Team

Nicole (she/her) is a settler with family ties to Scotland, Ireland, and Germany; born and raised on the traditional and unceded lands of the Xwsepsum, Lək̓ʷəŋən, and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples, in Victoria, BC.

Nicole is a researcher with The Firelight Group, the largest Indigenous-owned consulting group working with Indigenous Nations across Turtle Island. She supports Nations in developing and completing community-driven projects and initiatives.

Passionate about inclusion and empathy, Nicole is also a volunteer with Power To Be, a non-profit organization that creates access to nature for youth, families, and adults living with cognitive, physical, financial, and social barriers.

Paul started with NALT in 2008 as part of a crew building the greenhouse at the Natural Abundance Native Plant Nursery and on Mount Benson establishing trails and restoring some previously logged sites. With the support and mentorship of many NALT stalwarts, Paul has filled many roles with the organization Nanaimo & Area Land Trust including his current position as Executive Director.

Tim is a Conservation Biologist with over 20 years of experience working in the Land Trust sector in BC. In addition to operating a private consulting company, Tim is the Executive Director of the Comox Valley Land Trust. He has many nature-based interests and recreational pursuits, but is currently obsessed with studying the bats of Vancouver Island.

Grant has lived and worked in four countries and has qualifications in various industries including Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare, I.T. and more. Succumbing to the unique charms of the BC west coast, he has called Vancouver Island home since 2022. Grant currently owns and operates a global relocation company, as well as operating as a realtor in the local real estate market on Vancouver Island and Washington, DC USA. Bringing a wide range of skills and experience with him, Grant is looking to assist in his capacity to grow and develop the board’s initiatives and goals.

Frank returns to the LTABC Board. He has served as President and Treasurer and has been a Board member of Habitat Acquisition Trust and Dogwood. Frank is Vice President at Generational Wealth Management, Raymond James.

Leanna has over 25 years of education and experience in the fields of ecology and conservation planning and has worked on various conservation projects throughout BC. Prior to joining The Nature Trust of British Columbia in 2006, she was a Research Associate at the University of British Columbia, where much of her work focused on the rare species and ecosystems found in the South Okanagan. Leanna enjoys spending time in nature and exploring BC’s coastline by kayak with her family.

Owen is an experienced communications professional (and former LTABC Co-Op Student!) primarily working within the ICI construction sector. Currently working with Houle Electric, Owen is most excited to lend his expertise to further expand the LTABC mandate, raising awareness of its programs and goals.

He is an avid mountain biker and spends his free time exploring the unique ecosystems that make Vancouver Island an amazing place to live, work and play.