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EECOM is made up of network organizations and individuals across Canada, volunteers, and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who are elected by EECOM members.<\/span><\/p>

Participation on the Board of Directors is one of the ways to help shape EECOM\u2019s contribution to environmental <\/span>and sustainability <\/span>education in Canada and to engage in meaningful dialogue with\u00a0 individuals and partner organizations across the country.<\/span><\/p>

The EECOM Board of Directors represents leadership in the field of environmental and sustainability education. The Board is composed of professionals across Canada who demonstrate leadership and expertise across many fields of the environmental movement.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Meet the 2026 EECOM Board of Directors<\/span><\/h4><\/div>\n <\/section>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Haley Guest (she\/her)<\/h4>\n

Chair - Nova Scotia<\/h5>\n
\n Haley is grateful to reside in Mi'kma'ki, the unceded land of the Mi\u2019kmaq people. Her family's roots are from England and Ireland, and she currently lives in Kjipanupek, or St Margaret's Bay, with her partner, Kevin, and their dog, Paige.\n

\nFollowing her undergraduate degree in Environmental Science, Haley completed research on ocean literacy (Guest et al 2014) and public perceptions of marine protection (Lotze et al 2018). Haley holds a Master's in Environmental Education and Communication from Royal Roads University, and has worked in community-based nature interpretation centres both in Canada and Cambodia.\nAs a founding Board member of the Canadian Network for Ocean Education (CaNOE), she has supported and coordinated pan-Canadian projects and initiatives with multi-level stakeholders. She believes that EECOM plays a vital role in advancing environmental learning in Canada by connecting the incredible community of individuals and organizations doing this good work across Canada.\n

\nShe currently works as a School Manager with Nova Scotia Community College's School of Technology and Environment, where she supports accessible, high quality programs for learners across the province.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/section>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Ellen Long (she\/her)<\/h4>\n

Vice Chair - Ontario<\/h5>\n
\n Ellen is a settler on the unceeded, unsurredered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people in what is now known as Ottawa. \n\n

She works as the Director, Education and Forest Literacy to grow future forest and conservation leaders at Project Learning Tree Canada. Ellen has many years of experience designing, implementing, and leading education programs with leading non-profits across Canada. She holds a Master and Bachelor of Education from the University of Ottawa. \n

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Shannon Harding (she\/her)<\/h4>\n

Treasurer - Nova Scotia<\/h5>\n
\n Shannon studied both Education and Environmental and Resource Science at Trent University, but credits her passion for the environment to outdoor exploration as a child, as well as some inspiring educators she met along the way. \n\n

Shannon has previously worked in the field of Environmental Education as a classroom teacher, a college vice-principal, a science centre manager and as the Director of Education for a large eNGO. Currently, as CEO of Junior Achievement Nova Scotia, she continues to look at how environment, sustainability and climate can be taught through an entrepreneurship lens. Shannon lives in the traditional, unceded and unsurrendered lands of the Mi\u2019kmaq people. \n

\n\nShannon\u2019s current interests: Being an excellent chauffeur to her three very active kiddos, education policy and practice; experiential\/inquiry\/place-based education; education for sustainability; learning competencies; governance; teacher education; cross-curricular approaches to teaching and learning.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/section>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Danika Strecko (she\/her)<\/h4>\n

Secretary - British Columbia<\/h5>\n
\n Danika lives, teaches, and learns on the traditional and unceded territories of the x\u02b7m\u0259\u03b8k\u02b7\u0259y\u0313\u0259m (Musqueam), Skwxw\u00fa7mesh (Squamish), and S\u0259l\u0313\u00edlw\u0259ta\u0294 (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

As Senior Manager, Education at the Vancouver Aquarium, Danika\u2019s work expands the reach and engagement of youth in environmental literacy, stewardship, and career pathways supporting VAQ\u2019s mission to conserve aquatic life through rescue, research, conservation and education. \nHer experience teaching high school sciences makes her a keen collaborator with students and teachers about how to inspire learners of all ages to solve environmental challenges. Her work includes helping to launch and implement Project Learning Tree\u2019s Forest Literacy Framework for both US and Canadian audiences.

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Emma Ausford (she\/her)<\/h4>\n

Director - Alberta<\/h5>\n
\n Emma lives and works in Amiskwac\u00eew\u00e2skahikan (Edmonton) on the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, M\u00e9tis, and Nakota Sioux peoples.

She is the co-founder of Fenwood Creative, a design studio focused on ecological and cultural storytelling. Her work centres on interpretation and environmental communication, with a focus on creating engaging and accessible experiences. She works with municipalities, school boards, Indigenous nations, parks, and non-profits to develop interpretive signage, educational materials, and other creative tools that help people share stories about the places they care about.\nEmma brings over 20 years of experience in environmental education. She spent more than a decade leading the environmental education program at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden, working with students, families, and educators through place-based learning. She holds an M.A. in Environmental Education and Communication and a B.Sc. in Environmental and Conservation Sciences. \n

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Director - Manitoba<\/h5>\n
\n Anju is an award-winning educator, scientist, and advocate for environmental and STEM education. With over two decades of experience in science education and research, she has been instrumental in advancing inquiry-based learning and building community partnerships. \n

Anju's exceptional contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including the Prime Minister\u2019s Award for Teaching Excellence, the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, a nomination for the Empower Women Awards from the Manitoba Status of Women Secretariat, and the Science Teachers\u2019 Association of Manitoba (STAM) Outstanding Science Educator Award. She actively participates on various committees and advisory boards, contributing to national and international science fairs, sustainability initiatives, and teacher professional development. \n

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Natasha Bascevan (she\/her)<\/h4>\n

Director - Ontario<\/h5>\n
\n Natasha - miskwaabiimizh mashkiki (Red Willow Medicine, Bear clan) is an Indigiqueer, Nishinaabe-M\u00e9tis-French educator, mother, artist, advocate and traditional helper, who currently resides in York Region on Williams Treaty territory. \n\n

She specializes in land-based learning, knowledge translation, and decolonial approaches to environmental education. With an MEd and deep expertise in weaving Indigenous ways of knowing into environmental curriculum, the heart of her work is life promotion and collective wellbeing across cultures. \n

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Director - Yukon<\/h5>\n
\n Ryan hails from Whitehorse on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin D\u00fcn First Nation and Ta\u2019an Kw\u00e4ch\u2019\u00e4n Council.

He is the Environmental Education Specialist for the Government of Yukon. Working with both scientists and educators, Ryan\u2019s role is to promote a sense of stewardship and conservation in the territories\u2019 youth. He accomplishes this through the EnviroWild Program which offers educator training, in school and on-the-land programming for K-12 students. \n

\nHe sees EECOM as an important hub for connecting passionate educators across Canada. The more we share perspectives, challenges, and successes from coast to coast to coast the closer we move to a more sustainable and thriving society. Ryan\u2019s current interests: The intersections of outdoor, environmental and experiential education (OE3); learning networks; climate change in northern environments; incorporating First Nation Ways of Knowing Doing and Being into Yukon\u2019s Environmental Education initiatives.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/section>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Director - Quebec<\/h5>\n
\n Stephanie, PhD, OCT, is the Director of Education at Earth Rangers\/\u00c9co H\u00e9ros where she oversees Earth Rangers Homeroom, English and French-language educational resources and programming for educators.

With 20 years of experience in the field of education, she strongly believes in the importance and power of environmental education in bringing about positive change. Stephanie is very concerned about the eco-anxiety young people face today, and is committed to helping kids develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to take positive environmental action.\n

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Dara Gellman (she\/her)<\/h4>\n

Director - Ontario<\/h5>\n
\n Dara is the Program Leader of the My Clothes My World program at Fashion Takes Action.

For more than 20 years Dara has worked in a diverse range of educational settings, focusing on art and design, interdisciplinary studies, and climate change and sustainability education. Dara is passionate about education that encourages personal expression and empowerment, supports creative problem solving, and promotes community building. \n

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Natalie Graveline (she\/her)<\/h4>\n

Director - Alberta<\/h5>\n
\n Natalie is the Forest & Wildlife program lead at Inside Education, an Alberta-based non-profit that delivers environmental and natural resource education across the province.

Based in Edmonton, she has a background in Conservation Biology and Secondary Education, and her passion is sharing her excitement about nature with young people, and empowering them to get involved in conservation and stewardship in their communities. \nShe has worked with Inside Education for over 8 years, and previously worked as a natural history interpreter for the City of Edmonton and Alberta Parks. At one point she had her goals set on becoming a high school science teacher, discovering the impact that could be made by bringing students outside and experiencing the natural world firsthand changed her trajectory towards a love for environmental education!\n

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Gabrielle Jolly (she\/her)<\/h4>\n

Director - British Columbia<\/h5>\n
\n Gabrielle is based in Revelstoke on the homeland of the Sinixt and within the territories of the Secw\u00e9pemc, Syilx, and Ktunaxa peoples. She is the Manager of the Discover Parks Ambassador Program with the BC Parks Foundation, where she leads a province-wide team delivering environmental education and stewardship programming that connects people with nature in meaningful and accessible ways.\n

Gabrielle\u2019s background is in guiding and experiential education, with experience leading outdoor learning programs across British Columbia and internationally. She holds an undergraduate degree in International Studies from Simon Fraser University and a graduate diploma in Adventure Education from Camosun College. She is passionate about fostering environmental stewardship through hands-on, place-based learning.\n

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Geoff MacDonald (he\/him)<\/h4>\n

Director - New Brunswick<\/h5>\n
\n Geoff is the Executive Director of The Gaia Project, a sustainability education organization working with schools across New Brunswick. With more than a decade of experience in science education and curriculum development, Geoff has dedicated his career to helping students and teachers engage with climate change through hands-on learning and real-world investigations. \n\n

Since joining The Gaia Project in 2018, he has led the organization\u2019s growth by building local and national partnerships and managing a team of educators delivering environmental programs across the province. \n\n

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Laura Sims (she\/her)<\/h4>\n

Director - Manitoba<\/h5>\n
\n Laura resides in Winnipeg in Treaty 1 territory. She is a professor in the Faculty of Education, Universit\u00e9 de Saint-Boniface.\n

\nIn her research she specializes in education for sustainability in formal and non-formal learning contexts. In formal contexts, she looks at education for sustainability in pre-service teacher education in Canada. In non-formal contexts, she works with small-scale farmers in Latin America to understand the learning process involved in transitioning from conventional farming practices to more sustainable ones. Laura taught high school for 10 years. Laura loves playing outside, particularly enjoying wilderness camping, skating on the river trail, cross-country skiing, and cycling. She works, lives, and plays in English, French, and Spanish.\n

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Rochelle Strauss (she\/her)<\/h4>\n

Director - Ontario<\/h5>\n
\n Rochelle is on a mission to change the world \u2013 one book at a time!\n

\nAs an environmental educator and best-selling children\u2019s author, Rochelle is dedicated to building environmental literacy and inspiring people to become active stewards of our planet. Through her work, she uses compelling storytelling to bring complex environmental issues to life, helping young people better understand the natural world and empowering them to make a positive impact. She has worked on a diversity of projects, both locally and globally, creating dynamic programs and inspiring learning experiences for organizations such as the Royal Ontario Museum, IOC-UNESCO, Bruce Mau Design (BioMuseo Panama), Girl Guides of Canada and the Ontario Science Centre. Rochelle\u2019s books have won several awards, been translated globally and incorporated into curriculum in the US. The Global Ocean (Kids Can Press, 2022) is a UNESCO endorsed Ocean Decade Activity, and One Well: The Story of Water on Earth (Kids Can Press 2007) was selected as part of the UN\u2019s SDG Book Club in support of SDG 6 \u2013 Clean Water and Sanitation. One Well has sold over half a million copies internationally. She has two new books arriving in 2026 and 2027.\n

\nRochelle and her partner live in Toronto, Canada, on the traditional territory of the Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Anishinabeg and the treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit. Though she grew up a city girl, Rochelle is happiest when she is in, on or by the ocean. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/section>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Interested in joining the EECOM Board? <\/span><\/h4>

Board members are elected by the membership at the annual Annual General Meeting. Terms are for two (2) years.<\/span><\/p>

As a Board member, you will be expected to participate in virtual Board Meetings once per month, and to contribute 2-5 hours per month to the work of EECOM through various committees. To serve on the Board, a candidate must be an EECOM member in good standing and must be at least 18 years of age.<\/span><\/p>

Please email <\/span>info@eecom.org<\/span><\/a> for more information, or, to submit your intention to run for the Board at the next election!<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/section>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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C\u00e9cile Tang (she\/her)<\/h4>\n

National Network Coordinator \u2013 Quebec<\/h5>\n
\n C\u00e9cile Tang is a bilingual project coordinator from France and China, based in Tiohti\u00e1:ke\/Montr\u00e9al. After studying Biology at McGill University, she completed an MSc in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management (Erasmus Mundus MESPOM) across Hungary, Greece, the UK and Sweden.\n

\nPassionate about community engagement and empowerment, she has spent the past seven years advising environmental non-profits on youth engagement strategies and supporting programs focused on community-building and environmental action. Most recently, she was a Youth Leadership Specialist at the Canadian Wildlife Federation and a Speaker for Earth Day Canada. \n

\nOutside of work, C\u00e9cile enjoys exploring new places, being outdoors, sharing meals and soaking up the sun whenever possible. She is the proud mother of a toddler who brightens her life every day. She is excited to build on her past experiences and contribute to strengthening EECOM\u2019s national network! <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/section>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Our People EECOM is made up of network organizations and individuals across Canada, volunteers, and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who are elected by EECOM members. Participation on the Board of Directors is one of the ways to help shape EECOM\u2019s contribution to environmental and sustainability education in Canada and to engage […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eecom.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/254"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eecom.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eecom.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eecom.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eecom.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=254"}],"version-history":[{"count":272,"href":"https:\/\/www.eecom.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/254\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2264,"href":"https:\/\/www.eecom.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/254\/revisions\/2264"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eecom.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=254"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}