Ashley Kirwan

Ashley Kirwan is a professional geologist with over 15 years’ experience in the mining industry. She was part of the advancement of exploration and production assets within the Sudbury Basin, Nunavut, Nevada, and Ecuador. Ashley is the co-founder, President & CEO of Orix Geoscience, an award-winning geological consulting firm recognized for their technical excellence, industry partnerships, workplace culture and dedication to operating responsibly. She sits on a variety of junior exploration boards and is a strategic advisor to a variety of female owned start-ups. Ashley was selected as a Top 40 Under 40 Sudbury Chamber of Commerce (2019), awarded YWCA Women of Distinction Award (2020) and The Eira Thomas Young Mining Professional award (2020). She earned a B.Sc. in Geology and a M.Sc. in Mineral Exploration at Laurentian University, and she is also a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors.