The decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (NPS) is a globally unprecedented challenge that involves a lot of difficulties. For this task to be implemented smoothly, it is not only essential to advance potential technologies that incorporate wisdom gathered from around the world and develop the required human resources; further understanding of the situation must be promoted both within Japan and abroad in order to mitigate damage caused to the economy of Fukushima Prefecture stemming from misunderstanding and rumor.
The 1st International Forum on the Decommissioning of the Fukushima
Rumina Velshi is a member of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
Ms. Velshi holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Civil Engineering), Master of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) and a Master of Business Administration, all from the University of Toronto. From June 2010 to December 2011, Ms. Velshi served as a Chairperson of the Board of Referees (Ontario Regional Division), an administrative tribunal responsible for conducting hearings and making decisions on appeals filed pursuant to the Employment Insurance Act. Previously, between 1978 and 2009, she worked in various capacities at Ontario Hydro and Ontario Power Generation (OPG). Most recently, she was Director, Planning and Control, for the Darlington New Nuclear Project. In that role, she was OPG’s commercial lead for the procurement of new nuclear reactors for the Darlington site as well as responsible for developing and implementing the project management infrastructure. The Darlington New Nuclear Project is one of the largest mega capital projects in Canada.
Throughout her career, Ms. Velshi has worked relentlessly on promoting careers in science and engineering, especially for women. She is the founding member of Women in Science and Engineering (Canada), has served on the Board of Directors of Women in Nuclear (WiN) (Canada), and is a member of the Board of Directors of Scientists in School – an organization with the mandate of inspiring an excitement for science and technology in children of all ages. She is the recipient of the 2011 WiN Canada Leadership Award.
Ms. Velshi is also very active in international development activities. She is the founding member of Focus Humanitarian Assistance Canada, which has since become an internationally recognized humanitarian assistance agency. Ms Velshi currently serves as the Aga Khan Foundation Canada’s City Chair for Toronto for the World Partnership Events, Canada’s largest annual event dedicated to increasing awareness and raising funds to fight global poverty.
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