Dr. Kelsey Copes-Gerbitz is a fire ecologist and forestry social scientist who works at the intersection of research and extension. She joins the SIP team as an Extension Associate. She's lived and learned among the forests of Hawai'i, Oregon,…

Tyreen is the SIP's Data Curation Specialist. Tyreen has a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Sciences from the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC) and a Masters of Science degree from Carleton University (Ottawa, ON). Through science-education work experiences,…

Gillian is the SIP’s Extension Specialist, translating and mobilizing the vast knowledge on innovative silviculture in BC and guiding the creation of new knowledge to address critical gaps. She has a Bachelors of Science with a specialization in Conservation…

Laura is the SIP's Program Manager. Laura received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with Ecology Specialization and Industrial Internship Practicum from the University of Alberta. Since her degree, Laura became an experienced forestry project manager through a variety…

Ingrid is a budding ecologist, currently working as a research technician in post-wildfire forest ecosystem projects with the BVRC. Ingrid received her Master of Science degree from the University of Northern British Columbia in 2021. Her studies explored the dynamics of…