Ophelia Fernandes [she/her]

Rise on Boards | Cohort 9

Ophelia Fernandes is an HSEQ management and sustainability professional with a passion for creating positive organizational change. Based in St. John's, Canada, she brings a unique cross-cultural perspective from her professional experiences across Canadian and Australian organizations.

As Quality and Sustainability Coordinator at ASL Innovations, Ophelia successfully led the Certificate of Recognition (COR) certification process while implementing ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems that improved operational efficiency. Her expertise extends to digital marketing, where she has consistently increased brand visibility and stakeholder engagement through strategic content creation.

An MBA graduate specializing in Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship from Memorial University, Ophelia balances business acumen with social impact considerations. Her international background includes roles in marketing, project management and community engagement across diverse sectors.

Ophelia excels in multicultural environments, having coordinated services for international students and managed diverse teams. She is skilled at building consensus while advocating for inclusive practices that enhance organizational effectiveness.

A natural systems-thinker with a passion for writing and strong analytical abilities, Ophelia combines meticulous attention to detail with creative problem-solving. She is committed to advancing sustainability initiatives and equity-centered approaches in governance, bringing both strategic vision and practical implementation skills to her work.