Kristen Foxcroft

Dave's Bio

Dave Critchley is an engaging and experienced Senior Researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry and is recognized internationally through various awards and honours. He is skilled in remote expedition research, educating adult learners, public speaking, rare species monitoring, sustainable development, and wetland restoration.

Past and present collaborations include all levels of Canadian government; industry, academic organizations, not-for-profits, and volunteer organizations. As a Royal Canadian Geographical Society Fellow and author celebrating and exploring Canada, he maintains three professional designations (RP.Bio., P.Biol., P.Ag.,) and a Master’s Degree in Ecosystem Restoration.

NAIT Conservation Biology

Denise's Bio

Denise Beaven has over 35 years of IT experience, mainly in the oil and gas industry. Co-Chair of Girls Talk Tech, which educates, encourages and empowers young girls to consider STEM careers.

ConocoPhillips Canada

Alix's Bio

Alix is focused on supporting the development of the new SFI Urban and Community Forestry Sustainability Standard. As part of SFI’s urban and community forestry team, Alix works to increase the resiliency and sustainability of communities, both large and small. She is passionate about urban forestry and creating sustainable standards for the forest sector.

Before joining SFI, she worked as a tree specialist at a nursery, a landscape technician for the City of Edmonton, and was part of the environmental team at the District of North Vancouver. Alix holds a Bachelor of Urban Forestry from the University of British Columbia and is pursuing an Environmental Management Certificate from the University of Calgary.

Michael's Bio

Michael Wagner is a Registered Professional Forester and Forest Hydrologist with the Government of Alberta - Ministry of Forestry and Parks. He has over 20 years of experience in research hydrology, forestry, and land and watershed management issues. The position he has with the Forestry Division is focused on developing policy and decision support tools related to sustainable forest management and cumulative effects for addressing water and watershed management issues across Alberta’s forested regions.

Alberta Ministry of Forestry, Parks & Tourism