Meet the people who make up
Dougan Ecology
We help you reimagine your role in nature
through ecological interpretation and design to create a sustainable and resilient future.

Jim Dougan
BSc, MSc, OALA (Hon)
Founder, Senior Ecological Advisor
Jim has 50+ years of experience managing projects, coordinating studies, and providing expertise and ongoing support to the design and ecology teams.

Todd Fell
OALA, CSLA, CERP
Principal, Manager of Landscape Architecture
Todd leads design & restoration and provides expert guidance to CSLA, CSA, CRI, and Invasive Species Canada on climate resilience nationwide.

Steven Hill
BEnvSc, MSc, PhD
Principal, Senior Ecologist
With over 18 years experience, Steven leads R&D, innovation, and Network of Nature, advancing ecology and advising the Ontario Biodiversity Summit.

Kristina Shaw-Lukavsky
BES, MLA, OALA, CSLA
Principal, Landscape Architect
Kristina applies design and contract expertise to lead landscape and restoration projects, while supporting major research and reporting efforts.

Cheryl Banfield
BBA
Chief Administrative Officer
Cheryl leads finance, HR, IT, and operations with a focus on compliance and efficiency to support organizational growth and sustainability.

Christina Olar (Myrdal)
BSc, Eco Mgmt Tech, ISA
Manager of Ecology
Christina manages ecology ops, coordinates field program staff, oversees deliverables, and conducts inventory, delineation, and monitoring fieldwork.

Janel Sauder
HBSc, Cert GIS
Manager of GIS
Janel leads mapping, modeling, and remote sensing projects, managing and analyzing complex geospatial data with advanced GIS techniques and precision.

Grace Bruckman
F&W Techno, OBBN
Ecologist - Technologist
Grace is an ecologist skilled in flora/fauna ID, conducting field surveys, reporting, data management and research. She also provides GIS support.

Wendy Charron
BES, CERP
Senior Ecologist - Restoration
Wendy focuses on restoration & botany, supporting clients with fieldwork, reporting, consultation, and leading environmental impact & site studies.

Manpreet Dhaliwal
BES, PGDip Environ. Eng.
Operations and Proposal Facilitator
Manpreet supports operations, proposals, and project cost recovery to keep projects on track and ensure smooth coordination across teams.

Liam Doyle
BSc, MLA, ISA
Landscape Design - Technician
Liam specializes in restoration and design, drafting detailed landscape plans, conducting site fieldwork, and supporting contract admin efforts.

Summer Graham
BSc, EcoMgmtTech, ISA
Ecologist - Restoration
Summer is an ecologist and ISA arborist specializing in plant ID, project management, and supporting the Network of Nature website and social media.

Matthew Iles
BSc, MSc
Ecologist - Wildlife
Matthew focuses on wildlife ID and monitoring, with expertise in birds, species at risk and identifying reptiles, amphibians, bats, and butterflies.

Karl Konze
BSc
Senior Ecologist - Wildlife
With 25+ years experience in wildlife surveys, Karl leads project reviews, fieldwork, reporting, & provides expert input in peer reviews & hearings.

Jade Lacsamana
HBA, EcoMgmtTech, CertGIS
GIS Analyst
Jade is a GIS Analyst who supports projects through mapping, managing geospatial data and assisting the ecology team with fieldwork and data analysis.

Bianca Marcellino
HBEnvSc, MSc
Ecologist
Bianca is an Ecologist with expertise in aquatic and terrestrial systems, leading field surveys, reporting, and applying ongoing learning to projects.

Tess Sprawson
BLA, CERP, ISA
Landscape Designer
Tess helps restore natural spaces, using fieldwork, master planning, and detailed drawings to design ecologically focused, people-friendly places.

Grace Thao
BA-HR Dip
Office Administrator
Grace manages accounts payable/receivable to ensure accurate financial processing, and supports office operations and client care.