Meet Our Team
Meet our passionate rare team, consisting of individuals with varied backgrounds in education, skills and expertise. Their dedication to rare’s mission of conservation, research and education is propelled by their belief of rare’s limitless growth.
Our Staff
Stephanie Sobek-Swant
Executive Director
stephanie [dot] sobek-swant [at] raresites.org or 519-650-9336 x113
Veronica Chapman
Manager Finance, Fundraising and Administration
veronica [dot] chapman [at] raresites.org or 519-650-9336 x117
Christine Thompson
Major Gifts Manager
christine [dot] thompson [at] raresites.org or 519-650-9336 x118
Chris Ainsworth
Sponsorship and Events Manager
chris [dot] ainsworth [at] raresites.org or 226-989-8838
Catherine Becsky
Administrative Assistant
catherine [dot] becsky [at] raresites.org or 519-650-9336 x120
Taryn Jarvis
Gill Ratcliffe Gardens & Facilities Coordinator
taryn [dot] jarvis [at] raresites.org or 519-650-9336 x115
Michelle MacMillan
Education Assistant
michelle [dot] macmillan [at] raresites.org or 519-650-9336 x112
Jessica O'Connell
Engagement and Eco-Management Intern
jessica [dot] oconnell [at] raresites.org or 519-650-9336 x115
Jenna Quinn
Program Scientist - Research & Education Priorities, Partnerships, & Monitoring
jenna [dot] quinn [at] raresites.org or 519-650-9336 x111
Kim Robichaud
Administrative Coordinator
kim [dot] robichaud [at] raresites.org or 519-650-9336 x125
Our Fellows
MACKENZIE LESPÉRANCE / SMILING WATER
INDIGENOUS RESEARCH FELLOW
mackenzie [dot] lesperance [at] raresites.org or 519-650-9336 x123