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Kaitlyn Philip
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Kaitlyn
Branch Board Vice-President
Elk Valley Branch
Born and raised in Ontario, Kaitlyn moved to the East Kootenays in the fall of 2020. Having grown up with a deep appreciation for the outdoors, Kaitlyn has dedicated her career to projects that intersect environmental stewardship and community building. She puts her knowledge and passion to work supporting environmental not-for-profits across B.C. and Alberta.