Growing up in Vancouver, Eugenia was fascinated by animals and nature. This fascination led her to various roles at the BC SPCA, Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society, and World Animal Protection, where she supported campaigns to improve the welfare of companion and farm animals. Eugenia has also spent the last decade building a strong background in conservation and led Wildlands League’s outreach team on a number of multi-media strategies, including supporting Indigenous-led marine conservation efforts in Hudson and James Bay, and driving public support to end logging in Algonquin Park.
More about me
I have always been fascinated by the intersection of animal welfare and environmental issues. In high school, I created my own animal welfare club and became president of the UBC Animal Welfare Club while completing my Bachelor’s degree in Applied Animal Biology. During my time at UBC, I received a Mitacs Globalink Research Award to develop a 3-month pilot study on a community stray dog program in Brazil. This research ignited my passion for community-level research, which led me to pursue a Master’s Degree in Geography at the University of Guelph. My research focused on perceptions of gender dynamics in small-scale fisheries and conservation areas in the floating villages of Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake. It was through this experience that I fell in love with forests and the role of communities in shaping conservation.
Why forests are important to me
Personally, forests are a place where I seek solace, contemplate, and reconnect with nature. At the height of the pandemic, hiking in the forests of Guelph, Ontario, became a daily ritual for me. Ecologically, forests are a place of endless discovery and home to irreplaceable biodiversity. We need forests for clean air, fresh water, and a liveable planet. How we treat forests today will dictate the future of humanity, and it’s the part that we can collectively influence.
Why Canopy
Canopy approaches conservation differently. It is a powerhouse in creativity and builds lasting relationships that catalyze market conditions for change. It’s solutions-driven and out of the box, all while celebrating the diverse voices and stories that each individual brings.
Ask me about
New recipes I’m trying, my toddler, top hiking spots in British Columbia and Ontario, my house plant addiction!
What ruffles my feathers
Superiority complexes and laggards in innovation, especially when it comes to conserving our natural world.
My animal alter ego is the Common Raven. Like these mystical creatures, I prefer to be in nature whenever possible. When my heart is set on something, I stretch my wings and dive in head first. Ravens and I are both opportunistic and quick learners, with the ability to problem solve and adapt in adversity. I, like the raven, am fiercely loyal and put effort into forging strong bonds.
