Emily Hicks, BHSc
President, FREDsense Technologies Corp.
Under Emily’s leadership, her start-up – FREDsense – is redefining how we tackle ‘forever chemicals’ (PFAS) with technology that cuts traditional water testing times from 4-6 weeks to just 5 days—an 83% improvement that has transformed water testing for clients worldwide. Her innovations extend beyond the lab, where she spearheaded the development of the first-ever portable PFAS field kit, delivering a 99% reduction in testing time to provide results in just 4 hours. With over 700 samples processed, millions of dollars saved for clients, and critical partnerships secured, Emily’s leadership is accelerating both remediation and R&D, driving faster, smarter solutions for combatting these persistent environmental pollutants.
