Chelsey Ehresman is the Manager of the Centre for Innovation at Medicine Hat College which supports the region with prototyping, applied research, and commercialization. In addition, she co-chairs the APEX Regional Innovation Network in Southeast Alberta, one of eight innovation networks across the province, working together to connect Alberta’s entrepreneurs to the innovation and technology ecosystem. She is passionate about collaboration and works diligently to connect industry with academia. She has a master’s degree in communication & technology and a keen interest in the dynamic intersection of Intellectual Property policy and innovation.