Who we are.
Helen Browne, B.Eng. M.Sc.
Helen Browne has over 20 years of international experience in the energy industry, leading the implementation of portfolios of low carbon and renewable energy projects. She established LandConnect, a land acquisition company in 2014 and in 2018 expanded her consulting practice to join Verterra as a Partner. In her former role as CEO of Wind Prospect Inc., (subsequently purchased by Natural Forces), she established and built a team who developed portfolios of distribution sized wind projects in Ontario and Nova Scotia. Through her development experience, Helen has acquired a diverse range of skills including strategic planning, project management, land acquisition, environmental scoping and assessment, stakeholder engagement and permitting as well as skills specifically related to the wind energy industry. She has a Masters Degree in Renewable Energy Systems Technology from Loughborough University and an Engineering degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Leeds.
Sumaya Moore BA, BFA
Sumaya has lead land negotiations for LandConnect, since 2017. She has experience in a range of land acquisition negotiations and consultation in industries including renewable energy, telecommunications and electric distribution infrastructure.
She has 15 seasons of experience in silviculture, with 10 seasons managing, and motivating crews to meet targets, while working in extremely physical and mentally challenging conditions.
Her integrity, community focus and communication skills enable her to build trusting, mutually beneficial relationships. Sumaya has an Honors in Sociology from Bishops University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from NSCAD.
Arlene MacKenzie SR/WA, Land Agent
Based in Cape Breton, Arlene is a land agent with over 25 years in right of way acquisition. She has worked on many infrastructure projects in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Alberta. She has attained the Senior Right of Way Agent ( SR/WA) designation through the International Right of Way Association as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Francis Xavier University.