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Team
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Contact: ExecutiveDirector@anieh.ca
Dr. Marnie W PhD, MPH, BA
Executive Director
Dr. Marnie is an interdisciplinary leader with 40+ years of experience across academic institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and all levels of government, including serving as a former municipal mayor. She steers ANIEH’s national vision toward resilient infrastructure, inclusive economies, and environmental leadership.
Dr. Pepper P PhDc, MNRM, BN, RN
Director of Research & Business Development
Dr. Pepper is a Registered Nurse and research-driven entrepreneur with expertise in business development, health economics, and environmental health. She leads national innovation and capacity-building programs that equip professionals to launch sustainable enterprises and advance Canada’s cross-sector emergency preparedness and resilience.
Dr. Cheryl C PhD, MN, BScN, BSc (HNSc), RN
Director of Public Health Systems & Practice Transformation
Dr. Cheryl is a systems thinker and nursing leader with 30+ years of experience in public health, education, and nursing practice development. She champions nurse-led care models and equitable access to health care services, and is committed to elevating the professional profile of nursing in Canada.
Dr. Janna W PhD, MA, BA
Manager of Systems Integration & Strategic Foresight
Dr. Janna is a futurist and policy strategist with expertise in emergency management, curriculum integration, and scenario-based simulation. She leads ANIEH’s foresight planning and multi-sector resilience initiatives.
Elder Louise McKay BA
Cultural & Knowledge Advisor
Wa Wa Tei Ikwe (Elder Louise) is a Métis Elder from the historic Red River Settlement in Manitoba. She guides the ethical integration of Indigenous worldviews into ANIEH’s work, ensuring cultural continuity, ecological ethics, and respectful, land-based engagement.
HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS & NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP
Director: Dr. Pepper P
Cultural Oversight: Elder Louise McKay
Jennifer S PhD, MSc, BSc
Climate Resilience & Natural Resources Advisor
Dr. Jennifer is a land-use policy expert and environmental economist with expertise in sustainable ecosystems and regional energy planning.
Kristen D MPlan, BA
Healthy Built Environments Program Lead
Kristen is a municipal planner with experience in inclusive zoning, housing, and public infrastructure for climate adaptation and health equity.
Rachel Kinley MSc, BSc
Green Infrastructure & Renewable Systems Educator
Rachel is a sustainability educator with 12 years of experience in green building retrofits, smart energy, and climate-resilient design.
Sarah P PhD, MEng, BSc
Sustainable Energy Transition Consultant & Project Manager
Dr. Sarah is a renewable energy engineer specializing in Canadian energy policy, grid modernization, and workforce training for the green economy.
Daniel E MPH, BSc
Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Response Specialist
Daniel designs infrastructure-based emergency education and crisis simulations with a focus on land-use risk, climate-linked emergencies, and continuity planning.
Shared Roles:
Kevin Morrison – Environmental Impact Assessment (see profile below)
Jasmine O – Sustainability Audits & Consulting (see profile below)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & NATIONAL RESILIENCE
Director: Dr. Pepper P Manager: Dr. Janna W
Kevin Morrison MSc, BSc
Environmental Policy & Impact Assessment Coordinator
Kevin is an environmental scientist with over 10 years of experience in policy evaluation, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory analysis.
Richard E PhD, MSc, BSc
Cross-Sector Crisis Systems Analyst
Dr. Rick is a military-trained strategist with 20+ years of experience in emergency logistics, interagency coordination, and resilience design.
Richard E PhD, MSc, BSc
Cross-Sector Crisis Systems Analyst
Dr. Rick is a military-trained strategist with 20+ years of experience in emergency logistics, interagency coordination, and resilience design.
Shared Roles:
Natalie-Choi M – Knowledge Translation & Publications (see profile below)
Lianne B – Curriculum Development (see profile below)
PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS & EQUITY
Director: Dr. Cheryl C
Lianne B PhD, MN, RN
Curriculum & Competency Frameworks Developer
Dr. Lianne is a nurse educator with 16 years of experience designing training for public health, emergency response, and interprofessional leadership.
Talia Greene MEd, BSW
Community of Practice Lead
Talia is a social work facilitator with expertise in community-driven learning, equity-centrred education, and interdisciplinary mentorship models.
Natalie-Choi M PhD, MSc, BA
Knowledge Translation & Publications Manager
Dr. Natalie is a public health scholar and research communications expert. She specializes in designing toolkits, policy briefs, and digital learning platforms for health equity and environmental resilience.
BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Director: Dr. Pepper P
Carmen C PhD(c), MBA, BA
Manager, EcoNomic Innovation & Enterprise Strategy
Carmen is a strategist with 11 years of experience in climate-smart enterprise and impact investment. She leads economic rebranding initiatives through local production, circular economy, and sustainable entrepreneurship.
Jasmine O MSc, BSc
Sustainability Auditor & Transition Consultant
Jasmine is a business sustainability expert with experience in institutional audits, low-carbon planning, and resilience metrics. She supports organizations in green transformation and circular design.
Kay M PhD, MBA, BA
Media & Community Engagement Coordinator
Dr. Kay is a communications strategist with 12 years of experience in sustainability campaigns, and Indigenous public engagement. She leads digital storytelling and national outreach initiatives.
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