Elisa is Chief Executive Officer of Marine Renewables Canada, where she leads efforts to advance Canada’s offshore wind, tidal, wave, and river current energy sector. She brings more than a decade of experience in marine renewable energy and a broad background in clean technology, energy policy, business development, and stakeholder engagement. In her role, Elisa works to advance supportive policy and regulatory frameworks, build international business opportunities, and enhance the capacity of the local supply chain. Elisa has also designed and led numerous engagement and outreach activities to grow knowledge and support for marine renewable energy development.
Elisa is a founding member of Electricity Alliance Canada (EAC) and the former Canadian Council on Renewable Electricity (CanCORE). She is currently Canada’s alternate delegate on the International Energy Agency’s Ocean Energy Systems Executive Committee. She has served on advisory and governance boards for the National Research Council, Offshore Energy Research Association, the Pan-American Marine Energy Conference (PAMEC), and was recognized as a 2018 Clean50 honouree.
Previously, Elisa held roles with Sustainable Development Technology Canada, the Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy (FORCE), and the Nova Scotia Department of Energy.
Elisa holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master in Public Administration from Dalhousie University.