Nicole is the Communications Director and Government Liaison for Living Lakes Canada. She is an accredited journalist and award-winning editor whose 15+ year communications career has spanned multiple sectors and roles. Her passion for natural landscapes and wildlife led her to the environmental non-profit sector. She is a graduate of the Langara College Graduate Level Journalism Certification Program and holds an Honours Bachelor Degree in History and International Relations from the University of British Columbia. Originally from the West Coast, Nicole moved to the Columbia Valley in 2012 and can be found paddling lakes and wetlands or exploring nearby mountain ranges year-round in her spare time.