Angie Robson (BA, MBA) is Vale's manager of corporate affairs, Ontario operations. She worked previously as the chief communications adviser to the Minister of Energy. She is a firm believer in giving back to the community and volunteers with numerous organizations. In 2010 she was the honorary co-chair of the Edgar Burton Food Drive

Q: What motivates you?
A: Watching people I respect and admire in action motivates me to want to be a better person and a better professional.

Q: If you could meet anyone in the world who would it be?
A: Maybe Lorne Michaels. I'm a huge Saturday Night Live fan.

Q: What do you enjoy about living in Northern Ontario?
A: Without a doubt, it's being close to my family. I spent eight years away from Northern Ontario and while it was a great experience, it was never home because my family wasn't there.

Q: What did you want to be when you grew up?
A: I come from a family of teachers, so I always thought I would teach. It wasn't until I graduated from Laurentian University that I decided to try to pursue a post-graduate degree in business. This past year, I taught a public relations class at Cambrian College, and got an appreciation for how much work it is to teach.

Q: What makes you happy?
A: There is nothing that makes me happier than hearing my two daughters giggle together.