Ambassador

Cailee Ellis

Cailee’s experience includes roles as Head of Sustainability and Environment where she oversaw development and execution of a Western Canadian Sustainability Strategy, leading major initiatives related to climate and energy, circular economy, nature (water & biodiversity), community investment, human rights and indigenous engagement. In her portfolio Cailee also oversaw environmental management and public affairs. Cailee spent over 15 years in the energy sector, gaining experience in clean tech investment, government and leading environment and regulatory affairs portfolios with upstream and midstream oil and gas companies. Passionate about creating better outcomes for society, Cailee served as a Fellow with the Energy Futures Lab from 2020-2023, and sits as Board Chair with the Fig Tree Foundation and Vice-Chair with the Calgary Regional Airshed Zone.

Cailee holds an MBA in Executive Management, M.Sc. in Environmental Practice and a Water Resources Engineering Technology Diploma, and has completed executive education programs in climate and energy policy and regulatory leadership. Outside of her professional career, Cailee is the best version of herself when in nature, scrambling the Rockies, cross country skiing, cycling, and traveling.