Originally from Fort Nelson British Columbia, I attended UNBC as part of the UNBC Scholars program. My undergraduate degree at UNBC launched me into a fascinating career in the natural sciences, taking me from remote islands along the Pacific coast to the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick. Over this period I have worked as an academic, within industry, and as a government biologist. During this seminar I will discuss my career path and some of the interesting projects I have worked on along the way. I will focus on my current role as the Ecologist Team Leader at Gulf Islands National Park Reserve (Parks Canada), and discuss the Ecosystem Integrity Monitoring program. I will also share some of the exciting new research I am conducting with the University of Victoria, trying to solve an ecological murder mystery, focusing upon the invasive plant, Yellow Flag Iris. 

The Natural Resources & Environmental Studies Institute (NRESi) at UNBC hosts a weekly lecture series at the Prince George campus. Anyone from the university or wider community with interest in the topic area is welcome to attend. Go to http://www.unbc.ca/nres-institute/colloquium-webcasts to view the presentation remotely.

Past NRESi colloquium presentations and special lectures can be viewed on our video archive, available here.

Please Note: NRESi colloquium presentations this semester will be available to attend both in-person as well as online. However, those wishing to attend in-person must wear a mask as per Provincial Health Officer (PHO) orders and University policy. Thank you for your understanding.