An executive mentoring session with Janine Sullivan, President & CEO of FortisAlberta.

About Janine

Janine brings nearly 30 years of industry experience to her role as President and Chief Executive Officer of FortisAlberta. A longtime member of the Fortis group of companies, she has developed a deep understanding of the regulated utility space in progressive leadership positions at both Newfoundland Power and FortisAlberta.  As President and CEO, Janine leads the Company’s efforts to safely deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity to more than half a million customers across Alberta. Under her direction, FortisAlberta is fostering innovation, investing in communities and supporting economic growth across its service territory.  

A respected voice in Canada’s energy landscape, Janine received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of her leadership and ongoing support of women and youth pursuing careers in the skilled trades. She was named an inaugural member of Electricity Canada’s Women in Electricity Leadership Circle and is a sought-after panelist and speaker at industry events.  

Janine is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) in Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Memorial University. She serves on the Board of Directors of FortisBC, Electricity Canada, Western Energy Institute and CAREERS: The Next Generation, where she supports initiatives that connect youth with career opportunities in the skilled trades.  

Originally from Newfoundland, Janine has proudly called Alberta home for almost 20 years. She has come to know the province well — by both regularly visiting the company’s 37 service points and driving her two boys to hockey rinks across Alberta. 

An executive mentoring session with Melanie Bayley, CEO & Managing Partner of Energex Advisors.

About Melanie

Melanie Bayley is the CEO and Managing Partner of Energex Advisors, a Canadian consulting firm specializing in the utility sector.

In her role, Melanie leads strategic engagements with project developers, utilities, Indigenous organizations, consumer advocates, governments, agencies and regulators to help them navigate the complex and evolving energy policy and regulatory environment. She provides advice on utility planning and operations, regulatory frameworks and governance, business development and growth, policy advocacy and strategy, Indigenous partnerships, and project development. Melanie is known for finding innovative solutions to complex problems and strategizing for the long term, with the big picture at the forefront.

Prior to co-founding Energex Advisors, Melanie held senior executive roles with Alberta’s largest utility company. She was the President of ATCO Electric and its subsidiary utilities in the Yukon and Northwest Territories, and prior to that was the Chief Regulatory Officer with accountability for the regulatory affairs of all of ATCO’s natural gas and electric utility businesses. She was active on the Board of Directors of Electricity Canada, serving on its Executive Committee, numerous other Board Committees, and as Vice Chair and Chair. Melanie is currently serving as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, one of Canada’s flagship polytechnic institutes. She holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta and is a registered professional engineer with APEGA.

Melanie lives in Sherwood Park, Alberta with her husband, teenaged daughters, two cats and a rambunctious dog. In her spare time she loves to travel abroad, and to spend time with family at the lake.

An executive mentoring coffee with Bev Stewart, Chief Financial Officer at Iconic Power Systems.

About Bev:

Bev Stewart is Iconic’s Chief Financial Officer and a respected leader with over 30 years of experience in the power industry. Since joining Iconic Power Systems in 2017, Bev has brought a wealth of global leadership experience across the power, oil, and gas sectors, consistently guiding organizations through complex operational and strategic landscapes. 

As a key member of the senior leadership team, Bev plays an integral role in shaping both strategic direction and day-to-day operations. She leads with clarity and precision, overseeing contracts, risk management, and financial stewardship with a focus on simplicity, accuracy, and timeliness in reporting. 

Bev is particularly recognized for her strength in balance sheet management and cost optimization, driving sustainable growth and operational excellence. Her leadership is grounded in thoughtful decision-making, collaboration, and a commitment to empowering teams. 

Areas of Expertise: 

• Commercial and contractual negotiations 
• Risk management 
• Forecasting and financial planning 
• Working capital management 
• International operations 
• Human resources leadership 
• Strategic growth and organizational development 

An executive mentoring coffee with Nicole Arienzale, Vice President Corporate Services at Rising Edge Group.

About Nicole:

Nicole is the Vice President Corporate Services at Rising Edge Group, a high-voltage electrical infrastructure company operating across North America. Rising Edge helps clients safely design, build and connect the energy infrastructure that North America depends on. 

Nicole provides executive leadership to an integrated portfolio, including Human Resources, IT, Change Management, and Document Control. A strategic and people-focused leader, she champions initiatives that strengthens company culture and engagement, finds alignment between strategy and operations, and advances people, process and system development to support organizational growth. 

Nicole has over 25 years of experience in the energy and utilities sectors. She holds a Master of Education degree from the University of Calgary and is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources. Born and raised in Calgary, she volunteers her time as a Board member for the Calgary Winter Club and with the CPHR Alberta mentorship program. 

An executive mentoring coffee with Melanie Popp, Director at PwC Canada.

About Melanie:

Melanie Popp, P.Eng. is a believer in reinvention. 

She began her career as a highly technical engineer in the oil and gas industry, spending 15 years solving complex operational challenges and leading technical teams. When an industry downturn resulted in a layoff, she took the opportunity to reinvent herself, building new expertise in data, analytics, and digital technologies before eventually transitioning into management consulting. Today, she is a Director with PwC Canada, where she helps organizations navigate large-scale business and technology transformations. 

While reinventing her career, Melanie was also raising her son as a solo parent for much of his life. Watching him develop into a competitive athlete taught her as much about perseverance, resilience, and growth as any professional experience. She firmly believes that careers, like sports, are won through continuous learning, adaptability, and the willingness to get back up after setbacks. 

Giving back has always been an important part of Melanie's journey. She has served as an elected Councillor with APEGA and volunteered with numerous community and industry organizations, including the Calgary Stampede and Freestyle Alberta. She is passionate about helping others expand their horizons, navigate career transitions, and discover opportunities they may not yet see for themselves. 

As a mentor, Melanie brings practical advice, honest perspectives, and a healthy sense of humour. Having experienced career setbacks, industry disruption, leadership challenges, and a few unexpected plot twists along the way, she knows that success is rarely a straight line.  

Fun fact: In addition to being an engineer, consultant, board volunteer, and parent, Melanie is also an award-winning knitter, proving that pattern recognition is useful both in business transformation and in untangling yarn. 

An afternoon of golf at Carnmoney Golf and Country Club with the Chair of Women+Power, Johanne Picard-Thompson.

About The Experience:

Join Johanne Picard-Thompson, Chair of Women+Power for an afternoon of golf, insight and career stories. With over 30 years of C-suite experience across technology, Oil and Gas and Utility sectors, Johanne will share her perspective of managing career challenges and transformational industry change.

About The Golf Course:

Carnmoney is a beautiful golf course in the south of Calgary. The whole course is eminently walkable through wind-swept rugged terrain. Three top designers have rated the course no less than 9.5 out of a possible 10. 

Join two influential leaders from Alberta’s power industry for an exclusive lunch and meaningful conversation. Connect with Sarah Stevens, Senior Vice President, Regulatory and Chief Legal Officer at ENMAX, and Jennifer Addison, a Senior Executive at EPCOR whose portfolio spans corporate services and energy services. This is a rare opportunity to hear firsthand about their leadership journeys and gain insight into Alberta’s evolving energy sector.

About Sarah:

Sarah is Senior Vice President, Regulatory and Chief Legal Officer at ENMAX, where she leads the legal, regulatory, compliance and corporate secretary functions.

Since joining ENMAX in 2013, she has held progressively senior roles across the organization, including Vice President, Customer Relations and System Development with ENMAX Power and Director, Legal Services. Sarah has extensive legal experience in private practice and in-house, advising on corporate, commercial, transactional and litigation matters.

She also serves on the Board of Versant Power, ENMAX’s Maine-based regulated transmission and distribution business. 

About Jennifer:

Jennifer Addison is responsible for legal services; compliance, ethics and privacy; communications and public engagement; and sustainability and public affairs at EPCOR. 

In addition, she leads EPCOR’s Energy Services business, which provides rate regulated and default supply electricity services in Alberta, as well as customer care and billing services for customers in Canada and the US. 

Jennifer has led a number of EPCOR’s shared services functions since joining the company in 2017, including information services and supply chain management.  Prior to joining EPCOR, she held progressively more senior roles at Stantec, a global engineering and design firm, helping to grow the business. 

In step with being a strong supporter of community and the arts, she is Chair of the board of directors for Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre. 

Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Laws from Queen’s University and is a member of the Law Society of Alberta.

An executive mentoring coffee with Patricia Briner, President at Arctic Arrow Powerline Group of Companies.

About Patricia:

Patricia Briner serves as President of Arctic Arrow Powerline Group Ltd., a leading Canadian powerline construction company with more than 45 years of experience delivering critical utility infrastructure projects across Western Canada. She provides strategic leadership focused on operational excellence, safety, client partnerships, and sustainable growth while guiding one of the region's most established utility contractors. 

Patricia is recognized for building strong client relationships, developing high-performing teams, and fostering meaningful Indigenous and community partnerships. She champions a culture grounded in integrity, safety, and respect, while promoting workforce development and collaboration across the industry. Passionate about developing people and advancing innovation within the energy sector, she is committed to supporting the expansion and maintenance of the critical electrical infrastructure that powers homes, businesses, and communities. Through her leadership, Arctic Arrow continues to deliver reliable infrastructure solutions while helping shape the future of Canada's energy industry. 

Cheer on Cavalry FC in VIP style! Enjoy four Officer’s Club tickets to a 2027 regular-season home game, complete with VIP parking and a delicious buffet.

Generously donated by ATCO.

Enjoy a memorable dining experience with a $200 gift card to NOtaBLE in Calgary. Whether it’s a special night out or a chance to try something new, this is the perfect excuse to gather around the table and enjoy great food.

A personalized one-to-one coaching experience designed to help you lead with greater clarity, confidence and impact. Over six months, you’ll have dedicated space with a certified executive coach to work through real leadership challenges, strengthen how you show up in your role, make thoughtful decisions about your career and leadership, and move forward with greater confidence in what comes next. Includes career and leadership style assessments, goal setting, and online one-hour sessions twice monthly around your preferred schedule. 

Retail value: 
$6,500 CAD 

Generously donated by Growthpoints Strategies.

Attend the 2026 AXIS Connects Leadership Forum on November 23 at Calgary’s BMO Centre. This inspiring day of leadership and connection features keynote presentations from beloved Canadian artist and author Jann Arden and five-time Olympic medallist Tessa Virtue. The winning bidder will receive one ticket to the 2026 AXIS Connects Leadership Forum.

Generously donated by AXIS Connects.

Attend the 2026 AXIS Connects Leadership Forum on November 23 at Calgary’s BMO Centre. This inspiring day of leadership and connection features keynote presentations from beloved Canadian artist and author Jann Arden and five-time Olympic medallist Tessa Virtue. The winning bidder will receive one ticket to the 2026 AXIS Connects Leadership Forum.

Generously donated by AXIS Connects.

Escape to the mountains with two hydrotherapy day passes to Kananaskis Nordic Spa. Relax and recharge while exploring the hot and cold pools and indoor and outdoor amenities throughout the spa’s 50,000-square-foot facility.

Generously donated by Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge.

Add a little sparkle with this matching Orsay Charm Necklace and Bracelet from celebrated Canadian designer Dean Davidson. Featuring hand-set cubic zirconia charms suspended from subtle signature gold-plated chains, these versatile pieces can be worn together or separately.

Generously donated by the Dean Davidson Jewellery Collection.

Make a statement with two modern gold pieces from celebrated Canadian designer Dean Davidson. This package includes the bold Tokyo Chain Necklace, featuring chunky cube-shaped links and an adjustable slider, paired with lightweight Small Square Hoops inspired by contemporary architecture.

Generously donated by the Dean Davidson Jewellery Collection.

Gather your favourite women for an unforgettable brunch experience at Calgary’s charming and historic Deane House. 

Enjoy an intimate gathering for 4–6 women, complete with delicious brunch, mimosas, and an inspiring wealth mini-session hosted by Sofia Williams, Investment Advisor at Raymond James. 

This exclusive experience is designed to spark meaningful conversations, build financial confidence, and empower women to take action toward their financial future. 

Your experience includes: 

🥂 An elegant brunch at Deane House for 4–6 women 

🍾 Mimosas and time to connect with your favourite people 

💰 A private wealth mini-session with Sofia Williams 

📖 Practical insights on building, protecting, and growing wealth 

✨ A memorable experience designed to inspire financial confidence and meaningful conversations 

Whether you’re a group of friends, business partners, or women looking to elevate their financial knowledge, this is an opportunity to gather, indulge, and invest in yourselves. 

Prize Value: $1,000 

Generously donated by Sofia Williams, Investment Advisor, Raymond James

Be ready for wherever the road takes you with this emergency travel kit from ENMAX. The package includes a soft cooler and roadside emergency kit, along with a flashlight and multitool. Two YETI travel mugs complete this practical package for daily commutes or weekend adventures.

Generously donated by ENMAX.

Celebrate the season with two tickets to Byron Stripling’s Holiday Swing, featuring the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Enjoy a lively evening of festive favourites, vibrant vocals and Stripling’s dazzling trumpet performance at 7:30 p.m. on November 26, 2026, at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.

Generously donated by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.

Know yourself. Lead better. Lift another woman with you. 

A personalized executive leadership experience from Monark combining behavioural diagnostics, organizational psychology, executive coaching and AI-powered leadership development. The winning bidder will receive a personalized Leadership Intelligence assessment and debrief, three months of Monark, and an executive coaching session focused on a real leadership challenge. 

And because leadership should create opportunity for others, the winner will also nominate an emerging woman leader to receive her own Monark leadership experience (diagnostic and leadership intelligence profile report). 

The package includes the following: 

• A validated leadership/personality diagnostic  
• A 60-minute private debrief with one of Monark’s organizational psychologists  
• A personalized Leadership Intelligence profile: strengths, derailers, communication tendencies, decision-making patterns and 2–3 highest-leverage areas to develop 
• 90 day leadership development plan 
• A 60-minute follow up call with an executive coach 
• 3 months of Monark access, including AI practice/coaching tools 
• Nominate another emerging woman leader — perhaps someone earlier in her career who wouldn’t ordinarily have access to executive assessment/coaching 

Retail Value $4,000.

Generously donated by Monark.