Jeff specializes in restoration ecology, focusing on the fields of vegetation and soil biology. He received his B.Sc. in biology from the University of Victoria (2005), and proceeded to work for five years as a vegetation ecologist with Axys Environmental/Jaques Whitford/Stantec. Over this period, his interests transitioned toward wider ecosystem dynamics and plant-soil interactions, particularly as they relate to restoration ecology. Jeff completed his M.Sc. in Forest Sciences at the University of British Columbia in 2014 and concentrated on the effects of different vegetation treatments on organic matter accumulation in the reclamation soils of the Athabasca Oil Sands, focusing on restoration ecology, and the biogeochemistry of mine-site restoration. Jeff started working at IEG in 2013 and his keenest interests remain in projects that involve innovative methods of monitoring ecosystem function.

Trevor graduated from the University of British Columbia's Applied Biology Program (2012) with an Honours degree in applied plant and soil science and started working at IEG in 2013. Prior to joining IEG, Trevor worked for 18 months in Dr. Andy Black's Soil Physics and Biometeorology Research Group at University of British Columbia supported by NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards. In this role he gained extensive experience working with instrumentation to monitor water, carbon, and greenhouse gas balances in British Columbia forests impacted by anthropogenic and natural disturbances. His main research interests are in the use of instrumentation to monitor and understand processes of soil and ecosystem development, which he intends to pursue through future graduate studies.

Kevan specializes in ethnoecology and landscape ecology, and has particular interest in the bridging of ecological and indigenous knowledge to understand landscape patterns. Kevan's formal education includes a B.Sc. in ecology (2004), a M.Sc. in community ecology (2008), and a Ph.D. in landscape ethnoecology (2013) in which he worked with the Tayal indigenous people of Taiwan to document an ecological and ethnoecological classification for the tribe's local landscape. Kevan began working for IEG in 2013 and focuses on the following three areas: (i) cumulative effects modeling to assess community-supported mitigation options for land use planning, (ii) research on industrial impacts to terrestrial ecosystems and traditional foods, and (iii) assessment of land change impacts on Aboriginal cultures. Kevan has worked in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Taiwan.

Shanti is an ecologist and community engagement specialist at IEG, which she co-founded in 2010. Shanti's formal education includes a B.Sc. in forest ecology (1996) and a Ph.D. in community ecology and lichenology (2002). Shanti has more than 15 years of research and consulting experience related to terrestrial ecology, land-use planning and community engagement. Shanti's work focuses on two key areas: assessment of the interactions of human land-use and ecosystem integrity, with a focus on biodiversity and land management; and, research evaluating air quality and impacts on terrestrial ecosystem health and traditional foods, involving community-led development of research objectives and study design. Shanti provides technical advice and research support to Aboriginal communities, government and industry in western Canada, Alaska and Hawaii.

Matt is an ecologist interested in using landscape simulation to help organizations understand trade-offs associated with land use options. He began working with IEG in 2018 and has over 15 years of experience working with governments, First Nations, conservation organizations, and the natural resource sector to assess cumulative effects. Matt completed his B.Sc. in environmental science at the University of Guelph in 1997 and in 2000 finished his M.Sc. at the University of Alberta in conservation biology. He also specializes in conservation planning for the maintenance of ecological integrity, focusing on  boreal ecosystems. Matt's work has explored land use issues in central, western, and northern Canada, as well as South America.  

Thomas is an applied human ecologist and geographer, interested in how collaborative, community-led approaches influence resource management and policy development and contribute to sustainable communities. Thomas has eight years of experience working in the field of environmental resource management (cultural impact assessments, water vulnerability assessments, and First Nation source water protection planning) and completed his Ph.D. in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University (2015). Thomas' research assesses human environmental interactions and their implications to society, focusing on resource management and environmental change. Thomas works in partnership with Aboriginal communities, governments and industry, contributing his knowledge of social science theory, methodology, and environmental resource management. Thomas has worked throughout Canada and in China and began working at IEG in 2015.

Anna is a bookkeeper and administrator with a Diploma in business administration (accounting/computing specialty) and 21 years of business experience, 16 of which were spent running her own bookkeeping company in Victoria, British Columbia. Anna has extensive experience in bookkeeping for small businesses in a diversity of industries as well as a firm grasp of accounting principles and an understanding of the tasks involved in running a small business. Anna's past work experience includes working with the Canada Revenue Agency, with various accountants, and at Scotiabank. In January 2012, Anna began working with IEG after having been self-employed for many years, and is now happy to be working with a company who uphold values of integrity, respect and environmental awareness.

Megan’s background is water resource management and engagement of industry and communities. Megan completed her Bachelor of Social Science at University of Ottawa in International Development (2012) and an M.Sc. in Integrated Water Resources Management (2013) at McGill University. Megan has 6 years of combined experience in water resource management, community engagement, shared value business models and participatory facilitation. Megan has worked at the municipal and federal levels as well as with local and international NGOs on water issues such as improving drinking water, and tracking and analysis of advisories for small drinking water systems in small vulnerable communities in Canada. Megan worked in Malawi for a local business that worked directly with the Malawi Ministry of Water on strengthening their water service delivery programs in rural communities. She also co-led a consulting company in Zambia which supported local and international businesses to engage local communities with their business models to increase social and economic returns. Megan has worked in Canada, Zambia and Malawi, Tanzania, India and Australia and began working with IEG in 2019.

Ann is an ethnoecologist and ethnobotanist working as a close associate of IEG, which she co-founded in 2010. Ann has more than 15 years of research experience and applied experience related to social-ecological issues in changing environmental systems. Ann's work explores processes to support respectful and meaningful dialogue between indigenous communities, government and the private sector. Ann has brought her expertise and training in botany (1993, B.Sc. Ohio University) and ethnobotany (2003, M.Sc. University of Victoria) to bear on issues related to: Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) studies and Traditional Land Use (TLU) studies; Cultural Impact Assessments; forest management practices that involve traditional land users; biodiversity and wildlife habitat reclamation; and, land management strategies. Ann has worked in British Columbia, Alberta and Alaska.

Melissa is a soil scientist whose interests lie in soil classification, soil quality assessment, and geographic information systems (GIS). She completed a B.Sc. in the faculty of Land and Food Systems (formerly Agricultural Sciences, 2006) and a M.Sc. in soil science (2010) at the University of British Columbia. Over the past five years Melissa has worked in both the private and public sectors on many soils-related studies in Western Canada. She has also been involved in several local and nation-wide mapping projects, including updating Canada's national soil map, The Soil Landscapes of Canada. Melissa started working for IEG in 2013.

Valerie is a terrestrial ecologist with a background in landscape ecology and forestry. She received a B.Sc. in Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation from the University of Greifswald, Germany (2014) and studied the impact of mining on the growth of Scots pine in the Norwegian Arctic. She completed her M.Sc. in Forest Ecology at the University of Alberta (2016) where she concentrated on white spruce growth in mixedwood forests in central Alberta. Valerie started working for IEG in October 2017 where she focuses on the reclamation of disturbed areas and the creation and reestablishment of functional ecosystems.

Meghan is a terrestrial ecologist with a background in soils and plant-soil interactions. She received a B.Sc. in Biology from Queen's University (2009), and a M.Sc. in forest sciences from the University of British Columbia (2015). Meghan became interested in terrestrial ecosystem ecology while studying tundra ecosystems in the Northwest Territories during her undergraduate degree. After completing her B.Sc., she gained valuable experience in both the forestry and mine reclamation industries while working as a tree planter for four years in northern Alberta. During her M.Sc. she studied carbon stabilization and soil structure development at reclaimed oil sands sites. Meghan started working at IEG in 2015 and is interested in projects that involve restoring complex ecosystem processes to areas that have been impacted by human land use.

Natalie has worked in the field of ecology for over 14 years. She received a B.Sc. in biology from Queen's University (2001) and a M.Sc. in biology (focus on small mammals and invasive species) from the University of British Columbia (2010). Natalie has led and participated in numerous vegetation and wildlife research and monitoring projects with government agencies, the private sector and universities in the United States, Canada and Africa. Natalie's work with IEG since 2011 has focused on applied science projects that address social-environmental issues and includes technical reviews on the environmental effects of industrial projects, researching the effects of air pollution and fugitive dust on ecosystem health, and reclamation monitoring. Natalie's work with IEG has involved the engagement of Aboriginal stakeholders in research, regulatory and planning initiatives.

Sarah is a wildlife biologist with a budding interest in landscape ecology. She received a B.Sc. with Distinction in Conservation Biology (2011) and a M.Sc. in Conservation Biology (2013) from the University of Alberta. She stayed in research for several years after graduation working on projects that investigated the effects of industry on grizzly bear and caribou habitat in west-central Alberta. She has also worked with the Government of Alberta in various capacities on several wildlife projects. Sarah began working with IEG in 2018 to assist clients who are interested in applying landscape simulations to inform land use and conservation planning. Sarah is interested in understanding the cumulative effects of human land use and looks forward to working with clients, wildlife, and ecosystems in Alberta and beyond.

Max is an ecologist with a background in conservation biology and plant physiology. He received a B.Sc. in both Biology and Geography from the University of Oregon (2012), and a M.Sc. in Conservation and Biodiversity from the University of Exeter (2015). His graduate thesis focused on the effects of climate change on species’ range limits. Following graduate school, he stayed in research, studying adaptation to heat and drought in trees at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Since joining IEG in 2018, Max has primarily worked on the development of software that enables prediction of soil moisture regimes and ecosystem occurrence on reclaimed landforms. He is most interested in the design and reestablishment of functional, dynamic ecosystems following human disturbance.

Clint's formal education includes a B.Sc. in biology (general studies, 1977), a M.Sc. in biology (vegetation science, 1987) and a Ph.D. in geography (biogeography/landscape ecology, 1996). Clint has worked for 24 years in the environmental planning and research sectors within British Columbia, Alberta, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. He started working with IEG in 2013. His experience includes forestry and mining reclamation-related research; operational mine reclamation planning, implementation and monitoring; baseline biophysical and environmental impact assessments; ecological land classification; range inventories; wildlife habitat suitability mapping; and biodiversity/habitat fragmentation assessments. Clint also teaches courses in ecological restoration (mine reclamation and restoration case studies) for the University of Victoria and courses in physical geography and environmental science for the University of Lethbridge.

Megan received a B.A. in Anthropology and Environmental Studies (2015) and a Diploma in Restoration of Natural Systems (2018) from the University of Victoria. She is most interested in understanding how we can improve the availability of Indigenous plant foods and medicines in areas impacted by development. Over the past five years, Megan has worked in the academic, not-for-profit, and public sectors primarily in water law, policy, and governance research. She has also been involved with several ecocultural restoration and monitoring projects in BC. Megan started working for IEG in April 2019.

Justin is a soil scientist and forest ecologist at IEG, which he co-founded in 2010. In 1992, Justin completed his B.A. at McGill University in anthropology, and in 1998 he completed a M.Sc. in soil science at the University of British Columbia. Justin has over 20 years of experience in applied terrestrial ecology, and primarily focuses his practice on three fields: reclamation of surface-mining disturbances, including design, implementation, assessment, review and regulatory inspection of reclamation and reclamation-research programs; assessment of the cumulative effects of human activities on ecosystems; and, assessment of environmental effects of industry (e.g., air pollution) on terrestrial ecosystems. Justin has worked throughout Canada, and in Alaska, South America, and South Asia.

Angelika began working as IEG’s bookkeeper and administrative assistant in 2019, bringing with her diverse experience from various industries including retail, hospitality, construction and creative writing. She discovered her passion for numbers and accounting in 2010, at the Northern Lights College in Fort St. John, BC.

She subsequently worked for numerous years as a bookkeeper/administrator for small businesses.

Angelika is excited to continue learning and growing within IEG and contributing to the wonderful cause of helping the planet heal.