Rochelle Longval is sparking innovative change. Upon relocating to a rural village, she gained a firsthand perspective on the importance of accessible energy, driving her focus towards direct utilization opportunities for communities. As the Vice President of Geothermal at Blue Spark Energy, Longval is spearheading the development of a novel scale removal technology to increase the lifespan of geothermal wells and boost the economic viability of geothermal projects globally. Her vision lies in creating a movement towards sustainable wellbore cleaning with Blue Spark leading the way as we build our energy future. Rochelle’s transformative leadership has earned her recognition through the Young Women in Energy Award for “Changing the Face of Energy”. As an Ambassador with Energy Futures Lab, she focuses on intergenerational collaboration and discovering synergies within the emerging energy space. Her role as the WING Canada Ambassador allows her to promote education, professional development, and career advancement in the energy sector. Recently acknowledged by APEGA for her integrity, expertise and outstanding accomplishments, she has been awarded the 2023 Early Accomplishment Award.