Barb has over 25 years of experience working in natural resource fields for both private and public sectors. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Earth and Ocean Sciences from UVic and an advanced diploma in GIS from BCIT.
After her time as an exploration geologist in Canada’s High Arctic, she worked for over 15 years as a Geographic Information Systems Analyst in various industries. Barb joined the Nanwakolas team after two years with the Marine Plan Partnership for the North Pacific Coast as Technical Planner for the NVI Sub-region. Her work with Nanwakolas involves engagement with provincial and federal governments on marine planning and conservation initiatives and GIS and data management.