Alan uses clear thinking, analytical rigor and enthusiasm for collaboration and consensus to navigate complex environmental decision-making contexts. With a deep commitment to the protection of natural areas, he is particularly inspired by Indigenous-led conservation efforts.
He has extensive experience collaborating with Inuit and First Nations as well as NGOs, governments and industry. His work spans supporting the development of First Nation community-driven environmental management plans on unceded land to the establishment and implementation of co-governance frameworks for National Parks and marine conservation areas in Nunavut.
Alan holds a M.A.Sc. in Environmental Engineering from Queen’s University and currently lives in the Ottawa-Gatineau area.