Joleyne Groat is Senior Director, Engagement at Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), where she helps shape organizational strategy and strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities, partners and stakeholders across Ontario’s electricity sector. With more than 20 years of experience spanning the public and private sectors, Joleyne brings a practical, collaborative approach to building meaningful partnerships and advancing shared objectives. She is passionate about bringing diverse perspectives together to tackle complex challenges and foster respectful, inclusive engagement.