Jennifer Young

Jennifer is currently on a mid-career sabbatical from her Director role at Suncor Energy to pursue an MBA in Sustainable Innovation at the University of Victoria. She is driven by the opportunity to contribute to the low-carbon economy transition while sustaining the strength of Canada’s energy sector. 

With 20 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, Jennifer has held leadership and technical roles across exploration, development, growth, and environmental stewardship, both domestically and internationally. 

A Professional Geoscientist and proud Newfoundlander, Jennifer is a dedicated mother of two and the supportive spouse of a Renewable Energy start-up co-founder. In her spare time, she enjoys soccer, travel, and recharging in nature.