Valentina Escobar
About Valentina Escobar
Valentina Escobar is an Environmental Scientist at Hatch, where she has worked since 2022 in Niagara on the Lake. She has a diverse background in environmental management, quality assurance, and marketing, with previous roles at Canopy Growth Corporation and other organizations.
Work at Hatch
Valentina Escobar has been employed at Hatch as an Environmental Scientist since 2022. In this role, she focuses on environmental assessments and sustainability initiatives. Her work involves collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and to promote best practices within the organization. Valentina's expertise contributes to the operational success of projects in Niagara on the Lake.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining Hatch, Valentina Escobar worked at Canopy Growth Corporation as a Quality Assurance Manager from 2018 to 2022. In this position, she led training events aimed at continuous quality improvement and participated in internal audits across multiple production facilities. Her responsibilities included managing budget variance reporting and overseeing purchasing for the Quality Department, ensuring compliance with Health Canada regulations.
Educational Background
Valentina Escobar holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Assessment from Niagara College, which she completed from 2016 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Brock University, where she studied from 2010 to 2015. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in environmental science and quality assurance.
Early Career and Internships
Valentina began her career as a Pet Groomer at PetSmart, where she worked from 2010 to 2017. She transitioned into environmental roles with internships, including a position as an Environmental Intern at Green Cricket Inc. in 2017. Additionally, she served as a Waste Management Intern at Niagara Region from 2017 to 2018, gaining valuable experience in waste management practices. She also briefly worked as a Marketing and Communications Coordinator at ReCollect Systems Inc. in 2018.