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Caroline Schultz - Executive Director

Born in Canada and raised in Ireland, Caroline has directed Ontario Nature’s programs and operations since 2005. With over 20 years of experience working with environmental organizations, she lead national advocacy, science and stewardship programs as the Canadian Nature Federation’s conservation director for 10 years and chaired BirdLife International’s Americas regional council, helping to develop and lead a partnership of national member NGOs from over 17 countries to advance biodiversity conservation throughout the region. She was also an ecological consultant for several years. Caroline has a bachelor’s degree in botany, an M.Sc. in ecology and a Masters of Management degree in voluntary sector leadership.

Chemayne D'souza - Executive Assistant

Chemayne began her professional life as a Copywriter/Account Executive in several international advertising agencies in India and Dubai. Chemayne has a B.A. (English Literature), an Advertising and Marketing Diploma, as well as several certificates in e-commerce, web design and digital publishing from the Bell Centre for Creative Communications. Chemayne's experience in fast-paced agencies has helped her in her current role as an Executive Assistant at Ontario Nature, where she works closely with the Management Team and the Board of Directors.

Kimberley MacKenzie - Director of Development

Kimberley has been with Ontario Nature since September 2009 and is responsible for individual and corporate giving. Kimberley started fundraising in 2000 as National Development Manager for La Leche League Canada where she started the annual fund and developed a national conference program for health care professionals. In 2005, Kimberley joined the Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation as Executive Director. During her time there revenue increased by an average of 35 percent annually and the foundation received the small organization award for excellence in Fundraising from the Association of Fundraising Professionals Toronto Chapter.

An active volunteer, Kimberley has served as a board member for the Friends of the Minesing Wetlands and is currently serving as Honorary Head of Fundraising internationally for the SOFII Foundation. Kimberley was recently recertified as a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and frequently presents at fundraising conferences. Kimberley lives in Minesing Ontario with her husband and two children.

Lenore Nadeau - Manager, Nature Network and Youth Programs

Prior to joining Ontario Nature, Lenore was WWF-Canada's Education Officer and worked closely with their Species Director. She spent in-field time with various researchers, even helping satellite radio collar two polar bears in western Hudson Bay. Based out of Ontario Nature's Toronto office, Lenore is working to increase youth engagement in conservation volunteering and inspire a life-long commitment to nature and its protection.

Peter Rosenbluth - Northern Connections Coordinator

Prior to joining Ontario Nature, Peter worked as a research consultant for the Assembly of First Nations and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society as well as serving as a community-based conservation specialist for the Center for Marinelife Conservation and Community Development in Hanoi, Vietnam. Now based out of Ontario Nature's Thunder Bay office, Peter works to build capacity and collaboration amongst a network of conservation organizations across Northern Ontario. Although he used to look forward to adventures abroad, Peter now prefers to explore the endlessly exotic landscape of Northern Ontario in his leisure time.

Jennifer Baker - Boreal Program Manager

An Ontario Nature staff member since 2001, Jen manages all aspects of Ontario Nature's boreal work and plays a lead role in the communications and outreach aspects of the program. Her previous role at Ontario Nature was the Nature Network Manager where she provided regional support for Ontario Nature, in addition to managing the overall regional project. Her education includes Ecosystem Management from Sir Sandford Fleming College, as well as Environmental Assessment from Niagara College.

Mark Carabetta - Conservation Science Manager

Mark oversees Ontario Nature's 2,100-hectare nature reserve system, and is involved in many conservation projects and initiatives. Mark has been doing conservation and restoration work for more than 15 years, with a focus on forested, freshwater and estuarine habitats. Prior to joining Ontario Nature, his positions have included Director of Conservation Science at the Connecticut Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, and Environmental Scientist at a private consulting firm where he specialized in wetland and river restoration and dam removal.

Amber Cowie – Greenway Conservation Coordinator

Amber Cowie joined Ontario Nature in 2008 to help make the vision of the Greenway in southern Ontario a reality, after being inspired by her work protecting rare ecosystems with the Grasslands Conservation Council of British Columbia. Her passion for collaborative, community-led environmental initiatives was ignited during her years at the University of Victoria, where she earned a bachelor's degree in environmental history. Her love of nature was inspired by her family.

Randie Hanlan - Membership and Donor Relations Coordinator

Randie joined Ontario Nature in 2005 and previously worked at the Toronto East General Hospital Foundation as their Donor Relations Coordinator. She is an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and has held many positions within a fundraising and member services capacity since she graduated from Seneca College in 2000. Outside of Ontario Nature, Randie is an active member of her community by chairing the Personnel Committee on the Board of Directors for the Owen Community Learning Centre.

Irene Milani - Database Coordinator

Since joining Ontario Nature in 2003, Irene supervises and is responsible for the overall integrity and maintenance of Ontario Nature's growing member and donor database. Prior to working at Ontario Nature, Irene held various responsibilities at the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, including Natural Heritage Coordinator, Project Manager and Special Assistant to the Hon. David Crombie. Irene graduated from the University of Toronto with a B.A. (Urban Studies and Sociology).

Gabe Camozzi - Youth Programs Assistant

Gabe Camozzi comes to Ontario Nature with a passion for the outdoors and a long-running interest in education. Hailing from Montreal, Gabe received his B.A. from McGill and has had the chance to work with children and youth in a variety of locations and capacities, including workshop facilitation in Tanzania and leading trips in British Columbia. He enjoys the city, but loves escaping to the countryside as a Volunteer for Nature leader!

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