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, Founder, Advisor

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, Principal, Manager of Landscape Architecture

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, Principal, Senior Ecologist

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, Principal, Landscape Architect

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, Chief Administrative Officer

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), Manager of Ecology

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, Manager of GIS

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, Ecologist - Technician

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, Senior Ecologist - Restoration

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,  Operations and Proposal Facilitator

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, Landscape Design - Technician

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, Ecologist - Restoration

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, Ecologist - Wildlife

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, Senior Ecologist - Wildlife

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, GIS Analyst

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, Ecologist - Technician

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, Landscape Design

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, Office Administrator

Grace Thao

BA-HR Dip

Office Administrator

Grace manages accounts payable/receivable to ensure accurate financial processing, and supports office operations and client care.

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