This week, our Powerful Women series profiles Cynthia Chaplin,
Director on the IESO board, independent consultant and Associate at
Elenchus. Cynthia shares her unique perspective on the challenges
facing Ontario's energy sector having worked as an energy
economist, consultant and regulator in Canada and the United
Kingdom. She also shares practical advice for women starting their
careers in the sector, including what has become our new mantra
– be tough and be kind.
How did you get involved in the energy sector?
I have an undergraduate degree in economics from the University
of Toronto. I went on to do my Master's degree at U of T as
well, and one of my areas of study was resource economics –
it seemed like a bit of a no-brainer being in Canada and surrounded
by resources. I figured it would help with getting a job –
and it seemed like there would be lots of possibilities across the
country.
