Our Team

Born in England and raised in Winnipeg, Thunder Bay has been my home since the 90's. My love of nature and the outdoors steered me towards a degree in biology and then work as a park interpreter in Manitoba and Ontario, before settling in at EcoSuperior. I have had the pleasure of working at EcoSuperior since its inception in 1995 with a 9-year break in the middle to raise my children. My programs have changed over the years which keeps me on my toes and always learning new things. These days, I coordinate the Adopt a Storm Drain program, the Keep it Superior program, and Depave Paradise, all of which encourage residents to appreciate, and protect our great lake, Superior. My proudest work accomplishment is introducing Open Streets to Thunder Bay and the positive feedback from participants! I believe that our built environment has a huge impact on how we connect with our community which impacts our health and well-being.

Contact Ashley:

T: 807 624 2658
E: ashley@ecosuperior.org

I grew up being strongly encouraged to play outside and I was fortunate to spend summers on family camping trips. As a result, I have become passionate about the outdoors and the environment.

My main focus is Education and Outreach, working most often in classrooms delivering Ontario curriculum-linked environmental programming. Since graduating from Lakehead University with an Honours in Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism and a Bachelor of Natural Science, I started in the field of environmental education in 2006. I have worked as a naturalist and zone ecologist intern with Ontario Parks, a heritage interpreter and school programmer at Fort William Historical Park, and Environmental Education Coordinator for the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority. I love to explore the outdoors with my family and continue to learn the importance of connecting our youth to landscapes and wild places.

Contact Erin:

T: 807 624 2143
E: erin@ecosuperior.org

I grew up in beautiful downtown sunny Oxdrift. Always outside, gardening, and canning with my parents this was our way of life. I then had the amazing experience of front-line Customer Service as postmaster in the incredible communities of Hudson, Nestor Falls, and Vermilion Bay. I love NWO and the incredible beauty it has to offer, and Thunder Bay is no exception. I am so grateful to have lived here over the past 12 years. Hiking, exploring, and nature are huge parts of my life. I am overjoyed to have the opportunity to be your Support Guru at EcoSuperior. I believe everything we do impacts our lives and our planet, and we all have the option to leave each place in a little better condition than how we found it i.e. kind words or picking up trash. We are all in this together.

I look forward to connecting and serving you and our planet when you contact us at EcoSuperior.

Contact Stannis:

T: 807 624 2140
E: customerservice@ecosuperior.org

I am originally from Alberta and lived in southwest Saskatchewan before moving to Thunder Bay in 2019. Here, I run and hike whenever I can and have learned to navigate the city by trail and quiet paths. There are always new places to explore, and I continue to be inspired by the beauty of Lake Superior and the immense boreal forest all around us.

My educational background is in Cultural Anthropology, and my graduate research focused on sense of place and the many ways we create meaningful connections to places by moving through and taking care of them.

As Active Transportation Coordinator, I aim to bring my passion for physical movement in outdoor spaces and a desire to help everyone feel empowered, welcome, and joyful when they make the choice to travel by foot or two wheels.

Contact Nicole:

E: activetransportation@ecosuperior.org

My adoration for the environment sparked growing up in Thunder Bay and spending time outdoors all year round. I believe we have a responsibility to care for the landscapes around us, and we can make meaningful change together as a community.

As EcoSuperior's Communications Coordinator, I am ecstatic to combine my passion for the environment and my love of communications! Since graduating from McMaster University with a B.A. in Communication Studies, I have worked in the field and am currently expanding my studies through Duke University's Digital Marketing Certificate program.

If you need anything social media or advertising-related, please feel free to reach me at the contact link below.

Contact

E: communications@ecosuperior.org

My passion for finance can be traced back to my pre-professional days. Whether as a young shareholder in the family business or as a student at Confederation College, I have been on a finance and human resource trajectory from the start. I enjoy learning about different financial management skills and how I can use them to help individuals and organizations make effective financial decisions. This has enabled me to meet and network with a diverse group of people.

Prior to coming to Thunder Bay in 2018, I lived in Kampala, Uganda, where I obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at Makerere University in 2015. I gained experience working as a risk mitigation officer at Stanbic Bank, Uganda and as a finance administrator at Bold Ventures, a non-profit Organization in Entebbe, Uganda. Since then, I have obtained Ontario graduate certificates in International Business Management and Human Resource Management at Confederation College. At the college, I also had the opportunity of participating in a leadership role as a student representative on the student union executive board. Besides work, I am committed to playing musical instruments at a local church and offering basic guitar and piano lessons. I also enjoy playing and watching basketball.

I am inspired by EcoSuperior’s overarching mission geared towards building a healthy future for people and the planet. I am thrilled to be part of a dynamic, purpose-driven, and eco-friendly team. “The Planet is ours but also for the future generations to come”

Contact Brian:

E: finance@ecosuperior.org

I was born in Thunder Bay, and though I have since lived in many different communities across Canada, I’ve always been drawn back to this city as the most wonderful place to live. This area is blessed with an abundance of places to connect with the land through hiking, skiing, paddling, camping, and more. I am thrilled to be a part of an organization that promotes the well-being and protection of the land, waters, and all its inhabitants through everything we do.

In my career as coordinator and educator in the non-profit field, I have gained a wide range of knowledge and experience in creating inclusive, accessible, and engaging programs and events for folks from all walks of life. My background is in the arts; I completed my HBFA degree at Lakehead University and my Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of Regina. I am excited to bring my creative approach to programming to the EcoSuperior team.

Contact Denise:

T: 807 624 2142

E: rethinkingwaste@ecosuperior.org

I am originally from southern Ontario, and I have always enjoyed spending time outside and learning about the landscape around me. In 2019, I completed my BSc in Biology at Nipissing University in North Bay and then decided to settle in Thunder Bay. Over the past few years, I have loved exploring the area in and around Thunder Bay, and I feel so lucky that I get to live in such a beautiful part of the province. When I am not at work, you can find me out hiking or sipping a coffee at Marina Park. I am very excited to be taking on the role of Program Coordinator! I strive to be a helpful and friendly first point of contact for the community as they reach out to EcoSuperior. I am grateful to be working with such an amazing team and organization!

Contact Haley:

T: 807 624 2148
E: raingardens@ecosuperior

I am a Father and a Baba who has successfully graduated from both Thunder Bay's Confederation College and Pearson World College in Victoria, British Columbia. My experience in the field is quite extensive, including my role as a Fire Chief, an interior park warden with the beautiful Quetico Park, a heavy equipment operator, and a water plant tech assistant. I have also experienced working in the forest industry as a harvester and as a road and housing constructor for several years. The latest jobs from the past 8 years consist of working with the wonderful organizations within Thunder Bay, including Thunder Bay Children Centre, Thunder Bay Anishinaabe Friendship Center, Matawa FN Care Center School, and my family at Roots to Harvest- with whom I volunteer for on a seasonal basis.

My passion in life is the land, it has given me the opportunity to witness a community raising a child because it's in unity we find community. Expand your roots to a higher level and harvest the energy of the sun.

Contact Marcel:

E: marcel@ecosuperior.org