WIM/WiN Saskatchewan
WIM/WiN–SK supports WIM Canada and WiN Canada in Saskatchewan, with members from Cameco, Orano, the Fedoruk Centre, SaskPower, and the University of Saskatchewan.
Overview
WIM/WiN-SK supports the goals and objectives of their parent organizations (WIM Canada and WiN Canada) in Saskatchewan. WIM/WiN-SK members work at a number of mining and nuclear companies in the province, including Cameco Corporation, Orano Canada, the Fedoruk Centre, SaskPower, and the University of Saskatchewan.
Contact
You can contact this Chapter by emailing wimwinsk@womeninnuclear.com.
Chapter Chair
WIM/WiN Saskatchewan chapter member
Leena Thomas
Director, Chair – WIM/WiN-SK
Leena Thomas is a professional engineer with almost 30 years of experience, primarily in the Saskatchewan mining industry. Leena has a B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering and holds an M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering (heat transfer/HVAC) and an M.A. degree in Women’s, Gender and Sexualities Studies, all from the University of Saskatchewan. Leena’s M.A. thesis focused around the challenges women face in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) areas.
Leena has worked primarily in the potash and uranium industries, both as an engineering consultant and with a major mining company. Leena is currently working as a Senior Project Manager with Hatch.