In his 18 months at NRCan, John has shown himself to be a dedicated public servant, a thoughtful leader and a deeply constructive partner across every file that we have worked on together. 1/

Had a great time at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for two solar projects in AB! Met the Capstone Infrastructure Corporation team and toured the facility. Also had the honour of meeting Minister Jonathan Wilkinson Jonathan Wilkinson 🇨🇦 & Assistant Deputy Minister Jeff Labonte. #renewableenergy #NRCan

I had the privilege of organizing the Power of Early Vision seminar for youth in our Calgary community. The highlight was the intriguing visions that these youths shared during the event. I look forward to hosting the next cohort. Thanks to all our supporters! #YouthEmpowerment

Grateful for the opportunity to attend the 24th World Petroleum Congress in Calgary. Highlights included insights from my Ph.D. supervisor, Dr. David Layzell, on hydrogen’s role in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Thanks to all for the engaging discussion. #WPC #NetZero #H2

An exciting opportunity to join Natural Resources Canada through the Graduate or Indigenous stream of the Policy Analyst Recruitment and Development Program (PARDP). Application deadline - Oct. 18, 2023. natural-resources.canada.ca/careers/gradua…… #MSc #PhD #Opportunity #Contribution #PARDP #NRCan

After 3 years of virtual communication, I had the opportunity to meet my mentor, Shawn McGuirk, & his wonderful wife, ChelseySD, in person yesterday! Shawn is truly amazing, and I'm profoundly grateful for his unwavering support over the years. #mentor #PositiveImpact #Gratitude

Excited to share my participation in a documentary on waste management, using the insights from my doctoral research at U Calgary, now on Telus Optik TV Channel 9 and StoryHive’s YouTube channel [youtube.com/watch?v=3Eo8G8…] Thanks to the amazing team! #Documentary #WasteManagement

Lots of engaging conversations on advancing science & innovation at the 2023 Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC) Conference in Ottawa. Had an opportunity to meet many colleagues & mentors in person. Thanks to the CSPC management team & volunteers for the successful conference. #CSPC2023

Thrilled to share my recent presentation on biohubs at the IEA Bioenergy webinar! Described the role of biohubs in transforming agric. & forest by-products into valuable commodities. Thanks to Natural Resources Canadian Forest Service & #IEABioenergyTask43. Details: IEA Bioenergy website.

Adekunbi (Kunbi) Adetona, Ph.D. Natural Resources Thank you Kunbi, a great presentation indeed! Now available at ieabioenergy.com/blog/publicati…

As we celebrate International Women's Day, I am honoured to be among the women in science contributing to the NSERC CREATE PROMOTE Program mentoring program. The experience is truly rewarding! Excited for more opportunities to support and champion women. #womeninscience #InternationalWomensDay

Excited to share insights from my research at CESAR, U Calgary, with enthusiastic Ecology & Evolution students at Mount Royal U. We explored sustainable practices for agri-food systems, such as long-term carbon storage in biochar. Thanks, Dr. Sara J. Smith for the opportunity.

Grateful for the recognition from CCIS for my community service in Calgary. Mentoring incredible women with science & policy backgrounds through the CCIS Mentorship for Integration Program has been fulfilling. Also, I value the opportunity to share my insights as a panelist.

Excited to share that I received the Natural Resources Canadian Forest Service (CFS) Unsung Hero Recognition Award for my behind-the-scenes contributions. Thanks to NRCan CFS, Cora Schouten, my colleagues, and our leaders! #CFS #NRCan #UnsungHeroes #Gratitude

Empowering the next generation of leaders is rewarding! Thank you, Bukola Salami for inviting me to speak at the Black Youth Mentorship & Leadership Program U Calgary. It was inspiring to share my journey with such passionate students. Read more: bit.ly/4cJguFj

Honoured to give a keynote at CCIS, sharing insights on: 🔹 Mindset shifts for success 🔹 The power of support systems 🔹 Failing forward & learning from challenges Grateful for the audience's energy & engagement! Thanks to CCIS & Kerry for the opportunity. #CommunitySupport

Glad to share our latest publication in Biomass & Bioenergy! 🇨🇦 Canada & 🇩🇪 Germany can leverage each other’s strengths to refine biogas strategies & maximize their potential for net-zero energy systems. Thanks to Dr. Daniela Thrän @DBFZ_de & Dr. David Layzell. #Biogas #NetZero

Honoured to be recognized by Natural Resources's BEACON for supporting fellow Black employees. Grateful to the pioneers, volunteers, and allies driving diversity and inclusion. #Gratitude #NRCan #BEACON

#USask has been ranked in the top 100 for universities worldwide in the subject areas of Agriculture and Forestry and Veterinary Science. news.usask.ca/articles/resea…

Spoke on transitioning from academia to public service at U Calgary Chem & Petro Eng’s Postdoc Career Pathways event. We covered: 🔹 Research to policy impact 🔹 Mentorship 🔹 PARDP & RPL pathways 🔹 Application/interview tips 🔹 Patience through transitions #CareerTransition