Board of Directors & Team
The Board of Directors
The administration of the Amis de la Réserve nationale de faune du Lac-Saint-François is overseen by a board of six volunteer members from the region.
ERIN O'HAREPresident
Erin has been the Executive Director of the Comité ZIP du Haut Saint-Laurent since 2011. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and a Graduate Certificate in Project Management. With 10 years of experience in water management, she serves on the board of directors of several organizations.
AMY STOLECKIVice-President
As a secondary school teacher, Amy has been living in Dundee for 20 years. She is interested in various environmental issues, particularly biodiversity protection. For several years, she has held positions on the boards of Ambioterra and Amis de la Réserve nationale de faune.
WILLIAM FRASERTresurer
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MITCHELL BLANKERSSecretary
ANDREW STAIRSAdministrator
KARINA LECLAIRGeneral Manager, employee
Karina has held several positions within the organization before becoming the general manager in 2022: receptionist (2017), administrative assistant (2018-2019), and coordinator (2020-2021). She holds numerous certifications, including Level 1 flatwater canoeing and Level 1 sea kayaking, CNESST workplace first aid certificate (CPR/AED/anaphylaxis), and restricted marine operator training and certificate.
On-Site Team
Simon Thibert
Interpretation Activities Coordinator
Simon served as a Guide Interpreter from 2019 to 2021 and now holds the position of Coordinator of Interpretation Activities since 2022.
Certifications: Level 1 Flatwater Canoeing and Level 1 Sea Kayaking (2019), CNESST workplace first aid certificate (CPR/AED/anaphylaxis), Restricted Maritime Operator Training and Certificate (2022). Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (2024). Small non-pleasure Domestic Vessel Basic Safety (2024).
Julia Nieuwenhof
Environment and marketing project manager
Julia initially served as an Interpreter guide from 2017 to 2021, before assuming the role of Marketing and Communications Officer in 2022.
Certifications: Level 1 Flatwater Canoeing and Level 1 Sea Kayaking (2018), CNESST workplace first aid certificate (CPR/AED/anaphylaxis), Restricted Maritime Operator Training and Certificate (2022).
Marc-Olivier Roy
Interpreter Guide
Marc-Olivier has been an interpreter guide since 2022.
Certifications: Level 1 Flatwater Canoeing and Level 1 Sea Kayaking (2022), CNESST workplace first aid certificate (CPR/AED/anaphylaxis), Restricted Maritime Operator Certificate (2022).
Meagan Page
Interpreter Guide
Interpreter Guide since 2024. Level 1 Flatwater Canoeing and Level 1 Sea Kayaking (2024).
Diane Fournier
Maintenance
Maintenance since 2025
Tribute to Mr. Jean Aelbrecht
The Amis de la Réserve wish to pay tribute to the passing of one of its founders, Mr. Jean Aelbrecht, who passed away on October 9, 2017.