Shaping Edmonton's Business Voice
The Policy Committee is the Edmonton Chamber's body for shaping member-driven advocacy. Made up of a diverse set of Chamber members, we discuss and develop positions on issues affecting Edmonton's business community.
What We Do
We focus our efforts on issues that affect the economy, impact business competitiveness and profitability, touch many Chamber members, and present viable opportunities for meaningful change.
Our committee operates on a structured policy cycle—from identifying emerging issues through monitoring media and member feedback, to developing evidence-based positions, to working with Chamber leadership on strategic advocacy.
Our Approach
We believe good policy sits at the intersection of economic evidence, government priorities, and business realities. Because Edmonton businesses span 20 sectors, we focus on finding solutions that deliver net benefits to our business community.
When urgent issues arise, we're equipped to respond quickly with streamlined decision-making processes. We also set strategic priorities annually to ensure our advocacy efforts align with the most pressing needs of Edmonton businesses.
Broader Impact
The influence of our policy committee reaches far beyond the city. Each year, the Edmonton Chamber has the unique opportunity to submit policies to both the Alberta Chambers of Commerce and Canadian Chamber of Commerce to be included in their advocacy efforts as well.
Our committee consists of remarkable individuals—employed by our member companies—that actively initiate positive change for businesses in Edmonton.
Our Committee
CHAIR
Alim Somji
Jaffer Industries
Executive Vice President
Sector:
VICE CHAIR
David MacLean
Alberta Industrial Heartland Association
Director, External Relations
Sector:
Pooja Rajmohan
Westin Hotel
Director, Sales & Marketing
Sector:
Stephanie Bach
Diplomat Consulting
Partner & Vice-President
Sector:
Karla Bergstrom
Alberta Canola Producers Commission
Executive Director
Sector:
Constance Scarlett
Telus World of Science
President & CEO
Sector:
Steve Lenarduzzi
Clark Builders
President & CEO
Sector:
Dylan Schoonover
Norquest College
Director, Government Relations
Sector:
Brad Leonard
KV Capital
Director, Capital Markets
Sector:
Lisa Laferriere
Health Cities
Vice-President
Sector:
Ibukun Orefuja
Black Business Edmonton
Chief Executive Officer
Sector:
Allister MacIsaac
RIVR Solutions
Director
Sector:
Margeaux Maron
Edmonton International Airport
Director, Corporate & Government Relations
Sector:
Doha Melhem
Pivotal Research Inc.
Vice-President & Chief Evaluator
Sector:
Alyssa Haunholter
EPCOR
Director
Sector:
Melissa Saretsky
Saretsky Estate Agent
Realtor
Sector:
Howard Worrell
Flowers by Merle
Owner
Sector:
Mark Evans
Complete Shipping Solutions
Vice-President, Business Development
Sector:
Yvonne Lee
Sinocan Supply Inc.
Manager
Sector:
Jason Comandante
Capital Power
Senior Vice-President & Head of Canada
Sector:
The application period for the 2025/26 policy committees is now closed.
Interested in joining the Policy Committee? We'll share when the next positions are open—stay tuned for upcoming opportunities to be part of this dynamic advocacy community.