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.

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Staff

Sarah R.

Executive Director

Deborah Sparks

Deborah S.

Business Development and Communications Manager

Lauren Bell

Lauren L.

Invasive Species Program Manager

Colin Cassin

Colin C.

Invasive Species Policy Manager

Angeline C.

Communications and Digital Media Intern

Katie C.

Rebecca D.

Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist

David D.

Entomology Technician

Mackenzie Digasparro

Mackenzie D.

Program Development Coordinator

Liana H.

Aquatic Program Coordinator

Kendra J.

Partnership and Grants Coordinator

Vincent L.

Program Development Intern

Candy M.

Office Administrator

Emily P.

Program Development Coordinator

Alex P.

Entomology Intern

Elizabeth P.

Programs and Science Policy Intern

Lauren R.

Communications and Technology Coordinator

Tera S.

Science Writer and Development Coordinator

Madison S.

Training and Outreach Coordinator

Nicole S.

Communications Coordinator

Derissa V.

Community Science Lead

Jennifer W.

Zooplankton Diagnostics and Research Intern

Jenna W.

Invasive Species Policy 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.

Robert Lambe

ISC Board President

Executive Secretary, Great Lakes Fishery Commission

Invasive Species Centre Board of Director – Micheal Pratt

Michael Pratt

ISC Board Director

Managing Director, BioForest

Invasive Species Centre Board of Director - Cameron Mack

Cameron Mack

ISC Board Director

Executive Director, Wildlife Habitat Canada

Diane-Laure Arjalies

ISC Board Director

Associate Professor, Managerial Accounting and Control, General Management & Sustainability, Ivey Business School 

Invasive Species Centre Board of Director - Dave Burden

Dave Burden

ISC Board Director

RETIRED – Director, Great Lakes
Regional Office – International Joint Commission

Invasive Species Centre Board of Director - Jason Pollard

Jason Pollard

ISC Board Director

Forestry Manager, Parks, Forestry and Surface Water Services – City of Ottawa

Jane Gilbert

Jane Gilbert

ISC Board Director

RETIRED – Vice-president, Public Affairs and Communications, Nature Conservancy of Canada 

Nicola Crawhall

ISC Board Director

CEO, Canadian Water Network /Directrice Générale, Réseau Canadien de l’eau

Ex-officio Members

Michelle Langan

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Regional Director General, Ontario & Prairie Region

Danny Galarneau

Natural Resources Canada

Director General (Acting), Great Lakes Forestry Centre

Kevin Urbanic

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Director General

Jamie Stewart

Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry

Acting Director, Species Conservation Policy Branch


Board of Director Organizations

Great Lakes Fishery Commission Bob Lambe
City of Ottawa Board of Director Jason Pollard
International Joint Commission Dave Burden
Wildlife Habitat Canada Board of Director Cameron Mack
BioForest Michael Pratt Board of Director