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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
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Sarah R.
Executive Director
![Deborah Sparks](/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/deb-profile-edited-639x1024.jpg)
Deborah S.
Business Development and Communications Manager
![Lauren Bell](/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Lauren-Bell-1.png)
Lauren L.
Invasive Species Program Manager
![Colin Cassin](/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Colin-Cassin-1.png)
Colin C.
Invasive Species Policy Manager
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Angeline C.
Communications and Digital Media Intern
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Katie C.
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Rebecca D.
Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist
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David D.
Entomology Technician
![Mackenzie Digasparro](/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Mackenzie-Digasparro-1.png)
Mackenzie D.
Program Development Coordinator
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Liana H.
Aquatic Program Coordinator
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Kendra J.
Partnership and Grants Coordinator
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Vincent L.
Program Development Intern
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Candy M.
Office Administrator
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Emily P.
Program Development Coordinator
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Alex P.
Entomology Intern
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Elizabeth P.
Programs and Science Policy Intern
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Lauren R.
Communications and Technology Coordinator
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Tera S.
Science Writer and Development Coordinator
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Madison S.
Training and Outreach Coordinator
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Nicole S.
Communications Coordinator
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Derissa V.
Community Science Lead
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Jennifer W.
Zooplankton Diagnostics and Research Intern
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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.
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Robert Lambe
ISC Board President
Executive Secretary, Great Lakes Fishery Commission
![Invasive Species Centre Board of Director – Micheal Pratt](/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Micheal-Pratt.png)
Michael Pratt
ISC Board Director
Managing Director, BioForest
![Invasive Species Centre Board of Director - Cameron Mack](/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Cameron-Mack.png)
Cameron Mack
ISC Board Director
Executive Director, Wildlife Habitat Canada
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Diane-Laure Arjalies
ISC Board Director
Associate Professor, Managerial Accounting and Control, General Management & Sustainability, Ivey Business School
![Invasive Species Centre Board of Director - Dave Burden](/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Dave-Burden.png)
Dave Burden
ISC Board Director
RETIRED – Director, Great Lakes
Regional Office – International Joint Commission
![Invasive Species Centre Board of Director - Jason Pollard](/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Jason-Pollard.png)
Jason Pollard
ISC Board Director
Forestry Manager, Parks, Forestry and Surface Water Services – City of Ottawa
![Jane Gilbert](/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Jane-Gilbert-eidt.png)
Jane Gilbert
ISC Board Director
RETIRED – Vice-president, Public Affairs and Communications, Nature Conservancy of Canada
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Nicola Crawhall
ISC Board Director
CEO, Canadian Water Network /Directrice Générale, Réseau Canadien de l’eau
Ex-officio Members
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Michelle Langan
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Regional Director General, Ontario & Prairie Region
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Danny Galarneau
Natural Resources Canada
Director General (Acting), Great Lakes Forestry Centre
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Kevin Urbanic
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Director General
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Jamie Stewart
Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry
Acting Director, Species Conservation Policy Branch
Board of Director Organizations
![Great Lakes Fishery Commission Bob Lambe](/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/GLFC-150x150.png)
![City of Ottawa Board of Director Jason Pollard](/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/City-of-Ottawa-150x150.png)
![International Joint Commission Dave Burden](/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/International-Joint-Comission-150x150.png)
![Wildlife Habitat Canada Board of Director Cameron Mack](/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Wildlife-Habitat-Canada--150x150.png)
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![BioForest Michael Pratt Board of Director](/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bioForest-150x150.jpg)
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