Mary-Carmen Vera

Born and raised in Peru, I have lived in Canada since 2001. I’m a geologist by trade. In my early years I worked in field exploration in Peru, Chile and Australia. Upon my arrival in Canada, I joined Wemindji Exploration Inc. as the company’s CEO. In 2010, I started my consulting practice in ESG, Business Development and Indigenous Relations in the Mineral sector. Since 2011 to present, I have served as Senior Advisor to the Cree Mineral Exploration Board, having conducted Community awareness sessions and Mining 101 workshops delivered to Indigenous Communities and to the industry on how to optimize their relations with the communities.

I joined SGS Canada as Senior Account Executive in Geochemistry in 2022. Currently I serve as Board Member for the Quebec Mineral Exploration Association and as an Executive Board Member of CIM – Val d’Or.

I'm interested in mentoring youth and continue my involvement in the Industry Associations (PDAC, AEMQ, CIM).