CPAWS Newfoundland Staff

Suzanne started working with CPAW-NL in April 2009. She has a Bachelor in Environmental Studies and a three-year diploma in Marine Environmental Technology. Before working at CPAWS-NL Suzanne worked in South East Asia with an organization to promote sustainable fishing practices. In addition, Suzanne has worked with other NGO’s, where she gained valuable experiences and a dedication to our natural resources.

Suzanne loves the outdoors and traveling to remote places on the island with her partner and two dogs.

Tanya joined the NL chapter of CPAWS in January 2004. She has a Masters of Environmental Science and a Bachelor of Science degree obtained from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. She has considerable academic and work experience in promoting environmental protection through sustainable use and establishing protected areas across the province. She has experience in developing, coordinating, supervising and implementing various conservation projects.

Tanya has a passion and love for the outdoors and enjoys spending time camping, boating and hiking with her husband, son and daughter.

Sarah O’Rourke, originally from New Brunswick, has a passion for science and the ocean with a keen interest in marine protected areas. As a recent grad of Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management program Sarah hopes to make a positive difference in the marine environment. She has volunteer experience presenting science to children and with conservation work.

Sarah enjoys the outdoors and likes to run, hike and ski.