Rebecca Fiissel Schaefer is a strong senior-level executive, bilingual female, and proud Indigenous leader in Canada's energy efficiency industry and implementation space. With 25+ years of experience, Rebecca has a depth of knowledge in leading teams to research, design and deliver climate change policy and energy efficiency plans from coast to coast.

For the first decade of her career, Rebecca worked in public service to advance environmental initiatives and make a difference. She was instrumental in designing and launching some of Saskatchewan's and Alberta's first-ever residential energy efficiency programs. More recently, Rebecca has spearheaded corporate strategic growth for industry leaders in Canada's energy efficiency implementation space. During this time, Rebecca has gained perspective from outside government. She has been honoured to support and advise government agencies and utilities nationwide on their respective DSM plans and program portfolios.

In 2020, Rebecca co-founded RFS Energy Consulting & Research Group to apply decades of experience in on-the-ground pilot and program implementation to help propel innovation, research and planning into action across Canada.

A mission-driven, results-oriented professional passionate about energy efficiency, climate change policy and her kids. Rebecca believes that individuals can make a difference and is hopeful to support in some small way through volunteer roles in her community – including Acting Past-Chair of the Board of Directors for the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance (AEEA), Acting Co-Chair for the Climate Change Innovation Fund Executive Advisory Committee for the City of Calgary and Edmonton; Board Member Alberta Ecotrust Foundation; and Unit Leader and Treasurer for Girl Guides of Canada.

Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geography and Geology and a master's degree in Public Administration and Public Management (MPA) from the University of Regina.