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I have spent 15 years\u00a0implementing ecological restoration projects across British Columbia and Alberta, focusing on riparian restoration, early successional habitats, and bioengineering methods for both urban and remote areas. Today I work in consulting providing\u00a0expertise in project\u00a0management, product development, education, and technical guidance for mitigating risk in different environments.<\/p>\n
Do you volunteer for any environmental organizations?<\/b><\/p>\n
I have served on the SERWC board for over 10 years, currently serving as Chair.\u00a0 I also volunteer on the CERP review committee for SER international.<\/p>\n
What has been your greatest accomplishment or what are you most proud of?<\/b><\/p>\n
Working to implement restoration work for long enough to recognize what it is, what it is not, and that it does\u00a0work<\/i>, is an accomplishment. Restoration takes a long time.\u00a0\u00a0Pure restoration work is tough to come by, and though remediation or reclamation are alternatives, they are not a substitute if the work has clear intent.<\/p>\n
Past tangible results, to have\u00a0been mentored for it, had opportunities to do it, and to do it long enough to\u00a0see processes evolve has been the greatest\u00a0privilege.<\/p>\n
What advice do you have for students and emerging professionals?<\/b><\/p>\n
To students — chance is abundant, restoration is an experiment, so don’t let perfect get in the way of better.\u00a0 It can take a long time to find something that works for you,\u00a0 so double down on the areas you can excel to augment the quality of impact you can offer..<\/p>\n
For professionals —\u00a0 mentorship is a lease.\u00a0 It is the confidence you can offer someone else who can’t yet see it in themselves.\u00a0 Start this process so others can recognize how simple it is to do for someone else, someday.<\/p>\n
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