Corp., a board member and Industry Chair with the Canadian Academy of Engineering, and past President of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum. She is a Senior Advisor at Stantec and author of The Whole Mine approach as a core platform for engineering work and guiding safe, sustainable, and engaging mining practices. She is a licensed professional engineer with degrees from the University of Toronto and Laurentian University.
“We are proud to welcome Samantha to our Board and look forward to her bringing her extensive experience to bear on our Company as we continue to build a leading, integrated, mine-to-market company serving the energy transition,” said Northern Graphite Chief Executive Officer Hugues Jacquemin. “Samantha has a history of making transformation happen over the course of her work with some of the world’s most important mining companies and we are honored to have her join our team.”
In connection with her appointment as a director of the Company, the Company has granted Ms. Espley a total of 400,000 stock options under the Company’s amended and restated stock option plan, which have an exercise price of $0.55 per share, an exercise period of five years and which vest immediately upon grant.
About Northern Graphite
Northern, the only graphite producing company in North America, is a Canadian, TSX Venture Exchange listed company that is focused on becoming a world leader in producing natural graphite and upgrading it into high-value products critical to the green economy, including anode material for lithium-ion batteries/EVs, fuel cells and graphene, as well as advanced industrial technologies.
Northern owns and operates the Lac des Iles graphite mine in Quebec and expects to become the third-largest natural graphite producer outside of China when its Namibian operations come back online. The Company also has the large-scale Bissett Creek project in Ontario, and substantial additional measured and indicated resources in Namibia and the Mousseau property in Quebec, which are expected to be sources of continued production growth in the future. All projects have “battery quality” graphite and are located close to infrastructure in politically stable jurisdictions.
Learn more about Northern Graphite HERE.
About Samantha:
Current non-executive board member of publicly traded mining companies: Paramount Gold Nevada (NYSE) and Northern Graphite Corporation (TSX-V), as a member of the Technical Committee, Compensation Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, ESG and Nominating Committee, and overall governance of these companies.
Current non-executive board member of private not-for-profit organizations including the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame (CMHF), the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) and Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE). Also, a member of CIM Council, CIM Executive Committee, and Chair of CIM Health and Safety Society. Member of CAE board of directors and Chair of CAE’s Industry Round Table.
Current co-chair of Go Deeper expansion project at Science North and Dynamic Earth. Past Chair of Science Committee and a non-executive board of trustees member for Science North and Dynamic Earth.
Past president of the CIM and past member of President’s Council, CIM Executive Committee, and CIM Council, and past chair of Governance Committee, Nominations Committee, and past chair of the CIM Sudbury Branch.
Past industry independent board member of mining-based research organizations: MIRARCO, CEMI, and CAMIRO including technical and financial oversight.
Past chair and member of the International Advisory Board to the Director of the School of Engineering at Laurentian University.
Founding Director, Past President of Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Sudbury, responsible for creating by-laws, charter, and governance documents and processes.
Congratulations Paramount Nevada Gold and Northern Graphite for electing Samantha Espley to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Samantha has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Jessie Liu-Ernsting, CDI.D Appointed to FireFly Metals Ltd Board
Congratulations to Jessie Liu-Ernsting for her Board appointment to the FireFly Metals Ltd Board. Jessie's Board appointment is the 107th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Jessie Liu-Ernsting for her Board appointment to the FireFly Metals Ltd Board. Jessie's Board appointment is the 107th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
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ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Jessie Liu-Ernsting, CDI.D to the FireFly Metals Ltd Board
"Toronto, Ontario, March 19, 2024: FireFly Metals Ltd (ASX: FFM)"
FireFly Metals Ltd (ASX: FFM) is pleased to advise that Jessie Liu-Ernsting has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Company.
FireFly Managing Director Steve Parsons said: I am delighted that Jessie has joined FireFly as a Director. Her experience as a finance and strategy executive and professional engineer, and her network in Canada will be of immense help to us as we grow and develop.
Ms Liu-Ernsting is a professional engineer with ~20 years of experience in the resources industry, during which time she has held senior technical, financial and strategic positions at G Mining Ventures Corp. (TSX:GMIN), Hudbay Minerals Inc (NYSE:HBM), and Resource Capital Funds.
She is currently a director of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) and holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business with specialisations in Mining, Finance and Strategy, and an Electrical Engineering degree from Queen’s University.
Learn more about FireFly Metals Ltd HERE.
About Jessie:
Jessie Liu-Ernsting is an award-winning executive and professional engineer with 20 years’ experience in the natural resources and related industries in engineering, technical, financial, and strategic capacities. As VP Investor Relations and Communications of G Mining Ventures Corp., she was integral to the raising of US$481M project construction financing package consisting of gold stream, equity, debt and equipment financing in the tough market environment of 2022. Responsible for GMIN.TO’s share price increase of 129% during her tenure, and the inclusion in 2024 TSX Venture 50™ and OTCQX Best 50. As inaugural VP Corporate Development and Investor Relations, Jessie formulated and implemented Canada Nickel Company’s investor relations strategy to achieve 14x share price accretion and raised $33M over the company’s first 12 months, during the COVID-19 crisis. She developed tailored financing solutions for resource companies at CIBC and Resource Capital Funds, totaling over $4 B, spanning 23 commodities and 6 continents. As a Board Special Committee Advisor, she guided Hudbay Minerals to achieve settlement on a disputed proxy. She has lead capital projects engineering design on mine, mill and backfill projects with Golder Associates and Hatch, including being responsible for the on-time delivery of a $1B greenfield underground mine.
Jessie is a 2021 recipient of the CIM-Bedford Canadian Young Mining Leaders Award, in recognition of her exceptional achievement and potential. Jessie has over ten years of non-profit board experience with Canadian Institute of Mining, Professional Engineers Ontario and Oakville Curling Club. She has an MBA from Schulich School of Business with a specialization in Mining, Finance and Strategy, and an Applied Science degree from Queen’s University. She currently sits on the boards of Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. and the PDAC.
Congratulations FireFly Metals Ltd for electing Jessie Liu-Ernsting to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Jessie has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Natascha Kiernan, CDI.D Appointed to Okane Consultants Board
Congratulations to Natascha for her Board appointment to the Okane Consultants Board. Natascha's Board appointment is the 106th for ACE Graduates and Natascha's 6th Board appointment overall. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the ACE Board Certification Program in 2019.
Congratulations to Natascha for her Board appointment to the Okane Consultants Board. Natascha's Board appointment is the 106th for ACE Graduates and Natascha's 6th Board appointment overall. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the ACE Board Certification Program in 2019.
For Release: ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Natascha Kiernan, CDI.D to the Okane Consultants Board
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, March 12, 2024: Okane Consultants is pleased to announce the addition of Natascha Kiernan to the Board.
As a corporate director, lawyer, founder, and principal of Bellevue Strategic Advisory, Natascha has over 19 years of experience advising governments, financial institutions, and corporations on complex, multibillion-dollar mergers and acquisitions and finance transactions. Her involvement in the energy, infrastructure, and mining sectors, as well as renewable energy and clean technology, will further Okane's position as a global leader in innovative, integrated mine closure solutions.
Learn more about Okane Consultants HERE.
About Natascha:
Natascha Kiernan is an experienced independent director, lawyer, and strategic advisor. Ms. Kiernan received her J.D. from Columbia University and has held senior positions with several prominent international law firms, including in the New York and London offices of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. She has approximately 20 years experience advising governments, financial institutions, and corporations on complex, multi-billion dollar M&A and finance transactions. Ms. Kiernan has extensive sector expertise in energy, infrastructure, and mining, which includes a focus on renewables and clean tech.
Ms. Kiernan serves currently as an independent director on the boards of Green Impact Partners, Empress Royalty Corp (TSXV: EMPR), and Soma Gold Corp (TSXV: Soma), on the advisory board of ONYEN Corporation, and as Vice Chair BC Energy Regulator. She also serves on the Project Selection Committee for Canada’s Digital Supercluster. Ms. Kiernan is also the founder and principal of Bellevue Strategic Advisory, which provides advice to corporate clients on transaction structuring, risk management, and corporate governance.
Congratulations Okane Consultants for electing Natascha Kiernan to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Natascha has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Jessie Liu-Ernsting, CDI.D, ACE Board Candidate, Appointed to the Churchill Resources Board
Congratulations to Jessie Liu-Ernsting for her Board appointment to the Churchill Resources Board. Jessie's Board appointment is the 105th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Jessie Liu-Ernsting for her Board appointment to the Churchill Resources Board. Jessie's Board appointment is the 105th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
For Release: ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Jessie Liu-Ernsting, CDI.D to the Churchill Resources Board
Toronto, Ontario, February 13, 2024: Churchill Resources – (CRI.V)
Churchill Resources Inc. is a Canadian listed exploration company (TSXV: CRI), focused on high-grade nickel sulphide projects in Canada. Churchill’s leadership team has a proven track record of identifying and advancing high quality projects.
Ms. Liu-Ernsting has 20 years of experience in the mining industry, spanning capital projects engineering, debt capital markets, private equity and corporate strategy. She is currently VP of Investor Relations and Communications of G Mining Ventures Corp. Prior to that, Ms. Liu-Ernsting undertook progressive corporate development roles at Canada Nickel Company Inc. and Hudbay Minerals Inc. Ms. Liu-Ernsting previously spent over five years at Resource Capital Funds, sourcing, evaluating, executing and managing investments, gaining expertise in a wide range of commodities and mining services. Before her tenure at RCF, she provided debt financing solutions in CIBC's mining corporate credit group. Prior to CIBC, Ms. Liu-Ernsting's experience at Hatch and Golder spanned all levels of mining and mineral processing operations design around the world and the development of mining innovation R&D projects.
Ms. Liu-Ernsting is a Professional Engineer who holds an Electrical Engineering degree from Queen's University, and is a Schulich School of Business Mining, Finance and Strategy MBA graduate. She has her board certification from Corporate Directors International, CDI.D. She currently sits on the boards of Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. (TSXV: BAY) and PDAC (The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada). Jessie is a 2021 CIM Bedford Canadian Mining Young Leader Award recipient.
Learn more about Churchill Resources HERE.
About Jessie:
Jessie Liu-Ernsting is an award-winning executive and professional engineer with 20 years’ experience in the natural resources and related industries in engineering, technical, financial, and strategic capacities. As VP Investor Relations and Communications of G Mining Ventures Corp., she was integral to the raising of US$481M project construction financing package consisting of gold stream, equity, debt and equipment financing in the tough market environment of 2022. Responsible for GMIN.TO’s share price increase of 129% during her tenure, and the inclusion in 2024 TSX Venture 50™ and OTCQX Best 50. As inaugural VP Corporate Development and Investor Relations, Jessie formulated and implemented Canada Nickel Company’s investor relations strategy to achieve 14x share price accretion and raised $33M over the company’s first 12 months, during the COVID-19 crisis. She developed tailored financing solutions for resource companies at CIBC and Resource Capital Funds, totaling over $4 B, spanning 23 commodities and 6 continents. As a Board Special Committee Advisor, she guided Hudbay Minerals to achieve settlement on a disputed proxy. She has lead capital projects engineering design on mine, mill and backfill projects with Golder Associates and Hatch, including being responsible for the on-time delivery of a $1B greenfield underground mine.
Jessie is a 2021 recipient of the CIM-Bedford Canadian Young Mining Leaders Award, in recognition of her exceptional achievement and potential. Jessie has over ten years of non-profit board experience with Canadian Institute of Mining, Professional Engineers Ontario and Oakville Curling Club. She has an MBA from Schulich School of Business with a specialization in Mining, Finance and Strategy, and an Applied Science degree from Queen’s University. She currently sits on the boards of Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. and the PDAC.
Congratulations Churchill Resources for electing Jessie Liu-Ernsting to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Jessie has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Michele Ashby, CDI.D, ACE Board Candidate, Appointed to the Andean Precious Metals Board
I am excited to join the Andean Precious Metals Board and looking forward to the journey. This Board appointment is the 104th for ACE Candidates.
I am excited to join the Andean Precious Metals Board and looking forward to the journey. This Board appointment is the 104th for ACE Candidates.
For Release: ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Michele Ashby, CDI.D to the Andean Precious Metals Board
TORONTO, Ontario, December 2023 – Andean Precious Metals Corp. (TSX-V: APM, OTCQX: ANPMF) (“Andean” or the “Company”) announces the appointment of Michele Ashby as an independent director effective January 2, 2024. With the appointment of Ms. Ashby, six of the seven directors serving on Andean’s board of directors are independent.
Ms. Ashby is currently the CEO & Founder of ACE LLC, a company that educates and trains women to attain corporate board positions. She also established the Denver Gold Group, a globally recognized international trade association, serving on its board for 17 years, including tenure as Founder and CEO. Subsequently, she founded and was CEO of MINE LLC (Meetings International Natural Resources Enterprise) from 2005 to 2013, encouraging collaborations between resource/energy enterprises and prominent investors across the US, Europe, UK and Canada. In 2022, Ms. Ashby was recognized as one of the top 100 Inspirational Women in Mining by Women in Mining UK.
Ms. Ashby excels in capital markets, governance and marketing, and currently serves as an independent director for Treasury Metals, Inc. and the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum. She was formerly a director for publicly listed companies including, McEwen Mining Inc., Lithium X Energy Corp., Lucky Strike Resources, Inc., Lake Victoria Mining Company, Inc., Green Energy Corporation and Menē Inc. Her board responsibilities have included chairing and participating in Audit and Compensation committees, and serving on Nominating and Governance, Health, Safety & Environmental, and Special Committees.
“Ms. Ashby brings a deep understanding of capital markets, finance and mining, leveraging over three decades of global mining experience and 25 years of board experience,” stated Alberto Morales, Andean’s Executive Chairman and CEO. “Her career is distinguished by innovative initiatives and influential leadership. We are delighted to welcome her to Andean’s board of directors.”
About Andean Precious Metals Corp.
Andean is a growing precious metals producer focused on top-tier jurisdictions in the Americas. The Company owns and operates the San Bartolomé processing facility in Potosí, Bolivia and the Soledad Mountain mine in Kern County, California, and is well-funded to act on future growth opportunities. Andean’s leadership team is committed to creating value; fostering safe, sustainable and responsible operations; and achieving our ambition to be a multi-asset, mid-tier precious metals producer.
For more information, please contact:
Trish Moran, VP Investor Relations
tmoran@andeanpm.com
T: +1 416 564 4290
Anna Speyer, NATIONAL Capital Markets
aspeyer@national.ca
T: +1 416 848 1376
About Michele:
Michele Ashby is an accomplished executive and engaged independent director,
commanding an impressive portfolio of directorial roles, independent director of now seven corporate boards since 2005, drawing from a wellspring of 30+ years' global experience in the mining and finance sectors. Mining analyst and Board Member expertise spans an array of minerals - gold, silver, copper, lithium, critical minerals, and rare earths, further enriched by involvement in green energy projects important for current shifts to EV products.
International footprint on mining boards with projects spanning Mexico, Argentina, the US, and Canada, and a diverse business portfolio reaching out to Africa, Russia's oil and gas sector, United Arab Emirates, UK, and Switzerland.
Founder and CEO of globally recognized Denver Gold Group, an international trade association for 17 years, then MINE LLC, bringing capital to resource projects globally. Currently steering ACE LLC, a platform dedicated to placing qualified women on corporate boards with 70% success rate. Recognized as one of the top 100 women in mining globally and one of the top 25 most powerful women in business in Colorado.
Congratulations Andean Precious Metals Corp. for electing Michele Ashby to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Michele has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Dr. Anita Polite, CDI.D, Published in recent PDA Magazine
Congratulations to Dr. Anita Polite for for being published in the PDA Newsletter. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Dr. Anita Polite for for being published in the PDA Newsletter. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
For Release: ACE LLC Announces the Publication of ACE Graduate, Dr. Anita Polite, CDI.D to the PDA Newsletter
Anaheim, CA, December 11, 2023: Private Company Director is published by MLR Media. Anita's article is titled "Merging Two or More Organizations: Practical vs. Theoretical Considerations".
About Dr. Anita:
Dr. Anita is a board member of Rehrig Pacific Company and owner of her own advisory company. She is a subject matter expert in workforce culture and sustainability with a focus on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. She has over two decades of navigating leaders and teams through complexity and change for corporate, government, and nonprofit entities of all sizes across various industries. She is a trusted advisor and executive coach to both corporate senior executives and Air Force officers. For over fourteen years, she has been serving the aerospace community collaborating with cross-functional, intergenerational workforce of over 5,000 college interns, engineers, scientists, business leaders and military professionals.
Polite-Wilson has been recognized with numerous awards and letters of commendations the go-to designer of systems thinking teaming approaches for the Los Angeles Space and Missile Systems Center of The Air Force Command. She was awarded the Aerospace Corporation’s Woman of the Year for an ability to link leadership development programs to bottom-line business results to attract and retain diverse, qualified professionals. Influential faculty member of the Elevate Leadership Program in association with the Center for Executive Development for the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego for developing and mentoring hundreds of technical leaders nationwide for Fortune 500 companies.
Anita has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Shannon Saviers, CDI.D Inducted into Cable TV Pioneers
Congratulations to Shannon Saviers for her Induction to Cable TV Pioneers. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Shannon Saviers for her Induction to Cable TV Pioneers. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
For Release: ACE LLC Announces the Induction of ACE Graduate, Shannon Saviers, CDI.D to Cable TV Pioneers
Denver, October 16, 2023: Many congratulations to one of our own! Shannon Saviers, Certified Board Director has been recognized as a Cable TV Pioneer and will be inducted into the 57th class of honorees this fall. Shannon is being recognized for her career-long leadership and impact on the cable industry.
Cable TV Pioneers Announces the Class of 2023
The Cable TV Pioneers will induct 25 new members in its Class of 2023 at its 57th Annual Banquet in Denver, Co.
This year’s class includes men and women who reflect the changing and expanding areas of the industry. The inductees include CEOs, presidents, engineers, trade execs and others who have and continue to contribute to cable’s evolution and growth and are as strongly committed to their families and communities. “Our industry’s growth and diversity into new platforms, content and technologies are clearly evident by the members of the Class of 2023,” noted Jim Gleason, this year’s banquet co-chair adding” This class clearly demonstrates the leadership, values and entrepreneurial success that continue to make the Cable Pioneers relevant.
"I am overwhelmed with excitement and gratitude for this incredible industry honor. Who knew when I took a short-term gig in Elmira, NY to pilot internet services in delivered over cable infrastructure, that it would turn into a 25-year career working with operators and vendors on strategic innovative offerings like IoT, 5G, fiber, AI, and mobile. Along the way, I've had the opportunity to work with and for the best in the industry and bring other women along through the The WICT Network: Rocky Mountain Mentoring Program. Congratulations to this entire class of Cable TV Pioneers and those who preceded us." -Shannon Saviers
Click here to learn more about Cable TV Pioneers.
About Shannon:
Shannon Saviers is an accomplished and business building corporate leader empowering boards and corporate executives to open new markets and achieve accelerated growth. Shannon has a proven record of success advising and leading large multinational organizations in technology, media and digital industries through strategic growth, acquisitions, and large-scale innovation initiatives, including transforming digital and technical capabilities. She is a champion of building modern workforces through inclusion and brings a deep understanding of board responsibilities through her work with industry, non-profit, and education boards.
Congratulations Cable TV Pioneers for inducting Shannon Saviers.
Shannon has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Natalie Levy, CDI.D Appointed to Call Emmy Board
Congratulations to Natalie Levy for her Board appointment to the Call Emmy Board. Natalie's Board appointment is the 103rd for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Natalie Levy for her Board appointment to the Call Emmy Board. Natalie's Board appointment is the 103rd for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
For Release: ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Natalie Levy, CDI.D to the Call Emmy Board
Denver, September 26, 2023: Natalie Levy, CDI.D has been appointed to the Call Emmy Board of Directors.
"Drumroll, please... Say Hello to Natalie Levy - Our Boardroom Powerhouse! We're absolutely ecstatic to welcome Natalie Levy to our board! Natalie's the dynamo you want by your side when making strategic moves. With her impeccable sense of corporate wisdom and a knack for navigating uncharted waters, she's set to be the wind beneath our wings as we soar to new heights." -Arezou Zarafshan
"Excited to kick off a new board position with Call Emmy! People are everything when it comes to the success of earlier stage businesses. I was thrilled to meet and connect with Arezou Zarafshan. She is a powerhouse bringing unmatched energy to her work."
-Natalie Levy
Arezou Zarafshan is the founder and CEO of Call Emmy and is also an ACE Graduate. Call Emmy is a mobile technology marketplace platform that matches busy parents with local household service providers. All services are on-demand and the service providers are vetted, interviewed and background checked. Currently serving the market in Colorado.
Learn more about Call Emmy HERE.
About Natalie:
Natalie Levy is the Managing Director of She’s Independent, a women-first investment group offering an entirely new way to support women’s financial independence and influence through investing and talent placements. As a member-led investment group, She’s Independent marries empowerment and action, with the ultimate mission of closing the power gap in investing by getting more women on the cap table, in the boardroom, and into positions of influence. Over the next 12 months, She’s Independent plans to deploy over $1M of capital collectively, and has invested in 15 deals since its formation in 2022.
An accomplished engineer turned Wall Street derivatives trader, investor, and advisor, Natalie has over a decade of tech operational experience, a portfolio of 35+ seed through later stage private investments, and has experienced liquidity events across 3 of the first 4 investments in her growth technology portfolio with an average return >20X.
She serves on multiple private boards today and actively works to drive impact around gender equity and mental health initiatives.
About Arezou:
Arezou Zarafshan is a powerhouse tech executive, entrepreneur, and innovator with a proven track record of transforming and scaling businesses. As the Founder and CEO of Call Emmy, a cutting-edge Fam-tech/Mom-Tech platform, she oversaw a staggering 300% year-over-year growth, successfully integrated a national technology firm, and secured recognition as one of the must-watch startups of the year.
Formerly, Arezou held multiple leadership roles in globally recognized companies like HP, PopSockets, Otter Products, and Crocs., where she delivered game-changing strategies and remarkable business growth. Her efforts have not gone unnoticed – she's been lauded as one of Colorado’s Top 25 Most Powerful Women and a Founder to Watch by NASDAQ. This multifaceted leader, guided by a mantra of "If not now, then when?", continues to break new ground in the tech world while fostering diversity and inclusion.
Congratulations Call Emmy for electing Natalie Levy to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Natalie has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Elizabeth Krupa, CDI.D Recognized as one of 2023 Unsung Heroines of the Latinas First Foundation
Congratulations to Elizabeth Krupa for her recognition as a 2023 Unsung Heroine by the Latinas First Foundation. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Elizabeth Krupa for her recognition as a 2023 Unsung Heroine by the Latinas First Foundation. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
For Release: ACE LLC Announces the Recognition of ACE Graduate, Elizabeth Krupa, CDI.D as a 2023 Unsung Heroine by the Latinas First Foundation.
Denver, September 11, 2023: The Latinas First Foundation has selected Elizabeth Krupa, CDI.D as one of the 2023 Unsung Heriones! She will be recognized at the 12th Annual Latina's First Foundation Trailblazer and Unsung Heroine Recognition Celebration this month. At this event we recognize our community colleagues, comadres, and college students from Colorado who have put in countless hours of dedication to become the first in their industry, the first in their communities, and often the first in their families to go to college. We will hear the stories that instill pride, confidence, and strength at women celebrating and supporting other women.
Learn more about Latinas First Foundation HERE.
About Elizabeth:
Liz is an award-winning trial lawyer with 27 years of experience and community advocate with 22 years serving on commissions, 15 years as a board member, 4 years as Chair. Liz has conducted over 100 jury trials nationwide with expertise in criminal defense, white collar and civil litigation, securities law and internal investigations, ethics, and professional conduct. Liz worked as a trial attorney for the Securities and Exchange Commission and served as Federal Employee Union Representative.
Liz’s board service includes roles as President, Vice-President of Sections and Committees, Chair of Committees, Diversity and Inclusion, and Governance, including gubernatorial appointments from Colorado Governors John Hickenlooper (now U.S. Senator) and Jared Polis.
Liz is an educator with more than 13 years teaching trial advocacy; adjunct professor for University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Coach for American Association for Justice Mock Trial team, Program Director National Institute for Trial Advocacy and National Organization of Bar Counsel. She is also a mentor for “Law School Yes We Can” and a frequent lecturer/speaker on podcasts, at conferences and galas as well as speaking at middle and high school.
Liz is recognized as outstanding attorney by the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, Best Lawyers in America and named one of the Most Powerful Latinos in the Law by Latino Leaders Magazine.
Congratulations Latinas First Foundation for recognizing Elizabeth Krupa as an Unsung Heroine.
Elizabeth has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Natalie Levy, CDI.D Appointed to External Advisory Board Role with CU Boulder Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Congratulations to Natalie Levy for her External Advisory Board appointment to the CU Boulder Innovation and Entrepreneurship. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Natalie Levy for her External Advisory Board appointment to the CU Boulder Innovation and Entrepreneurship. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
For Release: ACE LLC Announces the External Advisory Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Natalie Levy, CDI.D to the CU Boulder Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Boulder, CO August 15, 2023: As a leading academic institution, CU Boulder recognizes the importance of fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among its students, faculty, and staff. By encouraging and supporting innovative ideas and entrepreneurial ventures, CU Boulder empowers individuals to think creatively, take risks, and solve complex problems. This mindset not only drives academic excellence but also strengthens the university's ability to address societal challenges and contribute to economic development. Through innovative research, technology transfer, and entrepreneurial initiatives, CU Boulder cultivates an environment where groundbreaking ideas are transformed into practical solutions, creating a positive impact locally and globally. Furthermore, embracing innovation and entrepreneurship enhances the university's reputation, attracts top talent, and fosters collaborations with industry partners, thus furthering its mission of advancing knowledge and making a difference in the world.
As a member of CU Boulder Innovation and Entrepreneurship's External Advisory Board, Natalie will play a vital role in shaping their program's development. She will contribute expertise and insight aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of their Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) office while maximizing its impact on students, faculty, staff, and the broader community.
Learn more about CU Boulder Innovation and Entrepreneurship HERE.
About Natalie:
Natalie Levy is the Founder of She’s Independent, a women-first investment group offering an entirely new way to support women’s financial independence and influence through investing and talent placements. As a member-led investment group, She’s Independent marries empowerment and action, with the ultimate mission of closing the power gap in investing by getting more women on the cap table, in the boardroom, and into positions of influence. Over the next 12 months, She’s Independent plans to deploy over $2M of capital collectively, and has invested in 14 deals since its formation in 2022.
An accomplished engineer turned Wall Street derivatives trader, investor, and advisor, Natalie has over a decade of tech operational experience, a portfolio of 35+ seed through later stage private investments, and has experienced liquidity events across 3 of the first 4 investments in her growth technology portfolio with an average return >20X.
She serves on multiple private boards today and actively works to drive impact around gender equity and mental health initiatives.
Congratulations CU Boulder Innovation and Entrepreneurship for electing Natalie Levy to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Natalie has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Brenda Kaser-Burger, CDI.D Appointed to BankWyse Board
Congratulations to Brenda Kaser-Burger for her Board appointment to the BankWyse Board. Brenda's Board appointment is the 102nd for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Brenda Kaser-Burger for her Board appointment to the BankWyse Board. Brenda's Board appointment is the 102nd for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
For Release: ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Brenda Kaser-Burger, CDI.D to the BankWyse Board
Cheyenne, WY, August 10, 2023: BankWyse is thrilled to announce Brenda Kaser-Burger, CDI.D as a member of the BankWyse Board of Directors. BankWyse holds a Wyoming State Bank Charter as a Special Purpose Depository Institution (SPDI). It is purpose-built to seamlessly integrate Qualified Custody of digital assets with a modern commercial banking platform to serve the growing demand for secure and efficient interoperability between digital assets and fiat currencies.
Brenda is an independent director with extensive Global Fortune 500 experience as an executive with IBM, tech start-ups and nonprofits. She is an accomplished business executive in blockchain, fintech, AI, cloud computing, and supply chain. Brenda's wide-range of business and operational experience combines her extensive technical knowledge with a highly developed customer-focused approach. She utilizes her business acumen to grow and scale businesses while capitalizing on the latest emerging technologies.
Brenda's notable accomplishments include:
Created a new division within IBM to leverage emerging assets for clients in blockchain and AI early in the maturity cycle
Proven leadership in international trade and supply chain optimization while executing precise expansion and business management tactics for IBM and other large clients
Successfully integrated six different $10-$50M businesses into IBM while achieving all profit targets and corporate cultural mandates
About BankWyse: BankWyse seamlessly integrates Qualified Custody of digital assets with a modern commercial banking platform enabling secure and efficient interoperability across digital assets and fiat currencies. BankWyse holds a Wyoming State Bank Charter as a Special Purpose Depository Institution, purpose-built to safely and compliantly meet the immense demand for blockchain native crypto-asset services.
Learn more about BankWyse HERE.
About Brenda:
Brenda Kaser-Burger is an accomplished C-Suite executive with a collaborative style who achieves both profit and purpose objectives with an eye for detail in the context of strategic goals. She has proven experience implementing innovative technology to accelerate results while supporting all stakeholders. She is an expert in Blockchain, security, privacy, digital healthcare, Fintech, big data and continually stays up to date on the latest emerging technologies.
Brenda received the IBM Chairman’s award for her exceptional leadership preparing 182 countries for Y2K so that IBM’s worldwide logistics network functioned without interruption. She has spent over 3 decades managing IBM global services businesses with profit and loss responsibilities and delivery excellence. She has also been a C-Suite executive in a local business where she successfully turned around the business to not only make a profit in a short period of time, but she expanded the scope to a global footprint ensuring long term competitiveness and profitability.
Congratulations BankWyse for electing Brenda Kaser-Burger to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Brenda has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Philipa Varris, CDI.D Appointed to Mkango Resources Ltd Board
Congratulations to Philipa Varris for her Board appointment to the Mkango Resources Ltd Board. Philipa's Board appointment is the 101st for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Philipa Varris for her Board appointment to the Mkango Resources Ltd Board. Philipa's Board appointment is the 101st for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
For Release: ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Philipa Varris, CDI.D to the Mkango Resources Ltd Board.
London/Vancouver, August 9, 2023: Mkango Resources Ltd. (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) (the “Company” or “Mkango”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Philipa Varris as independent non-executive director of the Company, subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSX-V”). The appointment of Ms. Varris is part of the Company’s global expansion strategy and highlights the importance the Company places on upholding the highest standards of sustainability.
Ms. Varris has held leadership positions in environment, health, safety and community management in the mining sector for over 25 years, primarily in Africa, Australasia and Latin America, across a number of mineral commodities. Philipa has been awarded the Australian Centenary Medal for leadership in Australia’s largest community consultation and strategic vision development initiative and was recognized in 2020 as one of the Women in Mining’s 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining. Philipa holds a Master of Science in Natural Resources from Curtin University of Technology, is an AusIMM Chartered Environmental Professional and UK Committee member, and is qualified with Corporate Directors International. She holds the position of Head of Sustainability with Horizonte Minerals and is a non-executive director of TSX-listed EnviroGold Global.
As a champion for mining ESG leadership, Philipa has led teams recognised with the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (“PDAC”) Award for Environment and Social Responsibility, the Australian Minerals and Energy Environment Foundation (“AMEEF”) Award for Environmental Excellence, and the Mines and Money ESG Producer of the Year Award, amongst others.
Derek Linfield, Chairman of Mkango Resources, commented: “On behalf of my fellow directors, I would like to welcome Philipa to the Board and look forward to working closely with her. Philipa brings a wealth of experience to the Board and her background in sustainability, health and safety will be of enormous value to Mkango as we progress the Songwe Hill project in Malawi and our recycling business in the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States. We particularly look forward to her contribution as Chair of the newly formed Sustainability Committee of the Board. Sustainability has deep roots in Mkango’s corporate culture and is a key driver of our success in Malawi. The inauguration of a dedicated Board committee reflects Mkango’s desire for deeper Board level oversight of this increasingly technical arena, as the company positions itself for production in both mining and recycling.”
Learn more about Mkango Resources Ltd HERE.
About Philipa:
Philipa is the Head Of Sustainability for Horizonte Minerals, where she provides leadership and strategic management of Horizonte’s sustainability activities to establish and maintain their environmental and social license. As a champion for integrated sustainability, she advises the Board, CEO and other members of the executive on sustainability related governance and strategy.
In addition to her appointment to the Mkango Resources Ltd Board, Ms. Varris is a Director of EnviroGold Global Ltd, a Chartered Professional (Env) and a member of the AusIMM UK Committee. She has served on industry and government advisory panels as a minerals industry corporate responsibility advocate. As a facilitator to a number of Private Public Partnership (PPP) she has secured €4 million in investments by public companies, European Aid Agencies and National Authorities, for local sustainable business development. Philipa is a senior mining executive with over 25 years spanning all disciplines in sustainability, permitting and risk/liability reduction and across mine the lifecycle - from project definition, development, operations, M&A and closure. It is her mission to prove that the mining industry can be sustainable.
Congratulations Mkango Resources Ltd for electing Philipa Varris to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Philipa has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Marie-Soleil Lacoursière, CDI.D Appointed to BDC Board
100th Board Appointment for ACE Graduates!
Congratulations to Marie-Soleil Lacoursière for her Board appointment to the BDC Board. Marie's Board appointment is the 100th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Marie-Soleil Lacoursière for her Board appointment to the BDC Board. Marie's Board appointment is the 100th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
For Release: ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Marie-Soleil Lacoursière, CDI.D to the BDC Board
Montreal, Quebec, August 8, 2023: The Business Development Bank of Canada has announced the appointment of Marie-Soleil Lacoursière to its board of directors. The BDC is Canada’s only bank fully devoted to entrepreneurs. With over $40bn in assets and nearly 3,000 employees across the country, the BDC is Canada’s #1 source of venture capital and is a major engine of economic development. Canada’s federal Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development the Honourable Mary Ng, stated: “[Ms Lacoursière has] a wealth of business experience from which BDC will benefit. [Her] experience will be invaluable to BDC as it continues to play a vital role in delivering critical advisory and financial supports to Canadian entrepreneurs. These supports position small business owners to achieve sustainable and inclusive long-term growth, help with the transition to net zero, and adopt digital technologies to compete now and into the future.”
Learn more about BDC HERE.
About Marie-Soleil:
Marie-Soleil is a Northerner and accomplished businesswoman with a successful career in the private sector and nearly two decades management experience. She is currently in a senior global role with engineering and high-tech multinational Sandvik in addition to being a director on several corporate boards. An alumna of the University of Oxford, among others, she is a third-generation entrepreneur herself and partner in a new commercial fishery on Great Slave Lake in Yellowknife. “I am honoured to join the BDC Board. Entrepreneurship is part of my DNA, and I am thankful for the opportunity to support tens of thousands of Canadian entrepreneurs and their families, ultimately effecting positive change in society”, says Marie-Soleil.
Congratulations BDC for electing Marie-Soleil Lacoursière to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Marie-Soleil has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Dessa Bokides, CDI.D Appointed to BankWyse Board
Congratulations to Dessa Bokides for her Board appointment to the BankWyse Board. Dessa's Board appointment is the 99th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Dessa Bokides for her Board appointment to the BankWyse Board. Dessa's Board appointment is the 99th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
For Release: ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Dessa Bokides, CDI.D to the BankWyse Board
Cheyenne, WY, August 1, 2023: BankWyse announces the appointment of Dessa Bokides, CDI.D to the BankWyse Board of Directors. BankWyse is a Chartered State Bank under Wyoming Special Purpose Depository Institution (SPDI) regulations. It is purpose-built to seamlessly integrate Qualified Custody of digital assets with a modern commercial banking platform to serve the growing demand for secure and efficient interoperability between digital assets and fiat currencies.
Learn more about BankWyse HERE.
About Dessa:
Dessa is an Independent Director and Global Executive with an extensive background in Global Fortune 500 companies, private-equity backed turnarounds and start-ups with an emphasis on financial systems and strategies as well as emerging financial technology. Her experience spans a decade on wall street at Goldman Sachs to CFO at publicly-traded Prologis and Global Treasurer for GMAC during the 2008 financial crisis. With a background in both finance and anthropology, she is adept at recognizing financial issues and technology trends and moving the organization to respond. Her emphasis on financial technology has resulted in being on the forefront of industry changes.
Financial highlights include:
COO/CFO of Neom Tech & Digital, a giga-city development located in Saudi Arabia, that is creating the first sustainable, cognitive city in 10,600 square miles of NW Saudi Arabia. Responsible for designing & building the hard and soft technology infrastructure for the city.
Global Treasurer for GMAC during the financial crisis of 2008. Responsible for coordinating the response to 100 banks with over $100b in lines outstanding and restructuring the capital structure to avoid a melt-down. Restructured GMAC into a Bank and received approval and funding.
Instituted the first electronic firm wide risk management system at Goldman Sachs and sat on the Firm-wide Risk Steering Committee.
Dessa has a BA in Anthropology from the Colorado College and an MBA from Columbia Business School with an emphasis on Finance and Real Estate.
Congratulations BankWyse for electing Dessa Bokides to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Dessa has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Corinne Smit, CPA-CA, CDI.D Appointed to Pan Global Resources Board
Congratulations to Corinne Smit for her Board appointment to the Pan Global Resources Board. Corinne's Board appointment is the 98th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Corinne Smit for her Board appointment to the Pan Global Resources Board. Corinne's Board appointment is the 98th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
FOR RELEASE: ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Corinne Smit, CDI.D to the Pan Global Resources Board.
Vancouver, BC, July 25, 2023: Pan Global Resources Inc. (“Pan Global” or the "Company") (TSX-V: PGZ; OTCQB: PGZFF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Corinne Smit, CPA-CA, as a Director of the Company.
Ms. Smit has almost two decades of experience working in managerial positions for publicly listed mining companies and in public accounting practice. She has extensive experience in all aspects of commercial mining operations including development of strategy, export logistics and supply chain management, marketing/sales, budgeting and forecasting, risk management, and hedging.
“We are excited to have Corinne join the Board of Pan Global. She brings a deep understanding of mining finance, marketing and product sales gained from almost two decades of industry experience,” said Chairman Patrick Evans. “As Pan Global advances the Escacena and Águilas Projects, her insight will benefit us greatly.”
Ms. Smit currently serves Newmont Corporation as Senior Director, Concentrates and Dore Sales and Marketing. Her previous roles include Director, Marketing and Logistics for Nevada Copper, Senior Marketing Manager for Nevsun Resources, and Concentrate Marketing Manager for Capstone Mining Corp. She began her career in Audit and Assurance for PwC in Vancouver and Capital Markets in Hong Kong.
Pan Global has granted Ms. Smit 500,000 stock options of the Company. The stock options were granted pursuant to the Company's Omnibus Equity Incentive Compensation Plan. Each stock option entitles the holder to purchase one common share of the Company at a price of $0.35 per common share for a period of five years from the date of grant. The options will vest as follows: 250,000 after 12 months and the remaining 250,000 after 24 months.
Learn more about Pan Global Resources HERE.
About Corinne:
Corinne Smit is a senior leader with over 18 years of financial and commercial mining industry experience. Corinne is focused on commercial strategy, customer and partnership, sales and marketing, sales contract negotiation, strategic planning & execution, and bringing strong, disciplined commercial acumen to the table. She successfully leads a global commercial team that delivers $12 billion in annual global sales and logistics for Newmont, the world’s largest gold mining company. She is a subject matter expert in commercial matters including logistics, sales and marketing of concentrates including copper, gold, lead, zinc, in addition to selling dore and byproducts. She has demonstrated leadership across finance, accounting, sales and marketing, strategic planning, M&A activities. Corinne brings an extensive global mining industry network. Corinne has extensive global experience having either been based in or worked for companies in Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, the USA, Eritrea, Serbia, and Hong Kong.
Congratulations Pan Global Resources for electing Corinne Smit to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Corinne has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Two ACE Graduates Selected as Top 25 Women in Business in Colorado for 2023
Congratulations to Helen Raleigh and Natalie Levy for being selected as Top 25 Women in Business in Colorado for 2023 They both earned their CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Helen Raleigh and Natalie Levy for being selected as Top 25 Women in Business in Colorado for 2023 They both earned their CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
FOR RELEASE: ACE LLC Announces Two ACE Graduates Selected as Top 25 Women in Business in Colorado for 2023
Denver, June 30, 2023: Congratulations! You’ve been selected as one of the 2023 CWCC Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business. Our selection committee was honored to read your nomination and are thrilled to induct you into this year’s Top 25 class. Your work supporting and advancing women in business has not gone unnoticed and we are thrilled to celebrate you at our August 17th event.
I know I speak for the full CWCC team and board of directors, when I say CONGRATULATIONS!
We are beyond excited to have you as part of this class of women who are doing great work advancing all women in the world of business.
Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce
Learn more about the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce HERE.
About Helen:
Helen is an accomplished financial expert with two decades of experience in the financial services industry and demonstrated success achieving results: partnered with Citibank transition managers to transfer $1.6B in assets within one week. Brought Daimler AG’s Smart Car into the U.S. market. Held executive positions in several Fortune 500 companies including Citibank and Mercedes Benz Financial. Appointed as a member of Colorado Municipal Bond Supervision Advisory Board by Colorado Governor Hickenlooper. Currently the founder of Red Meadow Advisors, LLC, a wealth management firm in Colorado. Holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and two master degrees. Certified board candidate by Corporate Directors International.
Invited to the White House as an immigration expert. A highly sought-after thought leader, award-winning author and public speaker on immigration reform.
About Natalie:
Natalie Levy is an engineer and mathematician turned Wall Street derivatives trader, growth technology investor, and business-to-business (B2B) enterprise technology sales leader. She marries a deep understanding of data, data science, and technology paired with strong interpersonal skills. She has over a decade of angel investing experience and 20 years of hands-on operational experience through revenue execution, operational, and leadership roles selling into 34 countries. She experienced returns of 5-70x across all of her growth technology investments prior to 2018. She successfully exited 2 out of 15 investments, and experienced liquidity opportunities through Series D and Series E financing rounds.
Natalie ran investment deal sourcing efforts for a San Francisco-based private equity firm where she evaluated hundreds of investment opportunities and actively participated in operational recommendations for the firm’s investment portfolio companies.
She operates as a fractional revenue executive with deep expertise in real estate, financials, and technology and serves on two private company boards today. She is seeking opportunities with public and private companies with $100M-5Bn in market capitalization.
Congratulations Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce for selecting Helen Raleigh and Natalie Levy as two of the top 25 Most Powerful Women of Colorado. We know they both will continue to support and advance women in business for years to come.
Helen and Natalie have their board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Their designation, CDI.D, recognizes them as qualified corporate board candidates for a public or private board.
Michele Ashby, CDI.D, ACE Board Candidate, Appointed to the Treasury Metals Board
I am excited to join the Treasury Metals Board and looking forward to the journey. This Board appointment is the 97th for ACE Candidates.
I am excited to join the Treasury Metals Board and looking forward to the journey. This Board appointment is the 97th for ACE Candidates.
FOR RELEASE: ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Michele Ashby, CDI.D to the Treasury Metals Board
Denver, June 28, 2023: Treasury Metals Inc. (TSX: TML) (OTCQX: TSRMF) (“Treasury” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has filed with securities regulators the notice of annual general meeting of shareholders, management information circular (the “Circular”) and related documents (collectively, the “Meeting Documents”) for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company (the “Meeting”) to be held virtually on June 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time via live audio webcast online at https://web.lumiagm.com/200395339.
Jeremy Wyeth, President and CEO of the Company, commented: “As part of a Board renewal process that the Company began in 2022, we are pleased to welcome our two new director nominees, Michele Ashby and Jim Gowans, who both bring significant capital markets and mining industry experience to our Board.”
David Whittle, Chair of the Board, commented: “We are pleased to nominate Michele and Jim to the Board and look forward to their contributions in helping management drive the Goliath Gold Complex forward. ”
Learn more about Treasury Metals HERE.
About Michele:
Michele Ashby is an accomplished executive and engaged independent director,
commanding an impressive portfolio of directorial roles, independent director of now seven corporate boards since 2005, drawing from a wellspring of 30+ years' global experience in the mining and finance sectors. Mining analyst and Board Member expertise spans an array of minerals - gold, silver, copper, lithium, critical minerals, and rare earths, further enriched by involvement in green energy projects important for current shifts to EV products.
International footprint on mining boards with projects spanning Mexico, Argentina, the US, and Canada, and a diverse business portfolio reaching out to Africa, Russia's oil and gas sector, United Arab Emirates, UK, and Switzerland.
Founder and CEO of globally recognized Denver Gold Group, an international trade association for 17 years, then MINE LLC, bringing capital to resource projects globally. Currently steering ACE LLC, a platform dedicated to placing qualified women on corporate boards with 70% success rate. Recognized as one of the top 100 women in mining globally and one of the top 25 most powerful women in business in Colorado.
Congratulations Treasury Metals for electing Michele Ashby to your board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Michele has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Tina Morris, CDI.D, ACE Board Candidate, Appointed CEO to FLINTpro
Congratulations to Tina for her CEO appointment to FLINTpro. Tina's CEO appointment is the 8th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the ACE Board Certification Program in 2023.
Congratulations to Tina for her CEO appointment to FLINTpro. Tina's CEO appointment is the 8th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the ACE Board Certification Program in 2023.
FOR RELEASE - June 20, 2023
ACE LLC Announces the CEO Appointment of ACE Graduate, Tina Morris, CDI.D to FLINTpro
Fort Collins, Colorado / Canberra, Australia June 16, 2023: FLINTpro Appoints Tina Morris as New CEO to Drive Global Expansion and Enhance Environmental Measurement Transparency
FLINTpro, a world-leading climate change, and natural capital accounting software company, today announced that Tina Morris has been named as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Morris is charged with leading FLINTpro’s global expansion while delivering greater transparency and credibility of land-sector environmental measurement and greenhouse gas estimation (GGE).
With nearly 30 years of experience as a transformational leader, Morris brings a powerful mix of corporate and military backgrounds to FLINTpro. She joins FLINTpro from S&P Global Ratings where she most recently served as Chief Operating Officer, boasting a total of 20 years with the New-York based corporation. Her focus on teams, execution, and results is bolstered by seven years as a Commander in the U.S. Army and Military Police.
Earlier this month, FLINTpro announced a $9 million Series A investment to accelerate its mission to provide accurate data to support climate and nature reporting. Morris will be responsible for driving the next phase of growth, by doubling down on FLINTpro’s goal to position the company as the leading platform for land sector sustainability and GGE.
“The people, the team, and FLINTpro’s mission – bringing transparency and a credible methodology to the carbon accounting space – were the key drivers for me joining the company,” said Tina Morris, FLINTpro, CEO. “This is an exciting moment for FLINTpro to accelerate the delivery of their unique data sets and tools, powered by their world-class scientific team. Their capabilities are exceptional, and I am thrilled to join and continue to bring value and impact to the sector.”
With a wealth of expertise gained from years at the forefront of the financial sector, Morris thrives when tackling complex operational challenges while empowering and leading teams. Throughout her tenure as S&P’s Global Practice Leader for U.S. Public Finance and Global Structured Finance and Global Head of Rating Operations, she has developed effective credit, risk, and sustainable finance solutions for renowned organizations worldwide.
“I’m excited to team up with Tina to drive the product forward; she clearly understands what the different market sectors need and unique insights across various categories,” said FLINTpro Founder and former CEO, Dr. Rob Waterworth. “Her experience in global operations is going to be pivotal in delivering FLINTpro’s global expansion. She’s got the intestinal fortitude, the strength, and the ability to make decisions and drive them. She was also the right cultural fit for our team, which is extremely important to our organization.”
Waterworth will increase his focus on the science to supercharge FLINTpro’s work, alongside the product and development team. In particular, Waterworth will spearhead the development of a series of new global products that will improve the integration of spatial data and models into solutions that can be used by any organisation seeking to improve land management and reporting.
With Morris at the helm, FLINTpro is well-positioned to lead the way in bringing much-needed transparency and credibility to the natural capital and land-based accounting sector, to help organizations, financial institutions, and governments to better manage greenhouse gas emissions and enable nature-positive outcomes.
Learn more about FLINTpro HERE.
About Tina:
Tina Morris is the newly appointed CEO of FLINTpro and former Chief Operating Officer of S&P Global Ratings, responsible for leading the data, operations, in-business control and Lean management teams, as well as transformational programs such as Simplify. Most recently, Tina was Global Practice Leader for U.S. Public Finance and Global Structured Finance, and before that Global Head of Rating Operations.
Before joining S&P Global, Tina served seven years in the U.S. Army, including commanding the 25th Military Police in Hawaii. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point, and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Tina is based at FLINTpro’s US headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado, and lives in the nearby city of Denver.
Congratulations FLINTpro for appointing Tina Morris as CEO. We know she will bring value to the company, board and stakeholders well.
Tina has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Natascha Kiernan, CDI.D, ACE Board Candidate, Appointed to ONYEN Advisory Board.
Congratulations to Natascha for her Board appointment to the ONYEN Advisory Board. Natascha's Board appointment is the 96th for ACE Graduates and Natascha's 6th Board appointment overall. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the ACE Board Certification Program in 2019.
Congratulations to Natascha for her Board appointment to the ONYEN Advisory Board. Natascha's Board appointment is the 96th for ACE Graduates and Natascha's 6th Board appointment overall. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the ACE Board Certification Program in 2019.
FOR RELEASE - June 13, 2023 - Toronto, ON
ACE LLC Announces the Board Appointment of ACE Graduate, Natascha Kiernan, CDI.D to the ONYEN Advisory Board.
ONYEN pleased to announce the addition of Natascha Kiernan to the Advisory Board.
ONYEN was created by 4 ACE Graduates, Laurie Clark (current CEO), Ingrid Hibbard, Sabrina Diaz, and Ani Markova. ONYEN offers resource companies an innovative software solution to not only complete their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting obligations, but to heighten their ESG profile.
ONYEN’s automated ESG reporting solution overcomes the challenge of reporting on ESG criteria obtained from diverse locations and delivered to different parties with different interests.
The Board of Director’s Focus: Aligning to the rating agencies (e.g. ISS) to ensure their scores are in line with the company mandates and performance measurements; risks to their people and their business; governance; and ultimately, to drive shareholder value and a better bottom line.
Learn more about ONYEN HERE.
About Natascha:
Natascha Kiernan is an experienced independent director, lawyer, and strategic advisor. Ms. Kiernan received her J.D. from Columbia University and has held senior positions with several prominent international law firms, including 12 years in the New York and London offices of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. She has 18 years experience advising governments, financial institutions, and corporations on complex, multi-billion dollar M&A and finance transactions involving mining, energy, and infrastructure assets.
Ms. Kiernan serves currently as an independent director on the boards of Green Impact Partners, Empress Royalty Corp (TSXV: EMPR), Soma Gold Corp (TSXV: Soma) and Altaley Mining Corporation (TSXV: ATLY), and as a Board Member Consultant to the BC Energy Regulator. She is the founder and principal of Bellevue Strategic Advisory, which provides advice to corporate clients on transaction structuring, risk management, and corporate governance.
Congratulations ONYEN for electing Natascha Kiernan to your advisory board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Natascha has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.
Christie Alexander, CDI.D, ACE Board Candidate, Appointed to KMI International Board
Congratulations to Christie Alexander for her Board appointment to the KMI International Board. Christie's Board appointment is the 95th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program Online at ACE LLC.
Congratulations to Christie Alexander for her Board appointment to the KMI International Board. Christie's Board appointment is the 95th for ACE Graduates. She earned her CDI.D designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program Online at ACE LLC.
FOR RELEASE – May 9, 2023 -- Orlando, FL
ACE LLC Announces the board appointment of ACE Graduate, Christie Alexander, CDI.D to the KMI International Board.
KMI International announces the appointment of Christie Alexander, CDI.D to the KMI Board of Directors. “KMI is pleased to welcome Christie to our Board of Directors,” says CEO and Chairman of the Board John Manning. “She is a valuable addition to the board, promoting the success of KMI as we continue to grow.” Christie Alexander, Senior Vice President at CrossMarc Services, LLC, has three decades of experience as a senior commercial real estate executive. She earned her CDI.D board certification from Corporate Directors International, LLC. “It is an honor to be elected to serve such a highly respected construction consultancy group,” says Christie Alexander.
Founded in 1999, KMI International is a global program and construction management consulting firm that offers industry-leading levels of talent, resources, and experience along with the added benefit of a personal, hands-on, custom-tailored approach for each project. An employee-owned company, KMI provides robust and agile leadership to owners at every project stage. Clients turn to KMI to bring a derailed project out of trouble or to ensure a complex project is properly managed from its inception.
Learn more about KMI International HERE.
About Christie:
Christie Alexander is a commercial real estate executive providing consulting, advisory and brokerage services. Her client list includes Shell Oil Products US, Deloitte, and Ruth’s Chris Steak House.
She is a trusted and respected advisor with broad experience including acquisition and disposition strategies and due diligence and feasibility analysis in all commercial property types. Specialties include medical properties and restaurants, as well as corporate relocations.
Congratulations KMI International for electing Christie Alexander to your Board. We know she will bring value and serve the board, company and stakeholders well.
Christie has her board certification from Corporate Directors International LLC, USA. Her designation, CDI.D, recognizes her as a qualified corporate board candidate for a public or private board.