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Andy is an executive leader in resource and environmental management. Through his career, Andy has been responsible for leading Canada's first oceans co-management board under the Ocean's Act with four levels of government and ten marine sectors; leading the only Integrated Ocean and Coastal Management Strategy in Canada endorsed by all governments and marine sectors; and leading the development of ecological and human well-being indicators for Canada's Pacific Northwest. Trained in law and with a doctorate degree, Andy has fished commercially, smokejumped and run a sustainable seafood company.

Kate is a committed conservation professional who loves connecting people to nature. In her previous role, she engaged tens of thousands of Canadians through the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, helping people take simple actions for ocean health, and ensuring that decision-makers around the country understood the issues of plastic pollution and shoreline litter. Kate has a Master of Science in Oceanography and has also worked as a consulting coastal engineer. Originally from Australia, she fell in love with B.C. on what was supposed to be a short trip and decided to stay. She loves getting outside with her family and exploring the mountains, forests, lakes, and ocean around our beautiful province.

Rory believes that time outside in parks is good for the mind and body and is set on helping as many people experience it for themselves as possible. Rory has been managing interpretive programs in parks since 2016, with a focus on experiential education, environmental stewardship, responsible recreation and creating meaningful connections to nature. When not planning how to get others engaged and connected with the great outdoors, Rory can be found hiking, scrambling, camping, or kayaking in one of our province's beautiful parks, usually with camera in hand.

Growing up next to the mountains and the ocean on B.C's north shore, Gabrielle has consistently had a passion for the outdoors. From hiking the local mountains, to paddling the coastal waters, she always finds an excuse to spend time engaging with the environment. She holds a deep love and respect for the outdoors and firmly believes in the healing power of nature. Professionally, Gabrielle comes from a guiding and experiential education background having taken groups on adventures as close to home as Mt Seymour, to as far reaching as New Zealand. She recently completed a graduate diploma in Adventure Education, further enhancing her knowledge on getting people outside. She is always searching for ways to connect people with nature and is thrilled to have this written into her job description at the BC Parks Foundation. Outside of work, you can find Gabrielle hiking, paddling, skiing, reading, or working on her tiny home school bus conversion.

With a degree in Tourism Management, Mariana feels lucky to contribute to the Foundation's mission of fostering connections between individuals and BC's beautiful outdoors. Growing up in North Vancouver, she developed a deep appreciation for the abundant nature seemingly at her doorstep. Nonetheless, for a long time many outdoor activities felt out of reach, particularly as a new Canadian. These days, Mariana has learned to embrace her local environment, and is constantly pursuing new adventures, whether it involves climbing, skiing, hiking, or camping! Through her work at the Foundation she hopes to empower others to do the same.