Team
Jill Baker is an environmental and social assessment executive, with over 20 years of diverse leadership experience working for the Alberta and federal governments, international financial institutions, the private sector, and non-profit organizations. She has worked on projects and policy development in the Canadian energy sector including nuclear.
Jill is the past Executive Director of the International Association for Impact Assessment, a global network of assessment professionals. She was also a Vice President at the Public Policy Forum. She was a Director of Policy in the federal government with both the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE), as well as Natural Resources Canada, and started her career in Ottawa with Environment and Climate Change Canada.
A former broadcast journalist now working in the nuclear industry, Snigdh brings her media expertise to shape vital energy conversations in Canada. She’s passionate about bridging communication gaps in the clean energy sector and leveraging her diverse background to drive impactful discussions.
George Christidis became the Acting President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Association in 2024. Prior to this role, he served as the Vice President of Government Relations and International Affairs at the same organization. He is also the Director of Federal Affairs for Ontario Power Generation.
George has extensive experience designing and implementing advocacy strategies and initiatives that support the Canadian nuclear industry domestically and internationally.
With over 20 years of experience collaborating with federal, provincial, municipal, and international government stakeholders, Mr. Christidis has held diverse public and private sector roles. His expertise includes providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior government officials and corporate decision-makers.
He has held key positions within the Canadian government, including serving as a policy advisor and former chief of staff for prominent ministers.
George is proficient in English, French, Spanish, and Greek. He also volunteers at the Hellenic Community of Ottawa, where he is currently a board member responsible for communications.
Natalie Cutler is a communications, marketing, and public relations executive with over 20 years of experience having served various industries, including gasification, nuclear energy, nuclear medicine, electronics recycling and contract office furniture.
Prior to joining the Canadian Nuclear Association, Natalie served as Director, Communications at OMNI Conversion Technologies; Director, Communications & Government Relations at BWXT Canada Ltd.; and Marketing and Public Relations Manager at Greentec International.
While at BWXT Canada, Natalie oversaw communications, marketing, media relations, government relations, and Indigenous relations for the company’s Canadian operations. Natalie also oversaw the public information programs for the company’s CNSC-licensed nuclear fuel and nuclear medicine divisions.
Natalie earned an honours diploma in Business Administration, Management Studies from Conestoga College in 1998 and served as a board member for the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries in 2022.
Demilade is a policy advisor with more than nine years of experience in climate, energy and environment. She has worked with businesses, provincial, federal and local governments across the UK, Canada and South Africa, and with multilateral organisations like the World Economic Forum. Her experience includes leading work on environmental policy development and implementation, climate resilience in the water and energy sectors, and developing pathways for investments in fragile regions.
Demilade has an interdisciplinary background in engineering (PhD) and public policy (MPP). Before joining the CNA, she worked at the British High Commission in Ottawa where she led work on the nuclear file, facilitating UK-Canada partnerships and intergovernmental policy development. She has a wealth of experience in research, policy analysis and development, and stakeholder engagement.
Demilade enjoys mentoring young people in science and is a L’Oreal-UNESCO Women in Science fellow.
Christopher Gully is a communications leader with over a decade of experience working on topics ranging from energy and climate to labour migration rights and statistics for development. He previously worked in Paris at the International Energy Agency (IEA) with roles including Executive Speechwriter and Senior Editor, and played a central role in developing and implementing the IEA’s digital modernisation and rebranding strategy in 2019.
He has also worked for the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), International Labour Organization (ILO), the Simon Fraser University Centre for Dialogue, and the International Service for Human Rights (ISHR).
Emma has dedicated her career to building cross-sector collaboration for social impact at non-profit associations. She holds degrees in Honors Business Administration from Ivey Business School and Honors Spec. Global Development Studies from Huron University College. She has worked at both a national scale in venture philanthropy for public health and a regional scale in Ottawa’s local food system.
Caroline Ky-Maka is an analyst at the Canadian Nuclear Association for the Policy and Regulatory Affairs teams. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Ottawa. Through her experiences at Transport Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, and Infrastructure Canada, Caroline has developed expertise in both qualitative and quantitative analysis. Her academic career reflects a deep interest in international relations and global governance, which she continues to explore in the energy sector. Joining the Canadian Nuclear Association, she is eager to contribute to advancing nuclear energy’s role in Canada’s energy transition while supporting its growth on both national and international levels.
Natasha Lee is a multilingual Government Relations Associate at the Canadian Nuclear Association. She holds an HBA from the University of Toronto, where she majored in Political Science and French Language & Literature. She has also earned a Government Relations Graduate Certificate from Seneca College. Throughout her academic career, Natasha has demonstrated a strong commitment to civic engagement. Her advocacy work spans a diverse array of causes, including women’s rights and the status of North Korean refugees in Canada. Additionally, she has gained valuable experience through internships and canvassing for Members of the Provincial Parliament in the Toronto region, alongside her dedicated volunteer efforts in provincial political campaigns.
Laise has over twelve years of experience working in various communications and marketing roles. After working in Shanghai, China, for ten years in organizations such as the European Union Chamber of Commerce, Forestry Innovations Investments, and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Laise came to Ottawa in 2016 to complete an M.A. in Sustainable Energy from Carleton University. She also has a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies specializing in communications and management from Ateneo de Manila University.
Brian serves as the Director of Regulatory Affairs for the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA), where he provides strategic oversight on various regulatory issues affecting the nuclear sector, collaborating closely with CNA members.
Prior to his role at CNA, Brian spent 17 years at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) in various leadership positions. These included Director General of the Directorate of Safety Management, Director General of the Regulatory Policy Directorate, and Director of the Environmental Assessment Division. In these capacities, he led initiatives in federal environmental assessment, technical regulatory oversight, and the development of CNSC’s regulatory framework.
Before joining the CNSC, Brian held multiple policy and regulatory roles within the federal government, focusing on areas such as fisheries, indigenous land claims, immigration, and environmental assessment.
