A Passionate Team

2023 Sea Change Intern support@seachangecanada.ca

Frankie has a Bachelor of Science in Geography and Certificate in Sustainability Studies from the University of Calgary. She has grown up climbing around the rock pools and swimming in coastal communities in both New Zealand and Vancouver Island. Frankie is passionate about environmental justice and protecting our coastlines for future generations. In her spare time, she loves writing environmental poetry and cooking.

SUSTAINABILITY AMBASSADOR

Daniel was based out of Tofino, British Columbia. His passion for ocean conservation strains from a life of Surfing and living within the Pacific Rim National Park reserve & Tla-o-Qui- Aht First Nation territory. Daniel was an Intern with Sea Change in 2022-2023 and Sea Change Canada’s 2023 Sustainability Ambassador.

PAST CHAIR

Fiona is passionate about sustainability and the environment, and looks for collaborations to bring the two elements together in simple, yet lasting ways. From volunteering with environmental organizations, her most memorable project was towards restoring Atlantic Salmon populations back into Ontario waters. Currently, Fiona is a post-doc researcher who uses remote sensing to measure plant biodiversity. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking.

PAST TREASURER

Sheena holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Ottawa. Since graduating, she has lived and worked across the country, including in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories. She has worked primarily for protected areas in support of wildlife conservation, species at risk recovery, and ecosystem management. Recently, her passion for marine ecology has led her back to British Columbia where she is studying coho salmon populations.

ECO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2022 / 23

Jessica’s passions stem from earning a Bachelor of Arts Honours, Environmental Studies Degree. Which prepared her in becoming an informed thinker and skilled problem-solver who is able to contribute to the resolution of the environmental challenges critical to our future. Focusing on environmental issues, such as: resource conservation, environmental justice, urban sustainability, climate change, environmental policy, and ecosystem restoration. Jessica took her studies to new heights by going beyond the classroom and exploring issues in North America, Europe, and Asia. In her spare time you’ll find Jessica doing the things she loves most such as scuba diving, gardening, and baking sourdough.

SUSTAINABILITY INTERN

Emily Filinska is a graduate student from the Master's in Social and Ecological Sustainability at the University of Waterloo, Canada. Her thesis research focused on analyzing cetacean interactions with fishers and how these interactions impact the sustainability of small-scale fisheries. Her research involved analyzing cetacean bycatch from a social-ecological systems perspective. Emily has also completed her Bachelor’s in Environmental Science, majoring in Ecology at the University of Guelph. Her main drive in life has been to make a positive change on this planet, pursuing her passion for cetacean conservation.

SUSTAINABILITY INTERN

Chantel graduated from Trent University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in International Development Studies and minoring in Environmental Studies. She is an outdoors enthusiast with a passion in environmental justice and conservation!

IMPACT INTERN

Justin has a Master's Degree in Urban Development at Ryerson University. He has previously completed an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Toronto Scarborough in Environmental Science and Human Geography. He is interested in Indigenous perspectives and transportation equity. He is also an Independent singer-songwriter. He uses music to convey a lot of difficult, internal feelings that most do not speak about.

SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR

Sophie completed two undergraduate degrees at Carleton University, a BA in Environmental Studies and a BSc in Environmental Science with a Minor in Biology and Earth Sciences. She loves all things nature and outdoors! With a passion for advocacy, she completed a training course with the UN on Advocacy and Implementation of the SDGs. She currently volunteers with the Ottawa Riverkeepers, Earthub, Green Sacred Spaces as Board Vice Chair, and Sustainable Philanthropy as Board Secretary.

DIGITAL SUSTAINABILITY INTERN

Lucy is a curious individual who is a firm believer in community-led transformation. Having grown up along the coast of Vancouver, she has always had a passion for the ocean and the natural world around her. Graduating from McGill University with a degree in International Development, she is fascinated in how the environment shapes and is shaped by development processes.

FILMMAKER

Karli Zschogner is an organizer, a connector, and a storyteller. Graduating from the University of Ottawa in B.Soc.Sci. Honors in Conflict Studies and Human Rights and the University of King’s College for Journalism, she is deeply passionate about being an agent of change for sustainability in everyday living.