Our Team

Ms. Itkin, a Chartered Professional Accountant, has over 15 years of experience in developing systems for financial reporting and governance. She has successfully led initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, transparency, and financial accountability across various industries.

Ms. Kielbasinski leads the development of ESG strategies at the Lundin Foundation. As an ESG and Sustainability specialist, Ms. Kielbasinski brings nearly 15 years of solutions, lessons, ideas, and relationships from over 100 client engagements spanning all corners of the extractives sector. Ms. Kielbasinski is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Emerging Leaders Clean50 and Young Women in Energy Awards.

Ms. Tegelberg leads the community economic development programming for the Lundin Foundation. Ms. Tegelberg has worked in site and corporate roles in the mining industry for over a decade, developing social performance policy and practice in projects and operations in North and South America and Africa. She has expertise in community investment, local procurement, stakeholder and Indigenous engagement and cultural heritage management.

Mr. Morris leads the development of climate strategies and solutions at the Lundin Foundation. He brings over 13 years of climate and ESG strategy experience in mining, energy, and many other industries. Before joining the Lundin Foundation, Mr. Morris was the British Columbia Market Leader of EY’s Climate Change and Sustainability Services team, where he helped his clients better understand, articulate, and perform on their climate commitments and priorities.

Mr. Perez draws on over a decade of experience in corporate sustainability strategies, systems and reporting, community development programs, impact finance, responsible sourcing and human rights. He has experience working with multiple sectors, such as oil and gas, mining and energy, in complex social and environmental contexts, directly engaging with vulnerable populations, ethnic groups and conflict-affected communities. Mr. Perez holds Ecuadorian and Colombian citizenship.

Ms. Knutson brings considerable experience advising clients across industries in developing and refining their approaches to address climate change. In her previous role as a Manager in EY’s Climate Change and Sustainability Services practice, she leveraged her technical understanding to help clients navigate the evolving industry. With the growing significance of ESG issues to investors (including climate change), Jessica supported clients on their ESG strategy, governance and reporting. She also served as a lead auditor for numerous ESG assurance engagements, including voluntary ESG reporting frameworks and regulatory greenhouse gas. Jessica has worked extensively in the extractives sector (oil and gas and mining) and performed site visits to a large number of operations across Canada.

Tanya is the Senior Manager of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy at the Lundin Foundation. She brings nearly 15 years of experience in sustainability and regulatory consulting, primarily focused in the resource extraction sectors.  In her previous role as Vice President of Science and Consulting at Integrated Sustainability, one of the fastest-growing advisory and engineering companies in Canada, Tanya was responsible for the Water Resources, Environment, Regulatory, ESG and Decarbonization Teams. She has significant technical expertise in ESG, water security and vulnerability to climate change and is passionate about helping companies develop meaningful sustainability strategies that create long-term value.

Ms. Aravena brings over a decade of experience in a wide range of social and economic project development in the mining industry. She oversees the delivery of impact management advisory services to the Foundation’s corporate partners and the design and implementation of strategic initiatives in the areas of economic diversification, local procurement, and social & environmental innovation.

Ms. Castillo brings over thirteen years of experience designing, implementing, and reporting corporate ESG strategies in the energy sector. Her experience includes work on decarbonization and climate change strategies, social investment programs, sustainable supply chain initiatives, human rights, diversity, ESG capacity building, and stakeholder engagement. She was a Board Member of the Canacol Foundation Entretejiendo and currently serves as a member of the General Assembly of Profamilia, a non-profit organization that promotes respect for sexual and reproductive rights in Colombia.

Ms. Pastor leads Lundin Foundation’s portfolio of programming in Ecuador, overseeing partnerships and initiatives that advance inclusive economic development, community resilience, and sustainable livelihoods. She brings over 14 years of experience across Ecuador and Latin America, with deep expertise in designing and scaling multi-stakeholder partnerships with the private sector, civil society and public institutions. Her work focuses on building locally rooted solutions that connect corporate engagement with community development and long-term impact.

Mr. De la Iglesia leads community projects in Argentina and supports implementing programs for developing local suppliers and entrepreneurs and local capacities for employment. He has more than twenty years of experience in the mining industry, having worked for four mine start-ups in Argentina and developed his expertise in local communities through work in Human Resources and Community Relations. In addition, he is a Sociologist and holds an MBA from Francisco de Vitoria University in Madrid and a Master’s in Negotiation from Belgrano University in Buenos Aires.

Mr. Dieguez is responsible for community development programming and relationship management in the country. He has more than a dozen years of experience in developing, implementing and auditing environmental and social management systems and programs, and has expertise in conflict resolution. He has overseen projects in the areas of public health, education, and nutrition, as well as small-business development and job training, to promote a better quality of life – and better livelihoods – in communities near mining and palm oil projects. He is a strategic thinker with a lot of experience in bringing out the best in his colleagues and collaborators to help companies and communities achieve their goals. Mr. Dieguez holds a Master’s Degree in Corporate Social Responsibility.

As Lead Sustainability Communications, Juliana Marquez Mancini brings over a decade of experience in corporate sustainability strategies and communications. She has held key roles in the extractive and media industries, leveraging experience developing multi-sector partnerships with international organizations and community investment programs. Juliana holds a Master of Science in International Development Studies from Utrecht University with field studies in Rwanda, a BA in Government and International Relations and complementary certifications in Business and Human Rights. Juliana is a Colombian and Italian citizen.