I am originally from Southern Ontario but have lived in many different regions and provinces throughout Canada. I graduated from the University of Waterloo with a B.A. in Sports Business and Tourism and have a remote tourism operations and logistics concentration. I am excited to bring my three years of remote tourism experience to the CNSC. This is my second time calling Churchill and the CNSC home, as in the fall of 2018 I was the administrative intern.

I love sports and the outdoors, and have a passion for fishing. I look forward to meeting everyone that comes through our doors here at the CNSC and I am excited to be back in Churchill!

I was born and raised in Massachusetts and first came to Churchill in 1997 as an educator with the Great Bear Foundation of Missoula, Montana. After graduating from the University of Montana with a B.Sc. in Wildlife Biology in 1999, I conducted an independent research project on polar bear behaviour and tourism at Gordon Point and was a field biologist for the Born Free Foundation's Orphan Polar Bear Cub Project (1999-2009). I began working for the CNSC first as a volunteer in 2002 and then as a contract fundraiser. I have been in my current position as a Special Projects Assistant and Bookkeeper since 2007. In 2010 I became a dual citizen of the US and Canada. I live remotely in my cabin at Camp Nanuq (4 km west of the CNSC) and enjoy hunting, fishing, ice fishing, boating, snowmobiling, hiking, snow shoeing and live music.

I am an environmental geochemist focusing on freshwater lake and pond water chemistry in arctic and subarctic regions. I live in Churchill, Manitoba full-time as the northern field research scientist on staff at the Centre. As the Scientific Coordinator, I provide a point of contact for researchers, execute scientific research under the auspices of the CNSC, coordinate contract research, participate in the teaching of both academic and general interest courses, and communicate current science issues to the general public. Prior to coming to the Centre, I received my Ph.D. from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada in 2002 conducting research at various locations throughout the High Arctic during graduate studies. In addition to being the Scientific Coordinator, I am an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Winnipeg in Winnipeg, Manitoba where I teach and supervise students.

I was born in Russia, and immigrated to Canada as a toddler. I visited Russia for many summers and spent most my time there in a rural village. I’m in the Urban and Regional Planning program at the University of Waterloo, and there I learned that I really disliked big cities and came to appreciate the rural and remote communities I grew up with. This passion turned into an academic interest and I had a co-op placement at CHARS in Cambridge Bay while also collecting research for an undergrad thesis paper on Arctic remote community design. With my co-op at the CNSC I hope to learn more about the research opportunities here and understand sub-Arctic community design by interacting with locals and guests alike!

I first came to Churchill in the spring of 2000 to work at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre as the Program Coordinator. I was lucky enough to participate in a Polar Bear Behavior research project with Kim Daley (2002-2004) and spent two summers as the Summer Research Technician (2003-2004). By late 2004, I officially became a Churchill resident when my partner Matt and I purchased a small remote cabin at Spruce Ridge (about 6km West of the CNSC). In 2006, I completed my Bachelor͛s degree and became the Full Time Research Technician at the CNSC. It was an exciting time to be working here, as the plans for the new building were truly becoming a reality. After the Grand Opening of the new CNSC facility (2011), I took a small hiatus from Churchill to live in Thompson, Manitoba. Over the course of the following 5 years I completed an Apprenticeship Program, was awarded a Red Seal as a Power Electrician and started a Family. After my son Mason was born, we wanted more than anything to raise him in the North, so I am very pleased to have been given the opportunity to return to the CNSC as Assistant Maintenance Supervisor/Rocket Green Manager.

I was born and raised in Victoria, BC and have always dreamed of coming to Churchill. I can’t believe I’ve made it here! I completed my BSc. in Environmental Science at Royal Roads University in Victoria. After spending some time travelling and working in tourism, I found my love for the outdoors and concern for climate change is what lead me to study Environmental Science. While at school, I learned about the food security issues that Vancouver Island is facing and how many other communities have unique difficulties in accessing food. Now I’m here in Churchill, a town that heavily relies on air and train to supply their food. I am passionate about providing people access to fresh, local, nutritious food and I am so happy to be involved with the Rocket Greens Project. I am excited to be part of the sustainability team here at the CNSC and have the opportunity to experience northern living!

Sharon and Dolores fill the (very important!) role of housekeeper at the CNSC.

Hi I'm Sharon and I had worked at the Aurora Inn for 13 years before joining the CNSC in June 2011. I enjoys meeting the guests and volunteers from all over the world. I was born and raised in the community of Churchill and like to travel when possible. Working at the CNSC is a good fit as I am frequently surrounded by all our travelling guests!

My name is Dolores. I’m a proud to be born and raised in Churchill.  I am a York Factory First Nation member. I have four children ages 8, 9, 16 & 29. Two boys and two girls. I’ve worked in various jobs here in town, such as The Town of Churchill, CRHA, and other hotels. I started working with the CNSC in May of 2019 as one of the housekeeping staff. I really enjoy working here and I get to work with my co-worker Sharon again. Also love to get to meet new people and tourists from around the world. I especially love the yummy baked treats that our baker Peggy makes. Churchill is such a beautiful, unique place, and is most importantly my home and I love that my children get to grow up here.