PGO COUNCIL PRESIDENT

About Mary-Anne Hildebrandt, BSc, BAH, MEERL, P.Geo., FGC

With 17 years in the mining and exploration industry, Mary-Anne brings practical experience in all aspects of economic geology including mine geology, drilling, and sampling. She has extensive experience in geological modelling of ore bodies and stockpiles. Her diverse background in commodities including gold and diamonds is well supported by a deep understanding of Mineral Resource and Reserve reporting.

Mary-Anne has been recognized by her peers with a nomination for the Women in Mining Canada 2020 Trailblazer Award as well as two nominations for De Beers safety leadership awards in 2010 and 2020. In 2022, Mary-Anne was recognized with a Fellowship of Geoscience Canada (FGC) designation for noteworthy service to the geoscience profession.

She has had the unique experience of working as a geoscientist on an operation from “cradle to grave” and progressed her career during that time to a Competent Person (CP). Working for De Beers took her to countries such as Botswana and South Africa. She has successfully managed, coached, and mentored diverse teams across Canada, including most recently in the Yukon Territory and northern Ontario.

Mary-Anne holds a BSc in Geological and Earth Sciences and a BA in Political Studies from Queen’s University, where she completed a Master of Earth and Energy Resource Leadership (MEERL).

Dedicated to developing and defining geoscience best practice, Mary-Anne has held several volunteer positions with Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) including, but not limited to, Chair of the Geology Subcommittee, Inaugural Chair of Diversity & Inclusion Committee, and contributing member of the Professional Practice as well as the Sustainability and Climate Change Committees. In 2022, she was elected as Vice President of Council. At PGO's Annual General Meeting on June 22, 2023, Mary-Anne was inducted as the President of Council for one-year term.