Meet our team.

Not your average crew.

We are an eclectic blend of idealists and pragmatists, scientists and artists, ex-hippies and ex-corporate cogs with a collective commitment to doing good work – and doing good. Scroll down to get to know us and our unique super powers. Not finding someone? Check our Associates page.

Nichole Fraser, M.Sc.

Nichole Fraser, M.Sc.

Managing Partner/Senior Social Researcher

Scott Mackay, M.Sc., RPP

Scott Mackay, M.Sc., RPP

Managing Partner/Senior Impact Assessment Strategist

Jeremy Shute, M.A., RPP

Jeremy Shute, M.A., RPP

Senior Consultant/Chief Social Impact Officer

Laura Taylor, M.A.

Laura Taylor, M.A.

Managing Partner

Erin Knight, B.A.

Erin Knight, B.A.

Chief Operations Officer

Roman Ciecwierz

Roman Ciecwierz

Chair of the Board/Acting CEO

Devon Stanbury, M.Sc.

Devon Stanbury, M.Sc.

Financial Controller

Leah Culver, M.A.

Leah Culver, M.A.

Social Researcher

Marnie Benson, B.Sc.

Marnie Benson, B.Sc.

GIS Specialist

Allie Mayberry, M.A., B.Sc.

Allie Mayberry, M.A., B.Sc.

Wildlife Biologist & Social Research Consultant

Mitchell Avis, M.Sc., RPP, MCIP

Mitchell Avis, M.Sc., RPP, MCIP

Planner

Meghan Buckham, M.A.

Meghan Buckham, M.A.

Negotiations and Regulatory Specialist

Meaghan Langille, B.Sc.

Meaghan Langille, B.Sc.

Regulatory Specialist

Andrew Peach, M.Sc.

Andrew Peach, M.Sc.

Planning Consultant

Alison Gamble, M.E.S.

Alison Gamble, M.E.S.

Environmental Scientist

Lynn Wardle, B.Sc.

Lynn Wardle, B.Sc.

GIS Specialist

Mike VanEgmond, B.A.

Mike VanEgmond, B.A.

Regulatory & Research Consultant

Joanne Shantz, M.A.

Joanne Shantz, M.A.

Social Researcher

(226) 706-8888 ext. 151

Jessica Steiner, M.A.

Jessica Steiner, M.A.

Social Researcher

Rachel White M.Sc., B.Sc.

Rachel White M.Sc., B.Sc.

Planning Ecologist

Andrew Bubar, M.Sc.

Andrew Bubar, M.Sc.

Water Resources Specialist

Steven Rowe, M.A.

Steven Rowe, M.A.

Senior Advisor & Consultant

Christopher Wagner, B.Sc.

Christopher Wagner, B.Sc.

Ecologist

Rachael Marshall, Ph.D.

Rachael Marshall, Ph.D.

Water Resources Specialist

Jody Duncan

Jody Duncan

Aquatic Biologist

Jessica Ward, Ph.D., PMP

Jessica Ward, Ph.D., PMP

Senior Ecologist

Oliva Shotyk, MSLA

Oliva Shotyk, MSLA

Social Researcher

Mark MacDougall, M.Sc., CET, PMP

Mark MacDougall, M.Sc., CET, PMP

Regulatory and Research Consultant

(226) 706 – 8888 ext. 802

 

Claire Avisar, BA, MA

Claire Avisar, BA, MA

Social Researcher

Jenna Wolno, MEnvSc.

Jenna Wolno, MEnvSc.

Regulatory Analyst

Robin Heavens, M.Eng.

Robin Heavens, M.Eng.

Water Resources Specialist

Luke Ridgway, M.Sc.

Luke Ridgway, M.Sc.

Junior Regulatory Analyst

Jake Stemeroff, MBA

Jake Stemeroff, MBA

Socio-Economic Specialist

Katie Turriff, BES

Katie Turriff, BES

Planner

Allanah Perissinotto

Allanah Perissinotto

Operations Specialist

Beate Schwirtlich, B.F.A., B.J.

Beate Schwirtlich, B.F.A., B.J.

Editor

Wendy McDonnell

Wendy McDonnell

Office Manager

Aiden Mauti, BSc.

Aiden Mauti, BSc.

Financial Coordinator

Kaitlin Littlechild, MPH

Kaitlin Littlechild, MPH

Communications & Marketing Specialist

Corey Bartlett

Corey Bartlett

IT Specialist