Staff
 Chris Miller, National Manager of Wilderness Conservation and Climate Change |
Chris's work involves expanding the protected areas system in Nova Scotia and developing nationwide climate change adaptation strategies for wilderness protection. Chris has a Ph.D. in ecology from the University of Waterloo and a B.Sc. in biology and earth sciences from Dalhousie University. He is also an assistant professor in the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University. Chris developed a grassroots campaign that led to the successful protection of the Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area near Halifax and has been involved with many other successful nature conservation campaigns in Nova Scotia, including the protection of the Jim Campbells Barren Wilderness Area. Chris is a director of Global Forest Watch Canada and the scientific advisor for the Nova Scotia Nature Trust. |
 Judith Cabrita, Administrator |
A tourism specialist, Judith assists communities, people and small businesses attain excellence and prosperity through marketing, technology and partnerships. She is a Ryerson silver medallist and has practised in hotel, restaurant and tourism management in Ontario, England and Nova Scotia including positions in industry, education, government and association management. From previously volunteering with the Nova Scotia chapter of the Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society, the Halifax Public Gardens, the Coastal Coalition of Nova Scotia, Accessible Nova Scotia and the Antigonish Eastern Shore Tourist Association, Judith is dedicated to linking the business of tourism to the preservation and conservation of Nova Scotia's greatest assets - our natural and built heritage. In 1992, she received the Canada 125 medal for service to tourism and her community. |
 Andrew Chow, Conservation Assistant |
Andrew is a Dalhousie University student enrolled in their Environmental Science program. He has studied photography and communication arts at Nova Scotia Community College and has a background in commercial photography. Having lived in many parts of Nova Scotia, Andrew enjoys all things outdoor related and everything Nova Scotia has to offer. By working at CPAWS-NS he hopes to gain valuable experience in conserving and protecting its natural heritage. |
 Rodrigo Menafra, Marine Conservation Coordinator |
Rodrigo Menafra (Montevideo, Uruguay) has a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Marine Biology and Ecology from the Florida Institute of Technology (Melbourne, FL, USA) and a Masters in Marine Management from the Marine Affairs Program at Dalhousie University (Halifax, NS, Canada). He has been involved in Integrated Coastal Management for ten years, having participated in various interdisciplinary research projects, with emphasis on coastal policy, protected areas and artisanal fisheries. Until recently, he acted as both Assistant Coordinator and Faculty in the master’s program on Integrated Coastal Management at the University of the Republic of Uruguay, contributing to the development of the program through technical and administrative roles as well as teaching responsibilities. He recently moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, and is thrilled about this opportunity with CPAWS-NS to work on marine conservation and promoting marine protected areas in the region. |