Tessa grew up in Sackville, NB, which helped contribute to her love of wetlands and waterfowl. In her free time, she loves exploring the woods and waterways with her husband and son, River, or spending a cozy evening sewing.

Growing up, she knew she wanted to work with animals and had a passion for the outdoors, so she decided to venture over to PEI to complete the Wildlife Conservation Program through Holland College. She later moved to Fredericton to complete her BSc in ENR in 2018 and later her BEd in 2020, which led her to Nunavut where community collaboration is a must to get by.

Tessa is excited to join the Nature Trust team where she can share her love for natural spaces as well as community engagement. She’s excited for this upcoming season and getting to work within New Brunswick’s wonderful communities.

Favourite Nature Preserve: Mapleton Acadian Forest Nature Preserve