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
Colin C.
Executive Director
Deborah S.
Business Development and Communications Manager
Lauren L.
Invasive Species Program Manager
Chelsea M.
Policy and Partnerships Manager
Angeline C.
Communications and Digital Media Coordinator
Katie C.
Aquatic Invasive Plant Coordinator
Sydney C.
Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator
Rebecca D.
Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist / Aquatic Team Lead
David D.
Entomology Technician
Kendra J.
Partnership and Grants Coordinator
Monica L.
Terrestrial Invasive Plant Coordinator
Vincent L.
Program Development Coordinator
Candy M.
Office Administrator
Emily P.
Program Development Coordinator
Alex P.
Program Development Coordinator
Lauren R.
Senior Communications Coordinator / Communications Team Lead
Tera S.
Science Writer and Development Coordinator
Madison S.
Program Coordinator / Terrestrial Team Lead
Taylor S.
Program Coordinator
Derissa V.
Northern Regional Coordinator, Ontario Phragmites Action Program
Madeline S.
Communication and Administration Coordinator
Celeste U.
Communications Coordinator
Ruth O.
Communications Intern
Andrew F.
Finance and Contracts Coordinator
Tom C.
Invasive Aquatic Species Intern
Audrey V.
Forest Pest Intern
Anushri M.
Events Coordinator
Jordan H.
Indigenous Partners and Programs Coordinator
Adam G.
Programs Intern
Sophie A.
Terrestrial Programs and Outreach 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.
Dave Burden
ISC Board Chair
RETIRED – Director, Great Lakes
Regional Office – International Joint Commission
Jason Pollard
ISC Board Vice-Chair
Forestry Manager, Parks, Forestry and Surface Water Services – City of Ottawa
Robert Lambe
ISC Board Past Chair
RETIRED
Kathryn Bakos
ISC Board Director
Managing Director Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation
Kerry-Ann Charles
ISC Board Director
Environment Partnership Co-ordinator, Cambium Indigenous Professional Services
Nicola Crawhall
ISC Board Director
CEO, Canadian Water Network /Directrice Générale, Réseau Canadien de l’eau
Jane Gilbert
ISC Board Director
RETIRED – Vice-president, Public Affairs and Communications, Nature Conservancy of Canada
Christine Leduc
ISC Board Director
VP, Communications and Government Relations, Sustainable Forestry Initiative®
Cameron Mack
ISC Board Treasurer /Development Officer
RETIRED – Executive Director, Wildlife Habitat Canada
Greg McClinchey
ISC Board Director
Director, Policy and Legislative Affairs, Great Lakes Fishery Commission
Ex-officio Members
Stephen Casselman
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Director Fish & Wildlife Policy
Tricia Mitchell
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Regional Director General, Ontario & Prairie Region
Taylor Scarr
Natural Resources Canada
Director Integrated Pest Management
Kevin Urbanic
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Director General
Board of Director Organizations
