Crys Vanier is the Executive Director of Post-Secondary Investments & Emerging Technologies at Alberta Innovates, where she leads high-impact initiatives that bridge innovation, research, and commercialization across the public, private, and post-secondary sectors.

With a proven track record in building innovation-enabled ecosystems, Crys empowers change-ready organizations, leaders, and communities to translate visionary ideas into measurable outcomes. Her leadership style emphasizes openness, collaboration, and inclusivity, with a deep commitment to diversity, sustainability, and responsible innovation.

Crys brings expertise across a wide range of domains including:

• Innovation strategy and ecosystem development

• Integrated planning and business model design

• Stakeholder engagement and change management

• Investments, finance, and performance measurement

• Technology management, disclosure, and governance

• Team-building, international partnerships, and CSR

• Public speaking, coaching, and inclusive leadership

Her work fuels the intersection of technology, social impact, and global opportunity—making her a catalyst for future-focused economic transformation in Alberta and beyond.