Alison Gamble, M.E.S., C.Chem

Senior Environmental Chemist and Science Team Lead

Alison is a senior environmental chemist and project director at SVS as well as the Environmental Science Team Lead.  She is a registered Chartered Chemist in Ontario and is a member of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, where she sits on an international steering committee for the integration of Indigenous Knowledge and Values with western science. Alison has experience in designing, leading, and reporting on environmental monitoring, both from a Western science and two-eyed seeing approach. She has a strong background in planning and facilitating community meetings, engagement sessions, and workshops. Alison is experienced in conducting third party reviews of technical reports, that are grounded by community values, concerns, and impacts to Rights and Interests. She has developed and delivered curriculum for professional development and adult learning courses, including Environmental Monitoring and Indigenous Guardians Programs.

Alison holds a master’s degree in environmental sciences and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, both from the University of Guelph. She is a proud Métis woman, and has been fishing ever since she could hold a rod and reel and foraging wild edibles since she started walking. Combined with a deep scientific curiosity, this has led Alison to become passionate about using both Indigenous science and western science together to protect traditional ways of life and promote healthy Lands and Waters.

Expertise

Additional Superpowers

Environmental chemistry | site remediation | waste management | water quality | stakeholder engagement | logistics planning | policy review and compliance|