Location: McIntyre Community Centre Auditorium
85 McIntyre Road
Timmins, ON P4N 8R8

Date: Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Time: 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Ticket Price: $50

Join the Women in Mining Timmins Chapter for an inspiring presentation by the President of the Ontario Mining Association (OMA), Priya Tandon, as she shares her career journey and offers insights into Ontario’s mining sector.

Priya will discuss her vision for the OMA, highlighting the significance of collaboration and evidence-based advocacy within the association as it navigates the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving landscape. Her analysis of OMA’s recently released State of the Ontario Mining Sector report will provide valuable perspectives on the strategic importance of the sector.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leader who is shaping the future of mining in Ontario!

ABOUT PRIYA TANDON

Priya leads all OMA advocacy activities and represents the association publicly. She is a member of OMA's Board of Directors and its Executive Committee and provides broad policy guidance to the OMA Chair. Priya joined the OMA following a distinguished career in the public sector. She embarked on public service in 2009 as a legislative assistant in the Minister's Office at the former Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry, and soon became Chief of Staff to the Ministers of Natural Resources and Northern Development and Mines. She joined the Ontario Public Service as the Director of the Corporate Policy Secretariat at the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines in 2015 and became Director of the Strategic and Indigenous Policy Branch at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in 2020. Priya brings a background in engineering and public policy to the organization.

In addition to her professional achievements, Priya has dedicated much of the last two decades to volunteering as a board member with various charities that offer essential services to her local community, including a focus on marginalized communities. Notable organizations she has supported in governance include Interval House of Hamilton and Casey House. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for her children’s daycare, reflecting her commitment to supporting family-friendly initiatives. Priya lives in Mississauga with her husband and two children.

All WIMT members with free Expo tickets, register here, click on the Expo Tickets button, and use code WIM*CME25

Don't forget to sign up to represent WIMT in the Jackleg competition on Wednesday June 4th starting at 11:30. Novices are welcome. Register Here.

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