Speakers

Catherine is a Professional Biologist who works to conserve Edmonton's wildlife and wild places through her various roles with the City of Edmonton. Catherine has a M.Sc. in Environmental Biology and Ecology from the University of Alberta and between 2012-2022 led the City's ecological mapping, wildlife passage and biodiversity monitoring work as a Principal Ecological Planner with Urban Planning and Economy. In August 2022 Catherine moved into the role of Edmonton's first Conservation Coordinator where she is working to continue, and expand upon, the successful local and international wildlife conservation work being led by the Edmonton Valley Zoo.