Kendall McLaughlin

Background

About Kendall McLaughlin

With a background in Natural Resources Conservation, I am passionate about ecology, citizen science, and community building. I am an enthusiastic and hard-working person striving towards a career in the non-profit sector to bring positive change in my community and protect local ecosystems.I spent 4 years with the BC Wildlife Federation as a Field Technician for the Southwest Pod in the Watershed Team. In 2021, I helped launch the Wetlands Workforce project as an assistant in the new year and was transitioned to working outside in wetlands as a Field Technician for the summer and fall season. Prior to September 2022, I was working with the Galiano Conservancy Association as an Ecological Restoration Technician doing ecological monitoring and maintenance on the Conservancy's properties. In early 2022, I was a part of Renovo Creative Inc, writing and submitting grants for partnering organizations focused on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), and green energy initiatives.I am a Canadian Conservation Corps alumni. I completed my 3 month internship at BC Wildlife Federation building a virtual workshop to educate students about wetlands. For my stage 3 project, I created a weekly community cleanup to bring the community together and to educate others on the impacts of litter on the ecosystem.Outside of my paid work, I enjoy spending my free time volunteering for other environmental organizations. I spent 5 years volunteering for the Stanley Park Ecology Society doing various wildlife monitoring such as beavers, salamanders, stream invertebrates, birds, bats, etc. I have also volunteered with the Invasive Species Council of BC, collecting information on native and ornamental species for their PlantWise program, which encourages gardeners to plant alternative species with similar characteristics as desirable invasive species. I am currently volunteering my time as a mentor for the UBC Forestry Tri-Mentoring Program to help guide and share my experiences with younger professionals. I spend my free time volunteering for various organizations in my local community. I also conduct monthly coastal waterbird surveys on behalf of Birds Canada at Montague Harbour Provincial Park and have opened it up for the public to join me.https://name.pn/kendall-mclaughlin