Velma McColl, Managing Principal at Earnscliffe Strategy Group in Ottawa, blends her deep understanding of business, government and policy to create opportunities for her clients. She works on a range of economic and social issues and specializes in energy, environment and green technologies. 

Prior to joining Earnscliffe in 2004, Velma advised Federal Cabinet Ministers on political strategy, policy and communications. She has also worked provincially in British Columbia and Alberta. Through her career, she has focused on Canada's competitiveness and innovation opportunities, climate change, energy, technology and sustainable development. She has worked to find creative solutions across federal/provincial/territorial, North American and international boundaries. Her career includes success as an entrepreneur and experience working collaboratively with business, academia, think tanks, not-for-profit organizations and the public sector.