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
Laura Eckhardt
Manager, Finance & Administration
laura [dot] eckhardt [at] raresites.org or 519-650-9336 x117
Kim Robichaud
Administrative Coordinator
kim [dot] robichaud [at] raresites.org or 519-650-9336 x125
Christine Thompson
Major Gifts Manager
christine [dot] thompson [at] raresites.org or 519-650-9336 x118
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
Katie McMullen
Sponsorship Events Coordinator
katie [dot] mcmullen [at] raresites.org or 519-650-9336 x122
Jessica O'Connell
Food Bank Gardens, Engagement & Orchard Steward
jessica [dot] oconnell [at] raresites.org or 519-650-9336 x126
Jenna Quinn
Program Scientist - Research & Education Priorities, Partnerships, & Monitoring
jenna [dot] quinn [at] raresites.org or 519-650-9336 x111
Our Fellows
MACKENZIE RAMSAY / SMILING WATER
INDIGENOUS RESEARCH FELLOW
mackenzie [dot] ramsay [at] raresites.org or 519-650-9336 x123