The Invasive Species Centre staff is a dedicated team who strive to address the threats of invasive species with diligence, passion, and creativity.
We bring diverse expertise and experience in natural science, policy, economics, administration, communications, graphic design, and education.
The ISC also benefits from the talents of interns, students, and recent graduates who join the team for placements of up to one year, as well as technical experts who join on a project-by-project basis. As a result, this allows the ISC to continue to be innovative in our sector.
The Invasive Species Centre offices and labs are co-located in Sault Ste. Marie with the Great Lakes Forestry Centre, a world-class science facility run by Natural Resources Canada.
To get in touch with any of our staff members, call (705) 541-5790 or email info@invasivespeciescentre.ca.
Staff
Sarah R.
Executive Director
Deborah S.
Business Development and Communications Manager
Lauren L.
Invasive Species Program Manager
Colin C.
Invasive Species Policy Manager
Teah B.
Aquatic Invasive Species Intern
Angeline C.
Communications and Digital Media Coordinator
Katie C.
EWC Team Lead
Sydney C.
Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator
Rebecca D.
Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist
David D.
Entomology Technician
Mackenzie D.
Forest Pest Specialist
Kendra J.
Partnership and Grants Coordinator
Vincent L.
Program Development Coordinator
Candy M.
Office Administrator
Emily P.
Program Development Coordinator
Alex P.
Program Development Coordinator
Lauren R.
Senior Communications Coordinator
Tera S.
Science Writer and Development Coordinator
Madison S.
Training and Outreach Coordinator
Nicole S.
Communications Coordinator
Taylor S.
Entomology and Outreach Intern
Katelynn S.
Program Development Intern
Madeline S.
Communication and Administration Coordinator
Derissa V.
Community Science Lead
Jenna W.
Invasive Species Policy Coordinator
Board of Directors
The Invasive Species Centre is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors who represent key groups who have an interest in preventing invasive species. The Board Members are drawn from academia, municipalities, First Nations, at-risk industries and recreational pursuits, and environmental not-for-profit organizations. The Board benefits from advice provided by Ex-officio Board Members who represent the four government departments and agencies that founded the Invasive Species Centre: Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The Invasive Species Centre is grateful to the Board of Directors who volunteer their time and bring their expertise and passion to their work with the Invasive Species Centre.
Robert Lambe
ISC Board President
Executive Secretary, Great Lakes Fishery Commission
Michael Pratt
ISC Board Director
Managing Director, BioForest
Cameron Mack
ISC Board Director
Executive Director, Wildlife Habitat Canada
Diane-Laure Arjalies
ISC Board Director
Associate Professor, Managerial Accounting and Control, General Management & Sustainability, Ivey Business School
Dave Burden
ISC Board Director
RETIRED – Director, Great Lakes
Regional Office – International Joint Commission
Jason Pollard
ISC Board Director
Forestry Manager, Parks, Forestry and Surface Water Services – City of Ottawa
Jane Gilbert
ISC Board Director
RETIRED – Vice-president, Public Affairs and Communications, Nature Conservancy of Canada
Nicola Crawhall
ISC Board Director
CEO, Canadian Water Network /Directrice Générale, Réseau Canadien de l’eau
Ex-officio Members
Michelle Langan
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Regional Director General, Ontario & Prairie Region
Danny Galarneau
Natural Resources Canada
Director General (Acting), Great Lakes Forestry Centre
Kevin Urbanic
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Director General
Jamie Stewart
Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry
Acting Director, Species Conservation Policy Branch
Board of Director Organizations
