Dr. Jasper Lament’s lifelong commitment to environmental responsibility, conservation and sustainability has made a lasting impact on conserving high-value biodiversity in British Columbia. Dr. Lament brings an international perspective and experience to his role as CEO of NTBC. He completed his PhD in Biology at the University of Miami, Florida and his Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Biology and Geography at Queen’s University in Ontario. Before his leadership of NTBC, he worked in senior conservation and environmental sustainability positions in the United States and Canada. Dr. Lament served two terms on the Minister’s Wildlife Advisory Council which provides policy and strategy advice directly to BC’s provincial government. He is also a member of the North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Canada). He has advanced cross-border migratory bird conservation as a board member of the Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture.  He joined the Board of the Heart of the Rockies Initiative in 2025 to help advance cross-border conservation in the Rocky Mountain West. He has been a voice for land conservation at the national level through several Canadian land trust working groups, as the governments of Canada and British Columbia work to achieve their ambitious nature protection and land conservation goals by 2030. Dr. Lament joined NTBC in 2012. He and his family live on the Sunshine Coast of BC. 

I’m Jessie! Growing up, I have always loved animals (big thanks to Steve Irwin and Zaboomafoo) and have always imagined myself on the coast protecting their habitat. I moved to Vancouver Island from Calgary to attend the University of Victoria, where I completed my BSc in Geography and gained a new understanding in land protection! I am also a hobbyist wildlife photographer, so I am thrilled to be able to combine my love for science and creativity here at NTBC and share the beauty of BC’s land and wildlife to in a way everyone can relate to and understand.

Bryn joined NTBC in 2021 to help protect some of the most ecologically sensitive and at-risk lands across BC. With more than two decades of environmental conservation experience, Bryn is thrilled to be leading the conservation land securement work of NTBC and safeguarding the places our most unique and iconic wildlife call home. Bryn was the 2010 recipient of The Nature Trust of BC’s Conservation Champion Award in the Professional Sector, and has proudly served on the Real Estate Foundation of BC’s Land Awards Committee, the Land Trust Alliance of BC Board, Stewardship Centre of BC Board, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Board, and the Stewardship Technical Committee of the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation of BC.

Dominique Bowden (she/they) is a marketing, communications and engagement specialist in the non-profit and environmental sectors. A passionate visual storyteller, she works to empower communities to take action to mitigate the effects of climate change by stewarding the natural world around them. They currently work as the Communications & Engagement Specialist at NTBC, where they help the organization purchase, protect and restore the province’s most ecologically vulnerable lands to conserve for future generations. They joined the NTBC team in 2023. Dominique is originally from Orange County, California but has called beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia home for over a decade, where she enjoys creating pottery, volunteering with 2SLGBTQAI+ youth theatre, and skiing on the province’s incredible mountains.

Kelcie grew up in the Pacific Northwest, splitting her time between the Seattle area and Bowen Island, BC. As a child, she developed a deep appreciation for the region’s costal forest ecosystems that has stayed with her through her life. She went back to school as a mature student and earned her BA in Environmental Biology from Columbia University, where she did her thesis work on the mycorrhizal fungal communities associated with hazel and pine. She went on to work in scientific publishing and mycorrhizal research and advocacy, where she honed her passion for making complex scientific findings accessible for the general public. After 12 years in the US and abroad, she returned to British Columbia in 2024 and has been with NTBC since 2025, where she has been delighted to bring her interest in science communication together with her love for the land in BC.

A lifelong fundraiser, Christine has always worked in support of causes close to her heart including child welfare, international development and healthcare. Now at NTBC, she is excited to apply her skills and experience to raise funds to protect and conserve nature in beautiful British Columbia. Originally from Ontario, Christine first fell in love with BC on a cross-country road trip in 2006 and has called Vancouver home since 2009. Christine holds a BComm from Queen’s University and a graduate diploma in Social Responsibility & Sustainability from the University of Toronto. When she’s not at work, you can find Christine enjoying the great outdoors with her dog Willa.

Jason (he/him) is an Environmental Scientist with more than 20 years of experience in wildlife and ecosystem management and ecological restoration in western Canada. He has worked previously conducting research on species at risk and supporting habitat conservation and restoration initiatives across British Columbia. Jason has worked extensively as an environmental consultant, contributing to federally and provincially led environmental assessments, municipal projects and major development projects in British Columbia. Jason spent nearly a decade providing instruction to students within the Fish, Wildlife and Recreation Program and the Ecological Restoration Program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). Jason holds a Masters of Science in Environment and Management degree from Royal Roads University and an Applied Science Diploma in Fish, Wildlife and Recreation from BCIT. He joined NTBC in 2019.

Danielle (she/her) brings her passion for the natural world and skill in mapping using Geographic Information Systems to NTBC. She has worked on Vancouver Island for several organizations, including the Guardians of Mid-Island Estuaries Society as a research technician and the Western Purple Martin Foundation as a field assistant. In 2007, Danielle worked with NTBC as a Conservation Youth Crew member as part of the former BC Conservation Corps program. She returned to NTBC in 2014 as a GIS Specialist as her practicum while studying in BCIT’s Advanced Diploma in GIS, and transitioned to full-time work with NTBC in 2019. Danielle has a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biology from Vancouver Island University and Advanced Diploma in GIS from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Danielle is based in Victoria, BC and enjoys getting outdoors for camping and hiking, as well as travelling and eating good food.

Maya (she/her) is a GIS technician, working for NTBC since the spring of 2025. She is passionate about the power of GIS to better understand landscapes and inform meaningful decisions and action to protect them. Maya has called Cortes Island home for much of her life. Growing up in this remote Island community has fostered a deep connection to place and a passion for the natural world, which she brings to her work at NTBC, along with her technical skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Brianna Powrie started her environmental career as an Environmental Consultant, working on many aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem-related projects all over BC. After years of consulting, Brianna joined NTBC in 2023 to pursue a career in conservation, aiming to help preserve BC’s incredible biodiversity and wild spaces. Brianna grew up in Kamloops and developed a love for nature early on, spending many family vacations on camping and hiking trips exploring the outdoors. In her spare time, Brianna loves birding, hiking, camping, skiing, mountain biking, and playing the French Horn in the community orchestra.

Born and raised in Vancouver, Trish grew up camping, hiking, and lake swimming on family vacations and was the genesis for her love of the outdoors. A passionate cycle-tourer, she has toured extensively along the Pacific Coast, from Haida Gwaii to the USA/Mexico border, as well as France and England. A runner since the age of 15, she completed her first marathon in 2018. Her other outdoor pursuits are trail running, hiking, Nordic skiing, and paddleboarding. She is also a voracious reader, an adventurous cook, and a music lover with eclectic tastes.

Mary (she/her) is a CPA, CGA, who has worked in the non-profit sector since 2008. Her most recent prior experience includes work at international development and healthcare charities. As someone who enjoys BC’s beautiful natural spaces, she is excited to contribute to NTBC’s conservation mission. In her spare time, Mary enjoys woodsy walks and birdwatching. Mary has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Queen’s University. She joined NTBC in 2021.