STAFF
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Magali Grégoire
Founder & Executive Director Magali is a science educator and museologist with a passion for ocean life. She completed her B.Sc. in Biology and Physics at McGill University followed by an M.A. in Museum Studies from UQÀM. Magali worked as the Educational Programs and Volunteer Coordinator at the Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium giving her direct experience with the “mini aquarium” concept. Up until recently Magali was the Special Events Coordinator at the Nova Scotia Nature Trust and Chair of Communications of the Fishermen and Scientists Research Society, ensuring she has close ties with environmental conservation and ocean sustainability in Nova Scotia. Magali lives in Eastern Passage with her inspiration, the ocean itself, as her backyard. | magali@backtothesea.ca |
Interpreters
Leah Robertson
Kimberley Croft
Leah Robertson
Kimberley Croft
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Maggie Sutherland
President Maggie grew up on the Northumberland Strait exploring beaches and learning everything she could about marine life. She completed a BSc. and MSc. in Geography from Memorial University of Newfoundland and after spending a couple years traveling and working in Italy and England she returned to St. John’s, NL and became the Program Manager with Women in Science and Engineering (WISE NL). Maggie joined the Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium Board of Directors in 2014 and served until she moved to Halifax in 2016. She now works as the Engagement Officer for the Nova Scotia Nature Trust. Maggie was thrilled at the opportunity to be involved in the Back to the Sea Aquarium and is excited to share her passion for marine life with Nova Scotians. |
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Rodrigo Menafra Vice-President Rodrigo hails from Uruguay, but has made Nova Scotia his home since 2008. He has over 16 years of experience in the fields of marine conservation and environmental sciences, with emphasis on coastal and marine conservation and management, community-based co-management, marine protected areas, artisanal fisheries and species at risk. He is currently the Research Project Manager at the Community Conservation Research Network (CCRN). Rodrigo brings a broad range of skills in communications, research, knowledge mobilization and project management experience to the Board and is looking forward to help establish the Back to the Sea Aquarium as a marine interpretative centre that will strive to spark the curiosity for local marine life and promote ocean conservation. |
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Courtenay Parlee Secretary Courtenay has an interdisciplinary PhD from the University of New Brunswick. Her research is focused on resolving conflict over risk management in the marine environment. She sits on the Scientific Committee and the Board of Directors of the Fishermen and Scientists Research Society and is an alumna of the Canadian Fisheries Research Network. Courtenay knew she wanted to help bring a mini aquarium to Nova Scotia as soon as she heard about this unique idea. She brings her knowledge and experience with oceans management, social policy, conflict resolution and food security to this Board along with her contagious enthusiasm. |
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Greg Sheffer Director at large Greg is a Senior Wealth Advisor with ScotiaMcLeod who obtained an MBA from Dalhousie University. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science and a graduate degree in Agriculture. Greg has extensive experience serving on Boards including being the Chairman of the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers Association, a member of the Council of Leaders for the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture, a Director of Agrapoint International Inc and president of the Rotary Club, Halifax Northwest. Greg is a husband and and father of three and has loved watching his grandchildren interact with the marine life that Back to the Sea showcased during their proof of concept, the Touch Tank Days. Lisanne Jacklin Director at Large Bio coming soon. |
We are currently recruiting Board members.
Click here if you are interested in joining our team.
Click here if you are interested in joining our team.
SENIOR VOLUNTEERS
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Paul DeWolfe, Project Launch Advisor
Brett Frazee, Treasurer
Leah Robertson, Chair of the Communications Committee
Brett Frazee, Treasurer
Leah Robertson, Chair of the Communications Committee
LEAD CONSULTANTS
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The Back to the Sea team is honoured to be working with Ocean to Eye Level Consulting to make this vision a reality.
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"Back to the Sea Aquarium will be an exciting addition to the "mini aquarium" family of the five catch-and-release aquariums across Canada. Ocean to Eye Level Consulting is proud to provide tried-and-tested expertise to Magali and her team on how to make this project a reality. We share strong values of hands-on education of local marine life with the goal of inspiring conservation. This makes us natural partners and collaborators in fostering curiosity for people of all ages in Nova Scotia."
-Melanie Knight CEO of Ocean to Eye Level Consulting |
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ADVISORY BOARD
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We are privileged to have the following individuals as valuable advisors:
Ruby Banwait, Senior aquarium biologist at the Vancouver Aquarium and 2013 Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium curator
John Batt, Aquatron Manager at Dalhousie University
Dr. Chris Harvey-Clark, University Veterinarian at Dalhousie University
Paul Fraser, Wet Lab Supervisor at Bedford Institute of Oceanography
Mazarine Treyz, Founder of Wild Woman Fundraising
The staff and Board of the Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium
Ruby Banwait, Senior aquarium biologist at the Vancouver Aquarium and 2013 Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium curator
John Batt, Aquatron Manager at Dalhousie University
Dr. Chris Harvey-Clark, University Veterinarian at Dalhousie University
Paul Fraser, Wet Lab Supervisor at Bedford Institute of Oceanography
Mazarine Treyz, Founder of Wild Woman Fundraising
The staff and Board of the Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium
