Andrea W.
Manager, Wild Animal Welfare @Bc Spca
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Manager, Wild Animal Welfare @Bc Spca
Victoria, BC, CA
Responsible for all provincial wild animal welfare issues including human-wildlife conflict, urban wildlife, wildlife cruelty, and oiled wildlife response, support 40 provincial locations of the BC SPCA as well as the provincial Call Centre with wildlife welfare issues, oversight of BC’s second largest wildlife rehabilitation centre (Wild ARC), which admits and treats wild animals and handles thousands of public inquiries annually, oiled wildlife response, and assists with exotic pet regulations.
EDUCATION
Imperial College London
PhD, Conservation Science
Trent University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Environmental and Resource Science
The University of British Columbia
Master of Science (MSc), Environmental Science
ABOUT ANDREA W.
A dedicated, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic Conservation Research Scientist with an extensive background in natural resource management, applied marine and terrestrial ecology, oceanography, marine biology, acoustic research, fisheries management, and conservation science. Worked in many contexts, including non-profits, consulting, universities, field projects, monitoring, and technical support. Experience with marine mammal surveys and research, mitigating human-wildlife conflict, data collection, statistical data evaluation, field operations, and report preparation. Main research interests include aquatic ecosystems, conservation and education strategies, marine mammal conservation, and associated anthropocentric issues including competition with fisheries and/or development, human-wildlife conflict, and conservation impacts for local stakeholders. Also enjoy educating students, the public, and anyone else who is interested to learn about environmental and sustainability issues concerning marine mammals, fish, wildlife, and natural resources.Specialties: Geographic information systems (GIS), marine biology, fisheries science and management, interdisciplinary research, socioeconomic system dynamics, conservation and science communication and outreach, as well as designing, executing, and managing field and research programs.
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