Our People
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Staff & Contractors
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Myriam Bourdeau-Potvin
Local Store Retail CoordinatorWith her biology degree in hand, Myriam moved west from the Ottawa area. She began her journey with Wildsight in 2020 as a board member, driven by a passion for environmental conservation and community engagement. -
Cosma David
Local Store managerCosma arrived in the Elk Valley in 2022 to pursue her dream of ski instructing. After splitting her seasons between the slopes and managing the Kootenay Fly Shop & Guiding Co., she felt ready to explore a different side of Fernie. Joining Wildsight Elk Valley’s Local Store was a natural progression, allowing her to dive into her passions for sustainability and community food... -
Dawn Deydey
Beyond Recycling Coordinator
EducatorFounder of the Rocky Mountain Education Series, Dawn Deydey brings the experience and understanding of for over a decade of Beyond Recycling coordination and development to the table. As Community Program Coordinator for the Wildsight Elk Valley Branch, her ability to weave environmental education and community action into successful programming that moves our community towards sustainability has been proven repeatedly. -
Jennifer Lennon
Local Store ManagerAfter over a decade as a performing arts designer, Jennifer arrived in Fernie in late 2020. With a passion for local and more sustainable food systems, she joined Wildsight that winter to help establish the Local store. She loves a worthy challenge, walking in the woods, and making things beautiful.
Board of Directors
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Nicki Blanchard
Elk Valley Board Director
Regional Board DirectorNicki was raised in the prairies and hails from a family with a rich history in agriculture. She has consistently exhibited a fervent passion for food, food security, and supporting local producers. With a Bachelor of Nursing degree and ongoing studies in holistic nutrition and Phytotherapy,Nicki also possesses a profound appreciation for the remarkable benefits that plants offer our bodies. In May 2023,... -
Katy Bosma
Branch Board PresidentKaty is passionate about all things food-growing it, cooking it, eating it, reading about it, or talking about it to anyone who will listen. -
Casey Brennan
Elk Valley Branch DirectorCasey and his family live work and play in Fernie in the heart of Canada's beautiful Southern Rockies. Casey is 'happy to be home' helping to connect with communities in order to better conserve and protect this exceptionally special place in the world. -
Steven Epstein
Branch TreasurerWith both a retail and wholesale food background, Steven serves as the Wildsight Elk Valley Treasurer, and closely helps with the operations of Local. With a background of running a food shop of his own, Steven’s skills and expertise help our social enterprises to flourish and grow within our community. -
Haley Macdonald
Elk Valley Board DirectorOriginally from southern Alberta, Haley moved to Fernie in 2021 and now calls the Elk Valley home. She lives with her husband and young daughter and spends as much time as she can outside — biking, trail running, gardening, and skiing. Haley joined the Wildsight board in 2025, bringing a background in conservation and environmental engineering, and a strong belief in the power... -
Nicki McClung
Elk Valley Board DirectorNicki is a sustainability professional with over a decade of experience helping companies with reducing their environmental impacts and improving their human rights programming. She is currently with Circular Action Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to implementing packaging EPR policies. She is passionate about the environment, social justice, and education. In her free time, Nicki enjoys exploring all that the Elk Valley has... -
Danika Reid
Elk Valley Board DirectorDanika grew up in Cranbrook enjoying a tight-knit community, connection with the outdoors, and a mix of volunteer and entrepreneurial opportunities. She now lives in Elkford where she embraces the small-town life and cooler climate with her partner and three girls. Danika supports non-profits in marketing and content strategy. She sees the work larger centres are doing toward food sustainability and hopes to... -
Kim St. Georges
DirectorOriginally from Quebec, Kim brings a passion for sustainability, community resilience, and local food. After moving to Fernie a few years ago, Kim was drawn to Wildsight’s vision of a future where ecological health and community well‑being thrive together. She holds an Executive MBA in Sustainability and a vast experience in strategy and tech consulting. Kim is excited to support Wildsight’s work. She... -
Kristina Woodford
Accountant & Branch Board TreasurerKristina studied Biology at UVic and more recently studied Accounting at COTR. She now lives in Jaffray, BC with her husband and two kids where she raises chickens and loves working in her garden and camping at the local lakes. She is passionate about environmental protection and wants to foster more awareness in the South Country community
Join The Team
Want to protect wildlife, clean water and wild spaces? Volunteer with us! Wildsight volunteers are a very special group of people who give generously of their time to stuff envelopes, attend rallies, help run events, put up posters, keep tabs on forestry practices in their communities and participate in citizen science initiatives.