Originally from the west coast of Newfoundland, Kelsey grew up between a mountain and a river and developed a love of nature from a young age. She fell in love with New Brunswick’s natural beauty when she first came to the province for undergraduate studies at UNB’s Renaissance College. After several years away, she happily moved back to Fredericton with her partner and their goldendoodle, Ralph, and they are proud to call this place home.

Kelsey first started working with the Nature Trust in 2016, and has held several interim roles in the Engagement and Communications departments. She is excited to be back with the team as the Fund Development Coordinator to support the Nature Trust’s fundraising goals and connect with the Nature Trust’s generous community of supporters.

Also a professional mountain ultramarathon athlete, Kelsey feels the most joyful when she is running on trails and exploring wild spaces, with frequent stops to pick wild berries, inspect a cool lichen, or appreciate a particularly beautiful view. She is passionate about protecting New Brunswick’s natural spaces, so that current and future generations of two-legged, four-legged, winged and finned being can all continue to live, work, and play outside together.

Favourite Nature Preserve: Ferris Street Forest & Wetland Nature Preserve