Stephen Rayner
Interim Executive Director
executivedirector@cleanenergybc.org
Stephen Rayner, also known by his traditional name n̓aasquʔisʔatḥ, sits on the Elected Council of the Huu-ay-aht First Nations following a successful election in 2023. Within the council, he holds dual portfolios which focus on Clean Energy and Climate Sustainability, as well as Law and Policy.
Prior to his tenure in governance, he held a position as Department Manager at the Barkley Project Group, where he established and led the Community Infrastructure Development Department. During this tenure, he led a team of professionals dedicated to supporting various nations in a myriad of areas, including project management, planning, development, capacity building, asset management, as well as economic development. Since being elected to the council, he has moved to business advisor.
Before his tenure at the Barkley Project Group, he dedicated 7.5 years to serving the Huu-ay-aht First Nations community, where he was the Director of Capital and Infrastructure. During this time, he oversaw the planning, development, design, construction, commissioning, operation, and replacement of all Huu-ay-aht First Nations owned infrastructure.
Through his diverse experiences and unwavering commitment to community development, he endeavors to continue driving positive change and fostering sustainable practices that resonate with the values of communities.
Ombrielle Neria
Director of Communications & External Relations
Ombrielle Neria is the Director of Communications & External Relations at the Clean Energy Association of British Columbia (CEBC). She leads CEBC’s communications strategy, external relations, and public profile, supporting advocacy, government relations, and member engagement across the clean energy sector. Her work centres on driving a clear and compelling narrative for clean energy in British Columbia, ensuring that the leadership of members and First Nations is recognized at the forefront of shaping the province’s sustainable future. With more than 15 years of experience, Ombrielle has led major projects and Nation–government working groups for multiple Nations, with expertise spanning communications strategy, engagement, negotiations, and program development. She has collaborated with organizations including the Tahltan Central Government, Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe, Stó:lō Research and Resource Management Centre, BC Parks, and various ministries within the Province of British Columbia on initiatives such as the Collaborative Stewardship Forum. Her work has been recognized through three Premier’s Award nominations for achievements in clean energy, reconciliation, innovation, and partnership-building, as well as multiple International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) awards for excellence in communications and engagement.
Lili Meier
Administrative Coordinator
Lili was a Global Social Issues instructor and a union treasurer for twenty years and has been a licensed insurance advisor for three. She owns an e-boutique offering safe and eco-friendly products for families and she loves studying languages and international travel .
Lynne has over 12 yrs of accounting experience. She owns two companies, including one with her brother which supplies bait to fishing lodges on Vancouver Island.
Heather Fulcher
Event Planner
Heather has almost 20 years experience planning events, including two Olympics, corporate meetings and conferences both locally and internationally. She loves to travel off the beaten path.
Nikkayla Gladstone
Intern
intern@cleanenergybc.org
Nikkayla is from Haida and Heiltsuk territory and joined CEBC as an intern in September 2025. She brings experience from the Indigenous Youth Internship Program, where she worked with the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship and the Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions. Nikkayla is passionate about youth empowerment and advancing Indigenous leadership in environmental decision-making, and she is committed to supporting a sustainable energy future rooted in Indigenous knowledge and sovereignty.
