I am a conservation scientist dedicated to finding pragmatic solutions to the many problems facing our oceans and the animals that call them home — solutions that work for both fish and the people depending on them. My role at SeaChoice is to do everything I can to ensure our team members are well supported and our work is aligned programmatically and operationally, so we can achieve as much as possible for the health of our oceans.

Solutions that work for both fish and the people that depend on them

I bring over 15 years of experience working with Project Seahorse, an international marine conservation organization, on issues related to sustainable fisheries and marine ecosystems, species at risk, and international wildlife trade policy. Since 2010, I have served as the Project’s Program Manager, while holding a faculty level position at The University of British Columbia’s Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries.

My research and conservation work have spanned the areas of trade and non-selective fishing practices, with a focus on southeast Asia. While I enjoy my international efforts, I am excited to contribute to ocean and fisheries conservation in my own, Canadian, backyard.

I hold a PhD in resource management from The University of British Columbia, an MSc in biology, and BSc in marine biology from Dalhousie University.