Meet our 2024 Speakers

With over 16 years in the transportation electrical field, Amy Hunter combines field and design experience in traffic signals, roadway and area lighting, and ITS. She has written papers, training manuals, assessment and design guidelines, standards, and specifications. Amy is a PBX Engineering principal and Transportation team lead, IMSA-BC President, and ACEC Transportation Committee member. Amy is a regular speaker at conferences and tradeshows across Canada and the US, sharing her expertise.

Chris is a Territory Manager at Lafarge Canada. Prior to joining Lafarge, Chris worked for AECOM in the UK and in Canada, most recently as a Business Development Manager for their transportation business line in WCAN. Chris has a passion for building strong relationships within our local construction industry, which he is able to do through open communication and through taking a genuine interest in people.

Colin is an expert in leadership. He has 26 years of international experience, including seven years as Chief Operating Officer for Demonware, the online studio for Activision, a global video game publisher. Today, Colin speaks on a variety of topics that help professionals lead themselves and others successfully. Colin lives in North Vancouver with his wife, three rambunctious boys, and two dogs.

Erica manages KWL’s Water Resources (South Coast) sector, leading 26 engineering, technical, and support staff. With expertise in fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, and hydraulic assessments, she has over a decade of experience delivering engineering projects. Erica excels at managing multi-member task forces, collaborating with municipalities, First Nations, and regulators. She is a skilled communicator, adept at conveying technical information to diverse audiences.

Erin is a Senior Project Manager at PBX Engineering and serves as a Director at ACEC-BC. A registered Professional Engineer with EGBC and an MBA graduate from Arizona State University, she brings extensive experience in project delivery, business development, and marketing. Outside of her professional endeavors, Erin loves spending time with her family exploring the outdoors in Deep Cove.

Genevieve Brown is a hydrologist with Northwest Hydraulic Consultants. Her work focuses on understanding climate change impacts to watersheds across western Canada and the US in support of floodplain management, infrastructure planning, and water management. Throughout her career, she has been an active volunteer in industry organizations and supporting YPs, serving as the past-chair of the ACEC-BC Young Professional Group and founding NHC’s Early Career Group.

Graham is a Professional Engineer in British Columbia, a Partner with the MCW Group of Companies and the Manager of the Airport Projects Group (APG). Graham co-manages the Vancouver Office and oversees electrical and communications design for a variety of projects particularly for large infrastructure clients. As Manager of APG, he leads airport terminal projects for MCW,  notably with the Vancouver Airport Authority, one of North America’s leading airports.  

Jenna Simzer is a Geotechnical Engineer and VP of Mine Waste at WSP Canada Inc., overseeing teams in BC, Prairies, North, and Ontario. She has worked on soil and rock tunnels, transit station upgrades, and managed repairs for water dams and tailings storage facilities. She led the Water Management team before starting her current role in July 2023. Active with the Canadian Dam Association, she has published papers with the International Commission on Large Dams and guest lectures at UBC.

Katherine is pursuing her passion for STEM, buildings things and community contribution through her career in Rail & Transit Engineering, focusing on design and project delivery. At Mott MacDonald, she works with diverse teams to solve urban challenges. Katherine compliments her technical and project expertise with a collaborative attitude striving to meet stakeholder needs. She volunteers for ACEC-BC and supports young professionals and women in male-dominated industries.

Dr. Rishi Gupta is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Victoria (UVic). He leads the Facility for Innovative Materials and Infrastructure Monitoring (FIMIM) at UVic. His areas of interest include development of sustainable construction technologies, structural health monitoring, and non-destructive evaluation. He has more than 20 years of combined academic and industry experience.

Rishi is a Fellow of Engineers Canada, recipient of UVic’s REACH award and recipient of the teaching excellence award from EGBC. Rishi is also the Vice President International of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering and currently serving on the Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board of Engineers Canada.

Selena Wilson is a Professional Engineer specializing in transportation infrastructure projects. With 20 years of experience in civil design and project management, her portfolio includes a full range of projects from large, complex highway design-build to local ports and municipal infrastructure. Working across BC with a focus in the Lower Mainland, Selena’s current role as Vice President – Resource Manager, Canada includes leadership of engineering teams, business operations, and client development for Mott MacDonald Canada Limited.

Selena has been recognized for her technical, professional, and community service through selection as the winner of the 2013 ACEC-BC Young Professional Award, 2014 Allen D. Williams Scholarship Award, 2015 APEGBC Young Professional Award, and 2016 Engineers Canada Young Engineer Achievement Award.

Tobi Allen is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in Europe and North America. He holds a Master’s in Engineering and Management from the University of Exeter and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Surveying from the University of Reading. Currently, he oversees Ausenco’s Infrastructure engineering operations in Canada, the US, and Mexico, and is dedicated to advancing the company’s Graduate and Co-op Programs. Tobi is active in diversity initiatives and mentors within Women@Ausenco. He lives in Port Moody, enjoys sports, and volunteers as a soccer coach.

William Johnston is a structural engineer with 20+ years of experience. He leads Business Development for WSP’s National Buildings team and is the BC Regional Lead. A member of WSP’s global structural leadership and Modern Methods of Construction groups, he also sits on the ACEC-BC Board and Wood WORKS! BC Governance Committee. His global experience spans Canada, South Africa, the UK, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Sudan, with projects ranging from London high-rises to rural schools in South Africa.

Yulia Liem is a Principal and Senior Transportation Engineer with Bunt & Associates Engineering Ltd. (Bunt), a leading transportation planning and engineering firm in Western Canada. Yulia has been with Bunt & Associates since 2004 and during this time has acquired solid transportation engineering skills, a broad knowledge of planning work, and strong leadership skills. Yulia sits as a Board of Director in the corporate level since 2020, along with four other Board members.  Appointed as the Regional Manager for British Columbia in 2023, Yulia strives to foster a positive work culture and provide her team with opportunities to learn, innovate, collaborate and excel as a transportation specialist.