our team
Raj
As founder and president, Raj oversees Newo’s development, education programs and charitable projects. He is also the co-founder of the Sunrise Farm Cooperative and the Spirit of the Land Foundation.
Roberta
Heading Newo’s operations, Roberta is an Indigenous professional dedicated to strengthening relationships between industry and Indigenous Nations through meaningful engagement, transparent partnership, and culturally grounded strategy.
Maroof
Maroof is a member of the energy audit and solar teams at Newo. With a background in civil engineering and NAIT’s alternative-energy technology program under his belt, Maroof seeks to combine the technological with the relational.
Nathan
Nathan, a NAIT alternative-energy technology program grad, wants to have a positive impact on the energy industry in Alberta. He heads Newo’s solar division, conducting site assessments, designing systems, and working onsite.
Sherri
Sherri (Eagle Healing) acts as Newo’s wellness program co-ordinator. With years of experience in the trades, she supports trainees through healing themselves emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually to reach their full potential.
Ariel
Ariel is a training program graduate who joined the team as a solar installer and is on track to become an electrician. She has a passion for supporting other Indigenous youth, and also works in programming and business development.
Jess
Jess is a former journalist and onetime editor of the Camrose Canadian weekly newspaper who now works on Newo’s communications and marketing.