My work focuses on our impact to the natural world through human interactions with wildlife and the environment. Through my work with the Commercial Bear Viewing Association, I promote sustainable bear viewing in British Columbia and aid in the protection of wild bears and their habitats.
The research focus for my Master of Arts, Tourism Management, was looking at the critical success factors needed to stop the grizzly bear hunt in British Columbia. Through my research and active government relations, we ceased the hunting of grizzly bears, effective December 18, 2018.
Experience
I am the executive director of the Commercial Bear Viewing Association, advocating for the bear-viewing industry. We are the leaders in bear viewing in British Columbia. Through my role, I work with both government officials and others in the tourism industry to ensure a viable and regenerative tourism industry.
Education
2016
Master of Arts in Tourism Management
Royal Roads University
1999
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science
Bishops University
Awards
2016
Founders' Award
Royal Roads University
2016
Tourism Industry Partners' Award
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