Originally from the Lower Mainland, Alaina moved to Victoria to pursue a degree at the University of Victoria. In 2018, she started her journey with GWAS as a Restoration Technician on a summer co-op term, after discovering the delights of the Gorge she knew she couldn't leave the organization. Alaina stayed on as a volunteer and then board member after graduating with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology in 2019. Alaina has had many roles at GWAS, including Volunteer Coordinator, Vice-President and now sits as President and Human Resource Manager on the Board. When not working or volunteering, Alaina enjoys baking, hiking and hosting tidepool schools for anyone who will listen (usually her unsuspecting friends).

Eva has a Masters of Science in Environmental Practice and a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology (Archaeology). She works in the environmental sector, primarily focusing on conservation, policy and environmental emergency planning. Eva completed her Masters Practicum with GWAS in 2023 before joining the Board in 2024. For her Practicum, Eva developed and implemented the Amphibian Monitoring Program in Esquimalt Gorge Park. Eva has a keen interest in understanding the relationship between amphibians and their breeding and terrestrial habitats.

Matthew has a Bachelor of Science in Biology specializing in plant science from the University of Victoria (but a Douglas College alum as well). Matt started in the Biology role in June 2022, and started on the board of directors as a Biology Advisor and Treasurer later that year. He is a Certified Associate in Project Management and is currently daylighting as a project manager supporting the reforestation of wildfire impacted areas in BC.

Miche has a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Statistics and Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria. Miche joined GWAS in 2017 as a volunteer and worked two summers with the organization as a Nature Interpreter and Ecological Restoration Technician in 2018 and 2019, respectively. Miche has continued to serve on the GWAS Board of Directors in various volunteer capacities, including Education and Outreach Advisor, Restoration Advisor, and Webmaster, focusing on maintaining the website, and assisting with anything else she can.

Jameson joined GWAS in 2019, worked as a Biologist in 2020, and then as the Biology Coordinator for the Youth Community Partnership Program in 2021 while working toward a Restoration of Natural System Diploma at UVic and his RP Bio designation. Jameson holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Bucknell University (PA, USA), a Masters of Science in Invertebrate Zoology from Duke University (NC, USA), and is working on his PhD at the University of Victoria. His research specializes on the evolutionary ecology of deep sea arthropods and the evolutionary physiology of insect metamorphosis and pattern development. Jameson was instrumental in the establishment of GWAS’ Biology Program and continues to advise the program.

Taylor joined GWAS in 2021 as a Biologist in the Youth Community Partnership Program where she assisted in water quality monitoring in the Gorge Creek and conducted beach seines to identify aquatic species that reside in the Gorge Waterway. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and a Masters in Environment and Sustainability both from Western University (London, ON), where she is originally from before moving to the Island in 2019. Her research specialised in creating pollinator gardens for seed cultivation, pesticide impacts on bumble bee abundance and wastewater effluents impact on stream metabolism. Taylor has worked as a wildlife biologist for private consults conducting field work related to birds, amphibians, bears and snails, and has done extensive work in pollinator restoration within Greater Victoria.

Erin started with GWAS as a Nature Interpreter in 2021 while pursuing adventure tourism at Westcoast Adventure College. She currently works as the Program Manager for a social impact incubator at the University of Waterloo and supports the delivery of several programs, including the City of Kitchener's Youth Climate Action Fund and Pivot Green's Canadian Youth Climate Action Award. She loves spending time exploring Ontario's lakes, but hopes to be back poking around in tidal pools on the West Coast soon!

Caitlin joined GWAS in 2020, and has since worked two summers as a Nature Interpreter, helped supervise the Youth Community Partnership Program, and now sits on the Board of Directors. Caitlin’s passion for marine stewardship and education has influenced many of GWAS’ programs during her time with the organization. Caitlin has a Bachelor's Degree in Marine Biology with a minor in Ocean Sciences from the University of Victoria. In her spare time, Caitlin loves being outdoors and exploring the amazing ecosystems around Vancouver Island.

Anna moved to Canada from Aotearoa New Zealand in 2015. In 2019, she came to live near the Gorge Waterway and started learning its stories. During the lonely days of the pandemic, Anna found comfort in walking alongside the water and experiencing small moments of connection with others out doing the same. In 2021, she started volunteering at the Nature House and in 2022 became a member of the GWAS Board. Anna holds a postgraduate diploma in Environmental Studies and works as an advisor for the provincial government.

Brittany joined the Board of Directors in 2024 and brings her experience in environmental education, volunteer coordination, and nonprofit management to the organization. She holds a Bachelor of Science from UVic and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from University Washington. Brittany currently works as the Development and Education Manager for a nonprofit focused on salmon recovery and is excited to bring a fresh perspective to GWAS’s outreach programming.

Nicole completed her Masters in Geography from the University of Calgary, where her research focused on volunteers in environmental organizations. Nicole also holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto in Environmental Management. In addition to her many years on GWAS’ Board of Directors, Nicole has volunteered with the World Fisheries Trust, the Toronto Humane Society, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and with a number of NGOs in Tanzania in both the environmental conservation and community development space.

Francis grew up on the East coast of Vancouver Island on the Qualicum First Nations Reserve. His deep love for nature and the ocean has brought him to become more involved in environmental conservation. Francis moved to Victoria from Qualicum Beach to study Theatre and Anthropology at the University of Victoria. Francis has experience in museum design from his time as an intern with Andre and Associates Interpretation and Design, and working with the Qualicum Beach Museum. Francis joined the GWAS Board in 2017 and hopes to bring an Indigenous perspective, and his design skills to assist GWAS in Nature House management and design.