Kelsey Copes-Gerbitz

Program Team

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, England, and now BC, with experience in not-for-profits, consulting, and academia. Kelsey is passionate about community-driven research. She can often be found walking in the woods or near the ocean with her family.