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OUR TEAM

Brad Procter

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

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

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

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

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

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
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