IGC 2028 Foundation Board

Executive Directors

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Other Directors

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  • University of Calgary - Professor, Faculty of Science, Department of Earth, Energy, and Environment

    Professor David Eaton was appointed 2015-2020 as NSERC/Chevron Industrial Research Chair in Microseismic System Dynamics in the Department of Geoscience at the University of Calgary. Together with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, his work focuses primarily on advancement of research, education and technological innovations in microseismic methods and their practical applications for resource development, with a secondary focus on the deep lithospheric structure of continents. In 2007, he rejoined the University of Calgary as Head of the Department of Geoscience, after an 11-year academic career at the University of Western Ontario. His postdoctoral research experience included work at Arco’s Research and Technical Services (Plano, Texas) and the Geological Survey of Canada (Ottawa). He has recently published a textbook on Passive Seismic Monitoring of Induced Seismicity. His work has been recognized by several major awards including the J. Tuzo Wilson medal from the Canadian Geophysical Union and a 2020 NSERC Synergy Award for Innovation.

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  • Liaison with IGC-NOC

    University of Calgary - Associate Professor, Faculty of Science, Department of Earth, Energy, and Environment

    Glenn is a geologist, turned ninth-grade earth science teacher, turned geoscience education researcher.

    He is currently an associate professor at the University of Calgary in the Department of Earth, Energy, and Environment, where he has been since 2013. His research focuses on teaching geoscience content using the history and philosophy of geology. He also researches how the use of metaphor impacts teaching and learning and how students learn when using virtual outcrop models.

  • Shaurat Sayani is a senior geoscience and energy professional with over 20 years of experience turning technical insight into strategic value. She has led multidisciplinary teams, managed complex subsurface programs, and delivered results across exploration, development, A&D evaluation, long-term planning, and risk management.

    Passionate about responsible resource development and continuous improvement, Shaurat excels at bridging technical and business priorities to drive performance and unlock new opportunities. A proud achievement in her career was co-chairing a technical conference committee at Husky Energy, showcasing technical achievements and fostering collaboration across the organization.

    She is a registered Professional Geologist (APEGA) and holds an MBA from Cornell University.

  • Manitoba Geological Survey

    Tânia Martins obtained her PhD in Geology in 2009 from the University of Porto (Portugal) studying Li-Sn-Nb-Ta mineralization in granitic pegmatites.

    In 2010 and 2011 Tânia worked at the University of Manitoba, Canada, on the mineralogy of alkaline rocks and carbonatites.

    Tânia joined the Manitoba Geological Survey in November 2011 and has since May 2023, been Chief Geologist for the Precambrian Geoscience section.

  • Consultant

    Former ADM (ECCC, NRCan, AAFC)

    Former Interim CEO Ducks Unlimited Canada

    Brian currently spends part of his time consulting, writing, speaking as an ally for reconciliation, as well as volunteering as an advisor, executive coach, and mentor.

  • Liaison with IGC-NOC

    Mount Royal University - Associate Professor, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences

    International Director - Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences

    Katherine is fascinated by the processes that form the “Earth beneath our feet”. She is the Director for the Community Science Liaison program that strives to embed place- and curriculum-based citizen science programs in Canadian kindergarten to grade 12 classrooms. Teachers appreciate these projects because they bring the real world into their classrooms, students feel empowered because they contribute towards improved understanding of their scientific-environmental backyards and scientists get rejuvenated passions for their disciplines through these student’s enthusiasm and energetic approaches to these programs.

    Katherine is also a very passionate promoter of the geosciences and has just recently developed a model to change the general public perception of the geosciences through national and international collaborations across these geoscience communities represented by various components of this Canadian bid to host IGC 2028.

    In addition to being the Chair for the CNC – IUGS and the International Director for the Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences; Katherine developed significant management, leadership and communication skills through her 33 years in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserves (RCNR) where she was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee medal for her combined service to the RCNR and the geoscience academic community.

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  • P. Geo., FGC

    CEO Geoscientists Canada

    Andrea Waldie is CEO of Geoscientists Canada, the national organization of the professional geoscientist self-regulatory organizations. She enjoys speaking and collaborating nationally and internationally on matters supporting excellence in geoscience professionalism. A director of the APGO Education Foundation and treasurer of the Global Geoscience Professionalism Group, she is a registered professional geoscientist, a Fellow of Geoscientists Canada, and PGO Award of Merit (2023) recipient.

  • Daniel Lebel spent most of his career in the Geological Survey of Canada, including Director General from 2011 to 2024 and other executive and managerial roles.

    He also led geoscience research in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta and Quebec Appalachians and authored over 50 geoscientific research and other papers.

To see who was on the IGC Foundation Board for the bid, click here. Thank you all for your support and the role you played in helping Canada win the bid to host IGC in 2028.