I have been fascinated by the oceans and what lives in them for as long as I can remember. After high school, I studied marine biology at the University of Victoria and completed my Honours thesis on the epibiota of introduced and native eelgrass beds before starting my Master’s thesis on the ecology of the glass sponge reefs off the coast of Northern British Columbia. I am now a Registered Professional Biologist with experience in coastal habitat mapping, environmental assessment, and restoration of nearshore communities.

One of my first jobs out of university was at Archipelago Marine Research Ltd. where I was introduced to the ShoreZone coastal imaging and habitat mapping project. I joined SeaChange as Executive Director in January 2023, moving from my position as General Manager of Coastal and Ocean Resources, a Victoria-based consulting company. I was proud to serve my community as a Director at the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea for six years, and was a Director at SeaChange for a short time before moving into the Executive Director position.

In my free time, I enjoy singing in a local choir, spending time in my garden, and hanging out with my family and four cats.