Our Team
Jonas - Crisis Communications, Emergency Management, Project Leadership
Starting as volunteer during the evacuation of his hometown of Williams Lake, B.C. during the 2017 wildfire season, Jonas has 8 years of experience navigating B.C.’s dynamic emergency management landscape. He has worked in response to every major provincial emergency since, including the 2021 wildfire and flood season, and the 2023 mass evacuations due to wildfire. Jonas specializes in digital emergency communications, with a focus on multi-channel public notification and alerting. He has worked for the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR), and as a consulting emergency management specialist in the private sector.
Gillian - Training, Public Education, Creative Leadership
Gillian has been teaching people practical skills for more than 10 years. Starting as youth sailing coach, she is now a licensed teacher in the province of B.C. Gillian specializes in developing and delivering high-quality, engaging training and education for diverse audiences (of all ages). She is also a skilled creative lead and videographer, whose work showcasing B.C.’s beautiful west coast has garnered 3 million views and 25 thousand subscribers. Gillian has worked for the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR), school districts around B.C., and as a consulting videographer in the private sector.