Caroline Andrewes, P.Eng., CPA, CMA

President and CEO

   

A registered Professional Engineer and Chartered Professional Accountant, Caroline has more than two decades of experience with multi-national, high-tech companies with roles in engineering, finance, supply chain, corporate administration, and risk management.

Most recently, Caroline was a Director with Creation Technologies, Chief Financial Officer for Ekona Power, and operated as an independent management consultant.

Marcie Cochrane, P.Eng, MBA

Strategic Partner

   

An accomplished Professional Engineer with over 15 years of experience, Marcie is well versed in leading multi-disciplinary project teams in both technical and project management roles, and delivering a wide range of infrastructure and business improvement projects.

In 2019, Marcie received the Chancellor’s Award for highest academic excellence from the Royal Roads School of Business and was nominated for the Governor General’s Gold Medal for Top Masters Level Student Thesis (2018) for her research on the retention of women in engineering.

Ben Abbasipour, BBA

Marketing and Communications Leader

   

A creative and results-driven marketing professional, Ben has over eight years of experience leading and coordinating marketing and communications initiatives in small business and corporate environments.

Passionate about helping people and companies communicate their products and brands, Ben's diverse background includes digital marketing, communication, branding, content marketing, and web design.

Will Mbaho

Policy Analyst

   

A versatile communications and public affairs professional brings over 12 years of experience driving strategic advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and policy communications across the private and non-profit sectors.

Holding a degree in political science and international relations alongside advanced qualifications in professional communications, he utilizes a collaborative approach to connect complex organizations with the communities they serve. This expertise helps our team deepen its understanding of core issues, link initiatives across sectors, and build strong relationships with members and partners.

Michael Iskandar, BA

Marketing and Communications Specialist

   

A dedicated Marketing and Communications Specialist, Michael has over 2 years of experience in graphic design, social media management, and events planning in the Consulting Engineering industry.

A jack of all trades, Michael holds a BA in Communications from Simon Fraser University and supports with the daily activities of ACEC-BC’s Marketing and Communication. Michael is passionate about increasing brand engagement through visual storytelling and digital marketing.