Sarah has dedicated her early career to non-profit development, with over five years of experience in communications, donor relations, fundraising, and digital marketing. Her dedication to mission-driven organizations stems from her drive to create a long-lasting positive impact on the world. Today, she strives to rally a network of philanthropists on the most pressing issues of our time: climate, nature, and wild ecosystem conservation.
More about me
I hold a Master’s degree in Communications, speak three languages, and have lived in six different countries. Prior to Canopy, I worked for education, healthcare, and Indigenous community development programs.
My passion for nature conservancy stems from my upbringing; my dad is a renowned marine biologist, and my mom worked in fisheries for many years. I also grew up on a countryside farm, surrounded by pets, horses, and the occasional wildlife rescue!
Why forests are important to me
Let’s say I have witnessed the absence of forests; it’s a frightful sight. To me, forests equal wealth, and old-growth ecosystems mean opulence. When clear-cuts, monoculture, and barren lands are on the rise, it’s to our detriment. You can understand it both ways, as an intellectual and an emotional response, a sensory experience as well as a math equation. I would ask you: doesn’t it seem counterintuitive to you to tear down that which allows you to exist as a living, breathing creature?
I’ve witnessed so much beauty and wisdom in the forests. Looking for a conversation starter? Ask me about my experience in the fynbos of South Africa, the cloud forest of Colombia, the jungle of Guatemala, the mangroves of New Caledonia, and the Laurentian maple forests of Quebec…
Personally, a day spent in nature always wins over a day spent in the city!
Why Canopy
Canopy’s model of change is smart. It’s asking businesses to do better, and lends a helping hand to decision-makers on their journey to achieving more sustainable supply chains. I love how Canopy is also tightly connected to what is happening on the ground (i.e. at the Ancient and Endangered Forest level), building alliances with local conservation organizations, and giving a voice to Indigenous communities. When you support Canopy’s work, your impact ripples like a raindrop falling on a spiderweb, positively affecting humans, animals, and nature. I embrace Canopy’s mission because I believe addressing climate change is a complex issue, and I trust that Canopy’s multidimensional response to be an appropriate one. Oh, and the team is top notch too!
Ask me about
Enough about me, let’s talk about you!
How did you end up on this page? How did you hear about Canopy? What difference would you like to see happen during your time on Earth? Tell me about your favourite forest and why! I promise you I’m a good listener, and I already have follow-up questions ready for you.
What ruffles my feathers
Taking things, people, or natural resources for granted.
Known for its ability to quickly adapt to new environments, foxes can make a home almost anywhere, from the Arctic Circle to the Sahara Desert, a true citizen of the world. Like the fox, I am inquisitive, playful, and highly communicative. Did you know foxes could laugh? They are agile creatures and have excellent hearing. Yes, I too can listen to you talk for hours! Omnipresent in human folklore, from tricksters to shapeshifters, foxes are usually portrayed as cunning characters. With a long history of human cohabitation, hunted for their fur or as a game trophy, foxes can be subject to pest control and labelled “invasive species”. But if you ask the fox directly, they might show you another side of the story. One where invasive species are the consequence of humans introducing animals to non-native territories, and foxes simply did what did best: adapt.
