OUR TEAM
Brad Procter
Executive Director
Brad is a lawyer by trade, with a business degree, who has worked as a corporate litigator, a real estate executive, and in leadership roles in the ENGO sector. Brad’s been with GWAS since 2016. He will throw a disc at almost anything. Married to Nicole, who has been on the Board since 2016, and father to Jack and Tom, and often accompanied by Walter, the Brussels Griffon.
Andrea Kwok
Indigenous Outreach Coordinator / Restoration Assistant Coordinator
Andrea holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Education and is currently working towards a diploma in the Restoration of Natural Systems program at the University of Victoria. She is a lover of swims at Curtis Point and creating Dungeons and Dragons characters (more than actually playing).
Stephanie Gurney
Director of Operations / Restoration Coordinator
Stephanie has a Bachelor of Science in Geography with a concentration in Environmental Sustainability, a Diploma in Restoration of Natural Systems, and a certificate from Wild Folk Herbal Immersion Program for working with medical plants. Steph enjoys live music, hanging out at the beach, collecting rocks, and is greatly passionate about serving the community.
Shania LaFreniere
Climate Coordinator / Charity and Development Coordinator
Shania has a degree in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria and is passionate about her work in environmental non-profits. At any given time you can find Shania elbow-deep in her grandma activities: crocheting, reading a book, bird-watching, doing a crossword, or eating a delightful little treat.
Gill Gawron
Nature House Education and Outreach Coordinator / Biology Assistant Coordinator
Gill has a degree in Biology and Contemporary Studies from the University of King's College in Halifax and recently finished her Masters in Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria. When she's not mucking about outdoors, Gill can be found buried in a book, a knitting project, or her sourdough starter, Jolene.
Our Summer Staff
Interpreters, Biologists, Restoration Technicians, Administrators, Superstars
We are lucky enough to be joined by a group of dedicated staff and volunteers each summer in our six programs: Nature Interpretation, Climate Interpretation, Indigenous Nature Interpretation in our Indigenous Youth Program, Restoration, Biological Monitoring, and Charity and Development Administration. Their hard work and passion is the heartbeat of our organization and we could not do what we do without them!
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alaina Dowling | President / HR Coordinator |
Eva Gribbon | Vice-President / Amphibian Program Coordinator |
Matthew Delosada | Treasurer / Biology Coordinator |
Michelle Wood | Secretary / Webmaster |
Jameson Clarke | Biology Advisor |
Erin Hogan | Education and Outreach Advisor |
Nicole Puckett | Board Member at Large |