Our FortWhyte Alive team works hard to bring people together to build sustainable relationships with nature and each other.
Ryan Mitchell (Chair)
Jane Johnston (Vice-Chair & Secretary)
Liz Wilson (President & CEO)
Kyle Friesen, CPA, CA (Treasurer)
Dr. Nora Casson
Tammy Johnson
Bhavana Bonde
Sprague Richardson
Dr. Sharon Macdonald
Lauren Parrish
Shea Hunt
Teresa Rogers
Celeste McKay
President & CEO
Email(204) 989-8355 x 202
President & CEO
Email(204) 989-8355 x 202
Liz brings many years of management experience in both the private and the not-for-profit sectors, including leadership roles in programming, fundraising and volunteer support. She demonstrates the ethos of FortWhyte in her own lifestyle and has a deep background in Conservation. Liz holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from Asper School of Business.
Vice President
Email(204) 989-8355 x 208
Vice President
Email(204) 989-8355 x 208
Ian developed and implemented the programming and partnerships required to launch and grow the FortWhyte Farms program. He has 25+ years experience of management and governance in the non-profit sector, and brings an extensive background working with at-risk youth. He holds a Bachelor degree in Recreation Studies, and holds a Master of Business Administration in Social Enterprise Leadership.
Director of Nature-Based Learning
Email(204) 989-8355 x 227
Director of Nature-Based Learning
Email(204) 989-8355 x 227
After completing her Forest School Practitioner course at FortWhyte in 2016, Leah has brought her passion for nature-based learning everywhere she goes.
With nearly 20 years of experience and an honours diploma in Early Childhood Education, Leah has found inspiration in many settings of early learning. From large centres, to Montessori schools, to private multi-family care, to her own entrepreneurial Forest School sessions along the riverbanks of Winnipeg, her commitment to outdoor child-led curriculum runs deep. Leading workshops on risky play and the forest school ethos for independent childcare centres and professional development conferences has also been a big part of her career in recent years.
Leah is a mother of two young teens who love exploring new and familiar places in nature, in their neighbourhood, along with a few annual road trips.