Our Board of Directors
From Vancouver Island to Halifax, with experience in botanic gardens, parks, museums, aquariums, science centers and historic sites, our elected board members are responsible for the day to day work of Interpretation Canada.
Jennifer Dick - Chair (she/her) Jennifer is passionate about connecting people to the world around them. She lives and works in the homeland of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Huron-Wendat Nations. Jennifer is Royal Botanical Gardens’ Manager of Interpretation where she oversees interpretation in their 11 square-kilometres of gardens and nature sanctuaries. From visitor programs, tours, and events to signage, exhibits, and training, she enjoys the variety and seasonality of RBG. Her adventure in interpretation began at Bonnechere Provincial Park in 2001. A BSc in Biology, BA in Anthropology, and a graduate diploma in Science Communication have served her well in her career working for museums and not-for-profits across Canada. Jennifer joined Interpretation Canada's board in 2015. She was IC's Secretary from 2017 to 2021 and Conference Commitee Chair from 2017 to 2019. |
Sarah Rauh - Secretary (she/her) Sarah is an Interpretation Officer/Coordinator with Parks Canada at Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area and currently lives and works in the Robinson Superior Treaty Territory which is the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe and homeland of the Metis people. |
Jewels Goff - Treasurer (she/her) Born and raised in Alberta. Jewels started working for Pipestone Creek Dinosaur Initiative as a summer student in 2011, this initiative was started to fundraise and build the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum. Formerly a shy quiet girl Jewels fell in love with interpretation and returned to PCDI for three summers in a row. With a Bachelor of Science Degree in Earth and Atmospheric Science’s Jewels returned to the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum and worked there for several years. She has recently finished her Bachelor of Arts in Economics and is excited for her future. |
Pam Murray - Past Chair (she/her) Pam has worked as a front-line interpreter since 1997, for Parks Canada, Metro Vancouver Parks, and Arenaria Research and Interpretation in BC Parks. She currently manages, coordinates, and delivers school programs at Milner Gardens & Woodland, which is located in the unceded territory of the Qualicum First Nation, and does contract work for the Ecoforestry Institute Society in the homeland of the Snuneymuxw and Stz'minus First Nations. She is a certified teacher and commutes by kayak. |
Amanda Greene - Membership Secretary (she/her) Amanda is currently completing a Masters in History specializing in social and medical history. She also planned to go into a career in medicine or as a professor. After completing a history degree and an education degree, as well as enjoying a recurring summer position as Education Coordinator at Resurgo Place, home of the Moncton Museum, Amanda realized that her true calling was in the museum sector. She has worked in museums across the province of New Brunswick promoting historical interpretation and education. Located in Fredericton on the unceded and unconquered territory of the Wolastoqiyik, a place bound by the Peace and Friendship Treaties of 1725-1779. |
Munju Ravindra - Conference Chair |