From the Richmond Nature Park to Science World British Columbia, I have been working with schools, science centres, nature centres, museums and aquaria for more than 25 years.

In my current role as the Executive Director for the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, The dedicated crew of staff and volunteers and I have navigated six challenging and rewarding years of revitalizing the organization. This work has included digging deep to rethink, reset, rebuild and reimagine the Centre’s viability and role in the community.

Born and raised in Sydney, Nova Scotia “Canada’s Ocean Playground” I participated in community service activities at an early age through Girl Guides and Key Club and developed my love for the outdoors and passion for the environment. My career pathway to experiential learning and community engagement was inspired by experiences at the Marine Ecology Station, the Vancouver Aquarium and the SeaChange Marine Conservation Society.

I have studied science and education from coast to coast through Cape Breton University, UBC, SFU and Langara College and am a Fellow of the Noyce Leadership Institute (NLI) along with over 100 senior-level leaders from science centres, children’s museums and other science-intensive institutions from around the world.

I am passionate about collaborating on creative projects that connect people and energize communities.