denise iszczuk
President
Denise strives to connect youth and their natural world to empower them toward environmental responsibility. Denise has her BSc in Geography and Environmental Science and is certified instructor for CWF's Project Wild. Denise lives and works as a conservation educator in southwestern Ontario. She is excited to bring her knowledge and experience to the OSEE board.
Janelle Richards
Vice President
Janelle's passion is connecting all people to the outdoors, especially those who are traditionally left out of the narrative. She loves using nature and outdoor spaces as a place to build community and encourage civic action. With experience leading school groups, community groups and more in outdoor exploration and advocacy in urban communities and public parks, she truly believes the benefits of nature should be accessible in all spaces. With a background in wildlife biology and a bachelor's of education, she also loves insects and teaching whoever will listen about the amazing world of bugs! She's looking forward to continuing to contribute to OSEE's board.
Jessie Cowe
Past President
Jessie draws upon a diversity of experience in her commitment to both widening the scope of, and scaling out EE for Ontario educators and learners. Jessie has a passion for food systems and food justice, which became the focus of her Master's program (MES at York University). Through her roles as outdoor educator and naturalist teacher, native plant gardener, weaver of people , ideas & events, and OSEE president, Jessie strives to create opportunities for nature connection, participatory learning and community building. Jessie is stepping back from the board but will be supporting as a consultant for the 2021-22 year.
Katy Pang
Director-at-Large
Katy Pang is a communication and marketing professional, specialized in marketing strategy planning, marketing production and public relations. She has multiple experiences, working across e-commerce, agency and fashion house, having participated in many international competitions and events, including the World Retail Congress, the Kering Award for Sustainable Fashion and the International Festival of Fashion and Photography. Before residing in Toronto, Ontario, Katy grew up in Hong Kong and spent almost six years in the United Kingdom. In 2017, she received a Masters in Strategic Fashion Marketing from London College of Fashion, University of Arts London. In her Master's thesis, she focused on fashion sustainability and social responsibility, creating transparent strategies that strengthen the resilience of businesses. She decided to relocate to this country as she was attracted by the natural scenery in Canada. She joined the OSEE with great enthusiasm, believing education is the key to accelerating actions towards sustainability and conservation issues.
Alison Ellwood
Director-at-large
After many years of backcountry guiding and working in the realm of sustainable development in Canada and abroad, Alison pursued her teaching career including a Masters Degree in Environmental Education and Communication from Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC. Alison currently works in the Indigenous Education Department for the Durham District School Board as an Outdoor and Environmental Education Coach. She loves nothing more than exploring and learning outside with students and taking action for a more sustainable and equitable world.