Rooted in Community. Built on trust.
Rooted in Community.
Built on trust.
Who We Are
AES is an Indigenous-owned and led organization based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, with over 30 years of experience working alongside Indigenous communities, governments, and industry partners.
Our work is grounded in long-standing relationships built through trusted presence, shared understanding, and a commitment to meaningful outcomes.
Leadership
Annie Randell
President & Finance Director
Annie’s career is rooted in leadership across Indigenous governance and labour market development. She served as Chief Executive Officer of Qalipu First Nation and has worked across federal initiatives, including national labour market programming, capacity building, and Coordination Table discussions supporting the exercise of jurisdiction in Child and Family Services.
More recently, she has served as Indigenous Relations Manager on federal procurement projects, working closely with communities, governments, and project teams to ensure participation is meaningful and aligned with community priorities.
Ken Organ
Managing Director
Ken brings a complementary perspective shaped by deep experience in applied research, evaluation, and data systems. Since 2017, his work as Manager of the Indigenous Labour Market initiative has supported Indigenous Skills and Employment Training programs across the country.
His focus has been on building the structures, data, and insight needed to understand what is working, where gaps exist, and how programs can evolve to better serve communities.
Together, Annie and Ken’s leadership connects community relationships and insight, policy understanding, and data-driven decision-making — ensuring work remains practical, grounded, and aligned with real-world needs.
The Team
Celine Pinscent
Project Director
Sherri Russell
Indigenous Research and Training Coordinator
Jill Wolfe
Indigenous Research and Training Coordinator
Shayne McDonald
Indigenous Partner Engagement and Legal Affairs
Our Approach
AES approaches every project with a clear understanding: meaningful progress requires continuity, respect, and the ability to navigate complexity without losing sight of people.
Our work is guided by:
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Long-term relationships
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Practical coordination focused on outcomes
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Respect for community priorities and decision-making
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Clear accountability across all partners
Across more than 30 years, AES has built relationships that remain connected to the communities and partners we work with long after initial mandates are complete.
A Bridge Across Partners
AES brings partners together — aligning Indigenous communities, federal organizations, and private sector stakeholders around a shared path forward.
Our role spans planning, engagement, implementation, and reporting, ensuring commitments remain active, visible, and aligned throughout the life of a project.
Connect with our team to explore how we can support your projects through thoughtful engagement, planning, and implementation.