Our People

With a background in local food systems and a passion for mental health and wellbeing, Sami understands food as a powerful tool to build healthier and more resilient communities.

With 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.

Founder 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.

With a passion for local food and sustainability, Chantal moved from Welland, Ontario, to Fernie in 2014. Currently studying holistic nutrition and holding a certificate in ecotourism, she understands the importance of food security and local food systems for communities.

After 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.

Nicki 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 is passionate about all things food-growing it, cooking it, eating it, reading about it, or talking about it to anyone who will listen.

Mary Cosman has been a grower-member of Seeds of Diversity Canada since the early 1990s. She was a member of the Prince George Community Garden while living there, and has been a director of Fernie’s Community EcoGarden since moving here in 2005.

As an avid supporter of local, social enterprises and people making positive change, Robyn joined Wildsight Elk Valley as a volunteer in 2020 to help bring Local, their social enterprise local food store, to life.

Since her arrival in Fernie, Kaitlyn has spearheaded and supported multiple project campaigns throughout the region. With a deep love for the outdoors, Kaitlyn strives to build a future where humans can leave a positive impact on the environment. 

Karen comes from a family and culture that considers food as more than just sustenance.

Kristina 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