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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Program Manager, Ecosystem and Climate Change Strategies at Credit Valley Conservation

  • Education

    • University of Guelph

      2002 - 2006
      Bachelor's Degree Honours, Molecular Biology and Genetics

    • University of Guelph

      2006 - 2008
      Master's Degree Botany

      - Project examined the classification of plant species and the importance of genome doubling (polyploidy) as a mechanism of plant speciation. - Field work and laboratory skills requiring rigor and meticulous attention to detail- Management of large volumes of data and experience with statistical analysis- Hiring and management of undergraduate student research assistants

  • Experience

    • University of Guelph

      Sept 2003 - Dec 2008

      • Thesis project for Molecular Biology and Genetics Program• Research examining the effects of Vitamin D on Acute Promylocytic LeukemiaPublications:Wu, W., G. Beilhartz, Y. Roy, C.L. Richard, M. Curtin, L. Brown, D. Cadieux, M. Coppolino, M.C. Farach-Carson, I. Nemere, and K.A. Meckling. 2010. Nuclear translocation of the 1,25D3-MARRS (membrane associated rapid response to steroids) receptor protein and NFκB in differentiating NB4 leukemia cells. Experimental Cell Research. 316: 1101-1108. Show less

      • Teaching Assistant, Integrative Biology

        Sept 2006 - Dec 2008

      • Research Assistant

        May 2006 - Aug 2006

      • Molecular Biology and Genetics Thesis Project

        Sept 2005 - Apr 2006

      • Research Assistantship

        Sept 2003 - Aug 2005

    • Parks Canada

      Oct 2008 - Apr 2009
      Ecosystem Science Intern

      • Ecological monitoring and fieldwork• Review of and summarization of scientific literature• Analysis and summarization of EMAN forest data and ecosystem restoration data• Reporting and development of outreach and communication materials• Logistical assistance for deer herd reduction program

    • Credit Valley Conservation

      May 2009 - now

      Ecologist for the Landscape Science division at Credit Valley Conservation. Major responsibilities include technical research and analysis to inform watershed management and protection, including implementation of the Credit River Watershed Natural Heritage System.Areas of specialization include landscape ecology, urban forestry, road ecology and climate change. • Technical research, report writing and analysis for the Landscape Science and Monitoring program• Support for development of the Credit River Watershed Natural Heritage System• Urban natural heritage system science support and development; Resulting in tools and guidance that can be utilized by municipal partners in environmental strategies and/or Official Plan updates • Support for the Terrestrial Monitoring Program monitoring the health of forests, wetlands and riparian areas • Ecological monitoring of forest, wetland and riparian communities, including vegetation monitoring including tree health and faunal monitoring including salamanders and wetland bird monitoring

      • Program Manager Ecosystem and Climate Change Strategies

        Jan 2024 - now

      • Senior Specialist, Ecosystem and Climate Change Strategies

        Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

      • Senior Specialist, Landscape Science

        Sept 2020 - Dec 2022

      • Ecologist - Landscape Science

        Mar 2015 - Sept 2020

      • Natural Heritage Technician

        Jul 2010 - Mar 2015

      • Terrestrial Monitoring Technician

        Sept 2009 - Jul 2010

      • Terrestrial Monitoring Assistant

        May 2009 - Sept 2009

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Ecological Land Classification

      Ministry of Natural Resources
      Jan 2012