Our People

Rob Prosper spent 38 years with Parks Canada, helping create new national parks and marine areas. He’s a strong advocate for Indigenous reconciliation and has shaped conservation policy at home and abroad.

Bruce Cooper has years of experience in the financial sector, and has managed Canadian, U.S. and global equities in Toronto and the United Kingdom. He is the former CEO of TD Asset Management Ltd as well as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance and the Investment Funds Institute of Canada.

Janice Wattis, NCC’s Board Chair since 2023, is a retired lawyer and corporate executive with three decades in the energy and resource sectors. She’s a long-time NCC volunteer who loves the outdoors.

Catherine Grenier became NCC’s President and CEO in 2020. She previously led at Parks Canada and Sépaq, where she helped launch Canada’s first urban national park and expand Quebec’s protected areas.

Michael Paskewitz supports NCC’s President and Board as Chief of Staff and Corporate Secretary. With 15 years in nonprofit management, he brings expertise in governance, public affairs, and global communications to the Board.

Natalie Brown, Chief Legal Officer at Fonds de solidarité FTQ, combines deep expertise in governance and financial markets with a strong commitment to sustainability. A seasoned legal professional and manager, Natalie studied biology at McGill University, law at Université de Montréal, financial markets at London School of Economics and corporate sustainability at Harvard University. Her career reflects a steadfast dedication to integrating ESG principles into corporate strategy and advancing projects that foster a more resilient and equitable future.

Frédéric Cotnoir is Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Intact, overseeing legal, compliance and corporate affairs. A former McCarthy Tétrault partner, he brings deep expertise in governance, finance and ESG strategy.

Lydia Courteoreille develops leadership programs for Indigenous leaders. With 26 years in health and safety management, she also serves as a Mikisew Cree councillor and co-founded a land-based healing camp.

Michael Crothers spent 33 years at Shell, where he helped relinquish company lands that formed the Arctic’s largest protected area. As NCC’s Alberta Board Chair, he combines corporate and conservation leadership.

Sanjay Dhawan is a seasoned finance executive and CFO at large, guiding startups, scale-ups and established firms through growth, transformation and governance with deep expertise in strategy, risk and operations.

Karen Teresa Hamberg is a partner and National Clean Technology Lead at Deloitte Canada, where she advises on the commercialization of climate technology at an industrial scale.

Retired Altus Group regional manager Neil Hardy combines decades of real estate experience with a passion for hiking and protecting Atlantic Canada’s wilderness for future generations.

Karly Healey is the chief financial officer and head of operations at Cormark Securities Inc., a leading independent investment dealer. Karly is a graduate of the honours in Business Administration program from the Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario.

Karen Henders is a consultant in the non-profit and charitable sector, with a focus on strategy and innovation. She brings to this role her experience as entrepreneur and business coach, as manager of provincial funding programs in support of the creative industries and arts and culture organizations in Saskatchewan, and as director of community foundation programs to strengthen the charitable sector and encourage philanthropy.

Wayne King built his career in the tech industry, founding InfoMedia Systems Group. With a background in math and business, he’s an avid outdoorsman and motorcyclist who is committed to NCC’s vision.

Pat Koval is a corporate director and lawyer who has led multiple conservation organizations, including WWF Canada. She’s passionate about turtle conservation, climate governance and advancing biodiversity through board leadership.

Tamar Pichette is a lawyer and governance leader who helped establish the Kenauk conservation area in Quebec. Now based in London, Ontario, she continues to champion conservation across Canada and internationally.

Arlene Strom is a lawyer and sustainability leader known for her work as Suncor’s Chief Sustainability Officer. She brings a strong background in governance, reconciliation, and energy-sector transformation to NCC.

Michael Walker is a retired Legal Aid lawyer and former law instructor. A canoeist and nature enthusiast, he joined NCC’s National Board after years of service on its Manitoba Advisory Board.

Barry Worbets spent over four decades working at the intersection of the environment and business. He has a deep understanding of land and water, history, science, policy and stewardship in Canada.

Michael Crothers, Chair

Cailee Ellis

Alan Harvie

Dan Hugo

Brittany Keelan

Jauvonne Kitto

Pauline McLean

Alex Pourbaix

Amanda Rosychuk

Monte Solberg

Bob Sutton

Barry Worbets

Neil Hardy, Chair

Darlene Bernard

John Caraberis

Carole Chan

Ron Cormier

Neil Dawe

Diane Griffin

Eleanor Humphries

Bill Jones

Ginny MacDonald

Alex Templeton

Rodney Weston

Karen Hamberg, Chair

Wyle Baoween

Steven Hilts

Melissa Lem

Nic Milligan

Chris O'Reily

Michael Walker, Chair

Marcy Bell

Kyle Bobiwash

Matt McCandless

Duane Nicol

Jenny O'Connor

Barry Ross

Bryan Ugrin

Brodie Quinton

Karin Wittenberg

Patricia Koval, Chair

Anthony (Miptoon) Chegahno

Simon Chapelle

Lynn Clark

Ashley Larose

James Larsen

Erin Prendergast

Jennifer Schipper

Jeff Smith

Dennis Starritt

Jennifer Tuck

Shelby Yee

Natalie Brown, Chair

David Blair

Paul Corriveau

Daniel Farina

Philippe Nougaret

Suzie O'Bomsawin

Catherine Potvin

François Schumayer

Gilles Vincent

Karen Henders, Chair

Clint Christianson

Jordyn Burnouf

Lorne Calvert

Sarah Gauthier

Jennifer Jelinski

Ross MacDonald

Steve Mazurak

Jenn Morgan

David Phillips

Colin Toth