Our People

Staff & Contractors

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  Sami Bierman

  Branch Administrator & Lead Grower

  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.

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  Myriam Bourdeau-Potvin

  Local Store Retail Manager

  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.

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  Dawn Deydey

  Beyond Recycling Coordinator
  Educator

  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.

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  Chantal Jones

  Local Store

  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.

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  Jennifer Lennon

  Local Store Coordinator

  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.

Board of Directors

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  Nicki Blanchard

  Elk Valley Board Director
  Regional Board Director

  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,...

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  Katy Bosma

  Branch Board President

  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.

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  Steven Epstein

  Branch Treasurer

  With 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. 

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  Nicki McClung

  Elk Valley Board Director

  Nicki 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...

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  Danika Reid

  Elk Valley Board Director

  Danika 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...

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  Kristina Woodford

  Accountant & Branch Board Treasurer

  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