The Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council (SSISC) is pleased to announce its new Executive Director as Micaela Anguita.
Beginning April 15, Mica will take over from outgoing ED, Clare Greenberg, who led the Whistler-based organization for a decade, building it into one of British Columbia’s top regional invasive-species organizations.
Mica brings with her a wealth of experience in eco-restoration, conservation, GIS mapping and invasive species control and management, having previously worked at SSISC from 2018–2022 as a Field Crew Lead Hand, Education and Outreach Lead Hand, Research Assistant, Field Program Manager, and Field and Data Technician. For the past two years, Mica has been OECM (Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures) Project Manager for the non-profit group that administers the Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region.
I’m excited to once again join the SSISC team in tackling invasive species issues in the region. Though it will be hard to fill Clare’s shoes, I hope to apply all the knowledge she imparted to me over the years. I feel honoured to step into this role for an organization that has accomplished so much.
Micaela Anguita, new SSISC ED
Mica’s upbringing fostered a deep connection to nature, leading her to a BSc in Natural Resource Conservation at UBC with an emphasis on Science Management, an Advanced Diploma in GIS at BCIT, and outdoor interests in rock climbing, backcountry skiing, and trail running. Another key focus is science communication and the use of visualizations to break down the scientific language barrier. Having worked as a restoration and conservation project manager on the unceded lands of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Lil̓wat7úl Nations for many years, Mica prioritizes Indigenous traditional knowledge in landscape-level planning.
“We’re very pleased to welcome Mica,” says Leslie Anthony, SSISC Board Chair. “This is a complex job with many funding and government partners, a raft of new staff to train each summer, a lot of education and outreach, and a huge area to monitor from West Vancouver to Darcy that encompasses several ecosystems each with its own invasive threats. Mica brings an impressive, in-depth understanding of all these moving parts to the table, as well the breadth of her other conservation and restoration work in the corridor. Having worked with Mica in various capacities, I’ve become acquainted with her knowledge, expertise and professionalism and look forward to having her join SSISC’s already impressive and capable team.”
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