Marla Orenstein is an independent expert who focuses on how policy can be used to maximize both sustainability and prosperity as the world transitions to cleaner forms of energy.  Marla served for six years as Director of Resources, Environment and Economy at the Canada West Foundation, a public policy think tank. She has also held the roles of President of the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA), EFL Fellow and Ambassador, and Advisor for Avatar Innovations. Marla founded and for 12 years led Habitat Health Impact Consulting, where she worked closely with governments, industry, international agencies and communities on the impacts of resource and infrastructure development projects around the world, including electricity, mining, solar, wind, hydro, carbon capture, and oil & gas.