Growing up in K’jipuktuk in Mi’kma’ki (Halifax, NS), I developed a strong connection to the coast and my work in conservation has mostly focused on coastal and marine birds. Tackling issues facing birds and engaging communities in conservation are common threads throughout my career and a good chunk of my work has focused on beaches that are nesting habitat for plover species at risk on Pacific and Atlantic coasts. My work with Birds Canada spans over 13 years and, after a few years away working with Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Canadian Wildlife Service, I’m excited to return to this terrific organization. I currently oversee Piping Plover Conservation and Space to Roost programs and also support other regional initiatives.