Entrepreneur, Scientist, Innovator

Meet Monique.

Monique is an internationally recognized scientist, entrepreneur, and innovator. In addition to building and selling two environmental companies, she is best known for creating and commercializing new water treatment technologies for mining and industrial processes. She has tackled non-traditional roles with grace - science, mining, and entrepreneurship. She openly shares a message of resiliency, hope, and vision.

Speaking Topics

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Monique loves to engage with groups of all sizes. She particularly enjoys interactive settings such as panels, fireside chats, Q&A sessions, interviews, and podcasts. She is also open to providing keynotes and teaching workshops upon request. 

Monique often engages on the following topics: 

  • Resiliency

  • Innovation in Entrepreneurship

  • Technology and Environmental Stewardship

  • Sustainable Water Management

  • Diversity and Inclusion in STEM

  • The Future of Resource Industries

  • Leadership and Vision

  • Community and Corporate Responsibility

  • Selenium in the Environment

  • “Monique is a leader impacting our industry, driven by innovation. It was a pleasure to facilitate a technical session at CIM CONNECT 2024, with her presentation on water treatment technologies. Monique captivated the audience with a true talent to teach key concepts, and share all her insights from her expertise.”

    - Amanda L. Alaica-Ciosek, Ph.D., P.Eng.; Industrial Water Engineer, Hatch Ltd.; Co-Director Technical Program, CIM – Environmental and Social Responsibility Society (ESRS)

  • “Monique Simair is an incredible speaker who connects with any audience through candor, transparency, and actionable insights. She speaks candidly about her journey, setbacks, and wins, inspiring audiences with her relatable stories and practical advice on sustainable growth and innovation. It was an absolute pleasure to have her on She's Interesting!”

    - Rashel Hariri, Founder of She's Interesting, Marketing Consultant

  • "Monique's unique perspective on entrepreneurship and her ability to cut past all of the fluff is truly refreshing and inspiring in the midst of all of the vague and general business speak out there. She has a way of making you be really introspective about your own journey, and has personally left me re-evaluating my path countless times as a result of her insight."

    - Laura Gabor, co-founder and COO, Ecologicca & founder, What in the Tech

  • "Monique is a dynamic speaker who inspires audiences through lived business experience and practical lessons. She leaves the audience thinking about old ideas in fresh new ways." 

    - Katrina German, CEO of Ethical Digital

There’s not one way to do it; there are a million different ways. I view things from the perspective that if I want something original accomplished, we need to evaluate the problem with fresh ideas and open dialogue so we can identify or develop the truly best way [to achieve the most successful result].