Laura Keating Elske
Decision Analyst, Conservation & Science, Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo @Wilder Institute
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WORK HISTORY
Decision Analyst, Conservation & Science, Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo @Wilder Institute
Decision analysis support for conservation research staff. • Primary duties include facilitation of strategy workshops using decision analysis (including modelling where appropriate) and internal support for quality decisions.Related publications:Keating, L.M, Randall, L, Stanton, R, McCormack, C, Lucid, M, Seaborn, T, Converse, S.J, Canessa, S, and A. Moehrenschlager. Using decision analysis to determine the feasibility of a conservation translocation. Decision AnalysisLloyd, N.A, Keating, L.M, Friesen, A.J, Cole, D.M, McPherson, J.M, Akçakaya, H.R, and A. Moehrenschlager. Prioritizing species conservation programs based on IUCN Green Status and estimates of cost-sharing potential. Conservation Biology
EDUCATION
University of Oxford
MSc, Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing
University of Calgary
Open Studies, Math
Queen's University
BScH, Environmental Science and Biology
Stanford University
Professional Certificate, Strategic Decisions and Risk Management
SKILLS
ABOUT LAURA KEATING ELSKE
I believe better decisions change everything. For over a decade, I’ve been helping purpose-driven organizations - nonprofits, governments, start-ups, and small businesses navigate complex choices with clarity and confidence. My background in environmental science, decision analysis, and facilitation has shown me that when people have the right support, they can make decisions that truly align with their mission and values.I’m a certified lead practitioner with the Society of Decision Professionals, and my work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, but what matters most to me isn’t the credentials - it’s seeing organizations achieve what really matters to them. Whether it’s optimizing conservation projects, forecasting revenue for social enterprise, or assessing risks for a cooperative, I thrive on helping leaders bring structure and insight to the decision-making process. At People and Planet Consulting, we blend sustainability and management consulting to create the conditions where both people and the planet are considered in every decision. Our purpose is radical inclusion: making sure every voice, including nature, has a seat at the table. We’re not here to tell you what to do; we’re here to help you design approaches that make it easier to choose a just and sustainable future in a way that fits your unique circumstances. Grounded in principles of self-management, wholeness, and evolutionary purpose, we believe consulting should adapt to what the world needs. That’s why our work is always collaborative, always evolving, and always focused on better outcomes for people and the planet. If you’re facing complex decisions and want a partner who can help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose, let’s start a conversation.Learn more at
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