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    This community of practice supports the involvement of alumni of the 2005 to 2011 and 2014 – 2016 Park Systems Leadership Course and the Canadian Parks Collective Park Leaders Development Program. 

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    As part of the solo requirement for the program, some participants create blog posts and other online resources to share with the CPCIL community. We also post information on participant solo presentations, group capstone projects, and service learning work.

    Alumni Service Credits

    Park Leadership Program Alumni can contribute to CPCIL case studies, sit on panels, or co-lead communities of practice to earn credits toward registration fees for their agency or community partners

    Each year, CPCIL develops dozens of case studies, panels, and speakers to ensure programs are grounded in authentic, real-world challenges. In order to build the alumni network and provide opportunities to give back to CPCIL, Park Leadership Alumni can participate in these programs and earn monetary credit toward CPCIl program registration. 

    Each case study, panelist, or community of practice co-lead earns a credit toward CPCIL program registration valued at $150. These credits can be used by individuals within CPC member agencies or can be transferred to community partners. 

    Credits can be banked year-to-year.

    Alumni must submit a proposal to satisfy one of the CPCIL service opportunities. Current opportunities to earn credits include:

    • Fall 2020 eResidency Guest Speaker on Connecting as Nature and COVID-19 (x4)
    • Winter 2021 eResidency Guest Speaker on Climate Change Adaptation (x4)
    • Winter 2020 Park Leadership Accelerator Case Study of a wicked problem (x5)
    • Winter 2020 Park Leadership Primer Case Study on Park Responses to COVID-19, Inclusion and Equity, or Financial Sustainability (x6)
    • Standalone Course Case Study on Leadership, Sustainability, or Economics (x6)
    • Co-Lead of Community of Practice (varies)
    Suggest or Offer a Service Proposal


    Previous Program Participants

    The Canadian Parks Council leadership development is built on the idea of creating a community of park leader so we can do more by working together. Since 2005, each cohort has expressed interest in remaining connected, and many alumni have done so informally. This list is provided to connect alumni through their profiles on the Canadian Parks Collective for Innovation and Leadership. Note: Positions and Agencies listed were current postings at time of program. 

    AlbertaTom SutherlandConservation Officer
    AlbertaTerry KrausPlanning Team Leader
    British ColumbiaJohn TrewhittArea Supervisor
    British ColumbiaBruce PetchArea Supervisor
    Canadian Heritage RiversIan Smith 
    Canadian Heritage RiversColin Davis 
    Nova ScotiaEmily Gratton 
    Nova ScotiaDavid Williams 
    NunavutRichard WymaMgr, Pk Planning and Establishment
    OntarioKathy MacPhersonNatural Heritage Education Coordinator
    OntarioPeter BriandPark Superintendent, Arrowhead Provincial Park
    Parks CanadaErich MuntzBiologist?
    Parks CanadaDavid RohatenskyNational Historic Site Manager
    Parks CanadaEd CoulthardManager of Resource Conservation-Wood Buffalo
    Parks CanadaBill HuntActing Manager, Visitor Services: LL/Yoho/Koot
    SaskatchewanRena LalibertePark Supervisor
    SaskatchewanBrian Dressler 
    YukonDennis Kuch 
     Tim Reynolds 
     John Mercer 
    AlbertaDon Carruthers Den HoedOutreach Coordinator
    AlbertaJulie MacDougallOps manager: Cypress & Writing on Stone
    AlbertaNorbert RafaelHeritage Protection Team Leader, NE AB Parks
    British ColumbiaVicki HaberlA/Regional Planner
    British ColumbiaJanice Joseph 
    British ColumbiaAlex Green 
    ManitobaWendy CreedParks Business Systems Specialist
    Newfoundland and LabradorGeoff BaileyMngr Env Edu & Promo
    Newfoundland and LabradorSian FrenchDirector
    Nova ScotiaBill English 
    Nova ScotiaOliver Maas Protected Areas Coordinator
    NunavutLindsay Kulak 
    OntarioTracey SnarrSuperintendent
    Parks CanadaMarilyn PeckettSuperintendent, Elk Island
    Parks CanadaJeff LeggoEcologist St. Lawrence Islands
    Parks CanadaPhilip LeeMonitoring Ecologist Western and Northern Service Centre
    Parks CanadaNadine SpenceFirst Nations Program Manager PacRim
    SaskatchewanCollette SchmalzArea Manager: NW
    SaskatchewanMary-Anne WihakHeritage Protection Team Leader, NE AB Parks
    YukonSharon Keaton 
    YukonAlice McCulleyPark Ranger: Tombstone Park
     Laura GoreckiC/V/H Coordinator, Kluane
    AlbertaScott JevonsGIS Specialist in Ecology
    AlbertaTravis SjovoldSenior Management Planner
    AlbertaCarey BoothHead of Visitor Services and Education
    British ColumbiaKaren WipondConservation Lands Specialist
    British ColumbiaBrett Hudson 
    British ColumbiaGreg ChinPlanning Section Head
    InternationalJulia Boock 
    InternationalSuzanne McRaeProgramme Assistant Conservation International
    ManitobaHeather GorrellArea Supervisor – Parks and Protected Areas/South Cariboo
    New BrunswickJosh TompkinsProject Executive, Jack of all trades
    Nova ScotiaSandy AndersonPlanner
    OntarioRick StronksChief Park Naturalist of Algonquin Provincial Park
    OntarioJohn SaloSouthwest Zone Manager
    Parks CanadaSean Sheardown(Kluane)
    Parks CanadaKevin BachewichCommunications Officer-Riding Mountain
    Parks CanadaMarcia MorashProject Manager
    Parks CanadaShannon BolleferComm’s, Visitor Services & Heritage Presentation Coord
    Parks CanadaNadia MenardBiologist
    Parks CanadaPaul PerkisonMgr Client Services, Heritage Presentation, Communications
    SEPAQMariane Tremblay
    SEPAQFrancois GuillotDirector
    SaskatchewanChris PotterHead, Heritage Interpretation
    SaskatchewanLoreen FriskiePark Program Coordinator
    SaskatchewanByron Davis 
    AlbertaLuc NowickiDist Team Leader/Cons Officer
    AlbertaPhilipp HoferManager, Dinosaur PP
    AlbertaJeanette BrooksTeam Leader – Heritage Appreciation
    British ColumbiaJim HesseArea Supervisor – Prince George
    British ColumbiaJudy MillarMtn Pine Beetle Specialist
    British ColumbiaTom BlackbirdArea Supervisor – N. Fraser Area
    InternationalNicholas NgeceProject Officer
    InternationalPasang Dolma SherpaProject Officer
    KRGNathalie GirardManager of Education and Conservation for Nunavik Parks
    KRGAnnie BaronParks Management Trainee
    ManitobaBruce MineaultPark Superintendent
    ManitobaKelly-Anne RichmondManager Planning & Development
    New BrunswickGreg DionManager, Sugarloaf PP
    Nova ScotiaPeter LaborPA Policy & Program Coordinator
    Nova ScotiaMerryl BustinDistrict Supervisor-Cape Breton
    NunavutCameron DeLongManager Park Facilities and Operations
    OntarioSusan GriggPark Planner – SE Zone
    OntarioGreg WakeProv Park Management Supervisor
    Parks CanadaLindsay RodgerSenior Advisor, Recovery
    Parks CanadaDave TovellVisitor Experience Officer 
    Parks CanadaShanna FiddlerA/Manager, Treaty Negotiations and First Nation Issues
    Parks CanadaTheresa BunburySite Supervisor
    Parks CanadaSophie BorcomanCommunications and Client Services Manager
    Parks CanadaC. Locke MarshallManager, Resource Conservation
    SaskatchewanDean CattellPark Supervisor
    SaskatchewanLarry Schiefner.Park Supervisor
    SEPAQDavid DubreuilManager , Auberge Gîte du Mont-Albert, PN de la Gaspésie
    SEPAQHugues TennierManager of Conservation & Education
    YukonPierre FoisyPark Officer
    AlbertaMargot HervieuxVisitor Services Supervisor
    AlbertaTrevor TarnowskiSenior Park Facilities Planner
    InternationalDiego Francisco Flores ArrateProfessional: Ministry of the Environment
    InternationalAlberto BordeuHead, Advisory and Environment Office
    ManitobaElisabeth OstropManager of Recreation and Education Services
    ManitobaKelvin KowaskiDistrict Park Supervisor
    ManitobaSue AtkinPark Specialist-Lac duBonnet
    New BrunswickMarcel RichardManager Parlee Beach and Murray Beach Provincial Park
    Nova ScotiaAlan WhitePark Technician
    OntarioRob DavisSr Protected Areas Prog Coordinator for Science and Info
    OntarioRoss HartNorth East Zone Manager
    Parks CanadaJarred PicherA/Manager, Corporate Identity and Image Collection Management
    Parks CanadaPippa ShepherdSpecies at Risk Coordinator W&N
    Parks Canada Judy GlowinskiTourism Advisor
    Parks CanadaSheldon KowalchukResource Conservation Manager-N MB
    Parks CanadaGary BaikieVisitor Experience Coordinator-Torngat
    Parks CanadaDan MazerollePark Ecologist-Fundy
    SaskatchewanKathie McFarlandSenior Business Analyst
    SaskatchewanJanice CrawfordPark Supervisor-Fort Carlton
    SEPAQPascal LévesqueResponsable du service à la clientèl-Parc national de la Gaspésie
    YukonAfan JonesPark Planner
    AlbertaLaura GrahamSenior Planner (Cons & Rec)
    AlbertaWendy WheatleyDistrict Team Leader
    AlbertaPeter SwainHead Visitor Services
    Parks CanadaKathie AdareSenior Advisor – HQ
    AlbertaElizabeth DriverSnr Planner (Policy & Lnd Use)
    SEPAQSylvie-Anne MarchandVisitor Services Manager
    ManitobaDarlene PerrettW Region Park Superintendent
    ManitobaDon HallettChief Park Operations
    New Brunswick Alain BasqueDirector Tourism Operations
    Nova ScotiaDoug OliverPlanning Technician
    Nova ScotiaMichael MacDonaldArea Supervisor
    Newfoundland and LabradorJeri GrahamMngr Natural Areas
    OntarioDavid CoulasPark Superintendent
    OntarioJason BlierAssistant Superintendent
    Parks Canada Drue KendrickVisitor Experience Mngr – BC
    OntarioLori WaldbrookSnr Marketing Specialist
    Parks CanadaBirch HowardPark Warden Supervisor- Yukon
    Parks CanadaAndrew MaherRes Mgt & Public Safety Spec-Nunuvut
    Parks CanadaSharon HayesMngr Resource Conservation – Ont
    Parks CanadaChristine HamiltonTech Srvcs Officer – Sask
    Parks CanadaDwight BourdinEnvironmental Assessment Spec AB
    Parks CanadaPatti VickersEntry Gates and Information Centres AB
    Parks CanadaKirby TulkPark Ecologist – NL
    AlbertaJared PrinsProgram Analyst
    AlbertaAngela PerryLand Use Officer: NW
    AlbertaDavid HumphreyDistrict Conservation Officer
    Alberta Bart CristDistrict Team Leader: NE
    KRGPierre PhilieVisitor Experience Officer
    ManitobaRichard RomaniukChief Park Operations – HQ
    ManitobaShawn LambRegional Park Operations Supervisor
    ManitobaRodney ForbesDistrict Parks Supervisor
    OntarioVicki BradfieldA/Parks Management Specialist NE
    OntarioWade MurrantPark Superintendent
    Parks CanadaCorey ClarkeResource Management Officer-Fundy
    Parks CanadaDiane WilsonAdvisor to the Director General
    Parks CanadaGéraldine Arsenault Mngr External Relations-Kouchibouguac
    Parks CanadaKylie DayVisitor Services Team Leader-Elk Island
    Parks CanadaRay BoudreauManager-Lake Superior NMCA
    Parks CanadaSalman RasheedManager, Resource Conservation – Calgary & Vancouver
    Parks CanadaAllison StoddartEnvironmental Assessment Specialist
    Parks CanadaKaren EstarteHead of Asset Management
    Parks CanadaDoreen McGillisExternal Relations Manager-Waterton
    SaskatchewanBrant SeifertPark Supervisor Cypress Hills
    SaskatchewanSonnet McGuirePark Program Coordinator-Prince Albert area
    SaskatchewanNatasha MerrimanPark Program Coordinator-Lac La Ronge PP
    SEPAQMyshka SansoinVice-Présidence Parcs Québec
    SEPAQPatrick GraillonConservation Coordinator
    Alberta Caroline CrellRegional Planner
    AlbertaHeather LambertParks Wayfinding Specialist
    AlbertaJoey YoungSenior Parks Planner
    KRGAlicia AragutakTursujuq Park Director
    KRGCharlie MunickKuururjuaq Park Director
    ManitobaDavid JonesRegional Parks Specialist – Western Region
    Nova ScotiaCarrie L DrakePlanner, Parks & Recreation Division
    Nova ScotiaPeter BushProtected Areas Coordinator – Central Region
    Northwest Territories Benji StrakerManager, Parks Operations
    NunavutLeesee PapatsieManager Parks: Heritage Appreciation
    Ontario John  SwickNorthwest Zone Manager 
    Parks CanadaMarc JohnsonInternational Programs
    Parks CanadaDavid MurraySenior Planner: New Northern Parks
    Parks Canada Monica OsterhoutA/Promotion and Non-Personal Media Officer-Prince Albert
    Parks Canada Susan KjartansonManager, Financial & Business Management Advisory Services Branch 
    Parks CanadaDany Lebrun Acting Superintendent-Mingan Field Unit
    Parks CanadaValerie BlazeskiCorporate Communications Advisor 
    Parks CanadaDarroch WhitakerSpecies Conservation Specialist – Atlantic Parks
    Prince Edward IslandKevin MacLarenProgram and Operations Supervisor
    SEPAQBenoit DubeauResponsable du service de la conservation et de l’éducation
    SEPAQMylène Pronovost Conseillère à l’expérience du visiteur
    SaskatchewanDave BjarnasonPark Supervisor
    AlbertaMichael RoycroftArea Manager, Specialized Facilities & Trails, Kananaskis Region, Alberta Parks
    AlbertaRobin SchmidtSenior Parks Planner
    AlbertaBryan SundbergDistrict Conservation Officer
    ManitobaScott NickelHead of Cottage Planning
    Nova ScotiaClinton PinksLandscape Architect
    Nova ScotiaHeather OlivellaProtected Areas Coordinator
    Northwest TerritoriesTara TompkinsManager, Parks Operations
    OntarioJosie GrenierAssistant Park Superintendent
    OntarioDave PriddleAssistant Park Superintendent
    OntarioJohn Fisher Park Superintendent
    OntarioRhonda CardPark Superintendent
    OntarioAnne CraigSr. Marketing Specialist
    Parks Canada Melissa BanovichActing National Historic Sites Manager
    Parks CanadaNicolas MiquelonProgram Advisor, Federal Heritage Buildings Review Office
    Parks Canada Alexandra TalbotSr. Advisor and Manager of the Executive Correspondence Office
    Parks CanadaCamille Girard-RuelExternal Relations Manager
    Parks Canada Brady HighwayVisitor Safety and Fire Operations Coordinator
    Parks CanadaAlana PlummerActing Trails Project Manager
    SEPAQDany GareauNational park director
    SEPAQRaphael GouletConservation and Education Officer
    SaskatchewanDominique ClinckePark Planner
    YukonPamela BrownSupervisor, Park Officer program
    AlbertaCeiridwen RobbinsVisitor Services Coordinator
    AlbertaDaynika WhiteConsultation and Engagement Advisor
    AlbertaJennifer OkrainecPlanner
    AlbertaKieran DowlingTeam Lead – William Watson Lodge
    AlbertaLogan VanImschootDistrict Conservation Officer
    Canadian Parks and Recreation AssociationMurray KoppDirector, Parks Services, Regional District of Central Okanagan
    City of CalgaryValerie VeenstraEnvironmental Planning Supervisor
    Nature Conservancy of CanadaErica ThompsonSenior National Director, Conservation Engagement & Development
    Nova ScotiaDavid BlairEngineer
    Nova ScotiaKermit deGooyerProtected Areas Planner
    OntarioJim MurphyPark Planner
    OntraioNancy DaiglePark Superintendent
    Parks CanadaAlannah PhillipsSenior Advisor to the Executive Director, Atlantic
    Parks CanadaAndrea McNeilCanadian Heritage Rivers System Advisor
    Parks CanadaChad BuchnerManager of Canal Operations Trent Severn Waterway
    Parks CanadaJed CochraneFire and Vegetation Specialist
    Parks CanadaJerome LussierVisitor Experience Manager
    Parks CanadaLinaya WorkmanPark Site Manager/Superintendent Kluane National Park & Reserve
    Parks CanadaMichèle LeblondExternal Relations Manager Quebec Field Unit
    Parks CanadaNick PhillipsHighway Operations Manager
    Parks CanadaLaurie WeinImplementation Manager, Species Conservation and Management
    SaskatchewanPaul JohnsonExecutive Director, Park Operations
    SEPAQDaniel GroleauDirector of two national parks
    SEPAQMyriam LavalléeDirectrice / Superintendant
    YukonLolita HughesPark Ranger / Operations Manager
    Alberta ParksTazim NazaraliManager, Parks Investment
    British Columbia ParksSarah FennellRecreation Business Specialist
    British Columbia ParksVolker MichelfelderPlanning and Operational Section Head,
    Canadian Wildlife ServiceGarry DonaldsonActing Director, Atlantic Region
    Government of the Northwest Territories Darin BagshawConservation Areas Advisor, Environment & Natural Resources, 
    Manitoba ParksJP PerreaultPark Operations and Infrastructure Planning, 
    Parks CanadaDan MulrooneySenior Research Officer – Socio-economist
    Parks CanadaAbdullah AfzalLaw Enforcement Policy Advisor
    Parks CanadaBilly DixonManager Western and Northern Canada, Contracting & Procurement Operations
    Parks CanadaChristine DrakePark Superintendent, Pukaskwa NP,
    Parks CanadaCindy SchatkoskiAccounting Operations Officer, Banff National Park
    Parks CanadaCraig McKinnonRegional Conservation Manager, Kluane
    Parks CanadaDanish SyedSenior Policy Adviser
    Parks CanadaKelly DeveauxManager, Visitor Experience
    Parks CanadaStéphanie CloutierAdvisor, Business and Program Affairs, Executive Directorate, Quebec & Nunavut
    Parks Canada Agency Paul DyckNegotiations Manager, Indigenous Affairs Branch 
    Saskatchewan Provincial ParksJesse SakiresManager, Strategic Planning and Policy
    SEPAQCamille-Antoine OuimetResponsable des services de la conservation, de la maintenance et des infrastructures,
    SépaqSamuel MoreauResponsable du service de la conservation et de l’éducation, Parc national du Lac-Témiscouata
    BC ParksDave RichmondRecreation Section Head
    BC ParksElyse CurleyCommunity Liason Officer
    Canadian Wildlife ServiceEden ThurstonProtected Areas National Coordinator
    Manitoba ParksElvira RobergeHead, Park System Planning and Ecology
    Nova Scotia Protected Areas BranchSally SteeleRegional Planner
    NU ParksMkabela MasukuManager Parks Program Development
    NWT ParksKelly SteinConservation Areas Management Planner
    Ontario ParksJeff BrownSenior Marketing Specialist
    Ontario ParksRyan GardnerPark Superintendent
    Parks CanadaAlain NantelManager, Visitor Safety, Service, Activities and Visitor Use Mangement
    Parks CanadaAshley WruthInterpretation Officer/Coordinator III
    Parks CanadaChelsey DawesExternal Relations Manager
    Parks CanadaMaria O’HearnExternal Relations Manager
    Parks CanadaMelanie DompierreSenior Advisor 
    Parks CanadaTara McNally MacPheeManager of Visitor Experience, PEI National Park
    Parks CanadaTravis HallidayManager, Law Enforcement Operations (Prairies and North)
    Parks CanadaVirginia SheehanManager, Terrestrial Archaeology
    Saskatchewan ParksJennifer SzakacsDirector – Capital Program Design & Delivery
    SEPAQChloe BonnetteResponsable au partenariat
    SEPAQIsabelle CroteauDirector of Parc national de Plaisance
    Alberta ParksDaniella RubelingInterpretation and Education Team Lead
    BC Parks and ConservationKaren MohrRecreation Services Officer
    BC Parks and ConservationGina BugslagRecreation Officer – West Coast
    Nova Scotia ParksSandra FraserParks Promotion and Development Officer
    Parks CanadaElizabeth NelsonScience Advisor, Conservation & Climate Change
    Parks CanadaChristie ThomsonPartnering and Engagement Officer
    Parks CanadaDenis DufourManager, Management Planning Policy and Operations
    Parks CanadaChristian VezeauManager, National Celebrations
    Parks CanadaRennee LamontagneManager, Indigenous Workforce Strategies Team
    Parks CanadaAllison FleischerExternal and Indigenous Relations Manager
    Parks CanadaJonathan SheppardSite Superintendent
    Parks CanadaKim WeirProduct Development Officer
    Parks CanadaErika TavesSenior Advisor to the Executive Director for Ontario and Waterways
    Parks CanadaNatalie-Anne BussiereManager, Heritage Programs
    Parks CanadaGary BaikieSuperintendent,Torngat Mountains National Park
    Saskatchewan ParksDeanna JacobsDirector Visitor Experience and Public Programming
    SEPAQAnnie MorrisseauDirector – Centre touristique du Lac-Simon
    SEPAQNathaél BergeronDirectrice, Parc national du Mont-Mégantic 
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