Alyssa Bruce, Program Delivery Director
MSc Sustainable Energy Development | BComm
Alyssa has over 17 years of experience in land asset administration and management in the upstream oil and gas industry. A growing awareness of the importance of reducing energy sector emissions and other cumulative impacts of energy development motivated Alyssa’s pursuit of a MSc in Sustainable Energy Development (SEDV) graduate degree from the University of Calgary.
Leveraging her career experience, Alyssa’s SEDV capstone research project investigated the opportunities and barriers to repurposing inactive oil and gas sites in Alberta for small-scale solar PV installations. Her partner organization representative for the capstone was Keith Hirsche and through this collaboration, Alyssa was introduced to the RenuWell Project and its partners, including Iron & Earth.
Alyssa is inspired by the breadth of skills and expertise of fossil fuel workers that are transferable to the renewable energy sector and she is driven to raise awareness of opportunities for career diversification. She is honoured to be a part of the Iron and Earth team as the Program Delivery Director and support the organization’s important work and unique purpose.
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Iron & Earth was founded within Treaty 6 Territory and within the Métis homelands and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional territories of many First Nations, including the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuliné (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux), and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot).
Iron & Earth acknowledges that our work takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across Canada. We recognize the ongoing impacts of colonialism and the deep connection that Indigenous communities have with the land, water, and environment. Our commitment to a Just Transition is informed by Indigenous land stewardship principles. We are dedicated to fostering partnerships with Indigenous communities, respecting their sovereignty, and learning from their knowledge and traditions. We strive to ensure that our initiatives are inclusive and support community-driven climate solutions, contributing to a sustainable and equitable future for all. We honor the diverse histories, languages, and cultures of Indigenous Peoples and commit to continuing our journey of learning and reconciliation as we work together toward a thriving green economy.