Peter is a human geographer and anthropologist working at the intersection of a burgeoning resource sector and aboriginal communities’ subsistence economies. He looks at this relationship through qualitative and mixed-method tools, including historical and geographical analysis, land use and local knowledge studies, resource use and wildlife harvest analysis, and environmental impact assessment.
Joerg is Trailmark's technical lead and responsible for aligning IT & software with business strategy. As a fullstack software engineer Joerg has developed enterprise level software solutions for over 20 years, primarily in the environmental information systems sector. With a PhD in ecology, he also has an extensive research background with numerous publications in the field of wildlife biology and simulation modelling.
Beth is driven by an interest in participatory research, oral history, ethnographic video and the ever-evolving fields of digital communications and digital humanities. Her land use and occupancy research, traditional ecological knowledge studies, and local histories have informed negotiation and decision-making processes related to consultation, land claims, litigation, and environmental assessments.
Angel is a researcher with a background in landscape ecology, remote sensing, and spatial science. She is passionate about systems thinking, collaborative research, and the nexus between technology, communication, and science.
Amanda is a researcher with experience working with communities in Northern and Western Canada and Panama. Her background includes community-based research on traditional knowledge and use, Indigenous research methodologies, and participatory/counter mapping. At Trailmark, she is supporting projects that assert Indigenous rights, values, and stewardship of traditional lands and resources.
Kristen is a spatial ecologist and comes to Trailmark with ten years experience in GIS and spatial analysis. She is continually amazed by the exciting and seemingly endless possibilities of how our understanding of ecological and social systems can be strengthened by place-based inquiry. Kristen finds great reward as a skilled educator, and is adept at communicating complex subjects to new learners.
Dave brings 15 years of professional writing and communications experience to Trailmark's research and consulting services. A former broadcast journalist based in Canada’s North, Dave understands the stories many aboriginal communities have to tell, and the importance of gathering the best information to convey them effectively.
Ben is a mobile software developer who comes from a background in Lidar technology and developed his IT skills providing solutions for remote data collection on mobile platforms. He loves the challenges that come from starting new and diverse projects and enjoys implementing the small details that make for a great user experience
Dana is a software developer with notable experience in GIS mapping, remote sensing, and drone technology. She started her career in developing mobile and web tele-health solutions for remote communities. She remains focused on effective communication through technology and creating beautiful, functional user experiences.
Ed is Trailmark's Senior Project Manager who's managed 100+ environmental monitoring and information management projects. He believes that by beginning with a careful understanding of people's needs, modern technology and managerial processes will serve communities better. Ed strives to foster relationships and promote effective communication amongst all people who share interests.
Roman is Trailmark's web developer and knowledgeable in both client-side and back-end programming, including numerous frameworks and libraries. He loves the constant challenges and seemingly endless learning that goes on in the field of programming and updates and deepens his skills on a daily basis.
Jeremy is a Metis from Saskatchewan who believes communities at all scales can benefit from technology innovations. With experience in web development and computer science, he is passionate about increasing efficiency through improving our day-to-day technology and data experiences. Jeremy is a people-person and genuinely enjoys working with others to find both problems and solutions.
Gillian is extremely good at one thing. As a professional accountant with over 15 years experience, she crunches the numbers. She loves to promote education and understanding and is here to provide the Trailmark Team with all the help and support they need for day-to-day financial operations.