About
Women who work in, with and for the woods.
Women in Wood (WIW) was created to bring together women from across Canada and around the world to share their experiences. Whether you work in, with, or for the woods, WIW provides a networking opportunity to help you find mentors, seek career advice, or meet other women in the sector.
Our Objectives
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Build a community of women who work with, in and for the woods.
2
Encourage women to pursue careers in the forest, wood and related sectors.
3
Help women succeed by collaborating, sharing information, improving skills, and navigating the workplace.
Jess
Jess is a forest enthusiast who believes that when people know, they care for the forest. It is why she has dedicated her life to building awareness of the important role our forests have in our everyday lives. Having grown up just outside of Toronto, she didn’t have any connection with the forest sector. A summer of tree planting, some forestry courses at the University of Toronto, and some experiential opportunities learning about what forestry is all about, began her trajectory into the field. She holds a B. Sc. and a Masters of Forest Conservation from UofT. Jess is currently the CEO at Forests Canada, a national charity dedicated to conserving, restoring and growing Canada’s forests to sustain life and communities. She lives in Toronto with her family and loves getting outside.
Lacey
Lacey is a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with a focus in forest management planning and operational forestry. She lives in Renfrew County, Ontario and enjoys being in the woods as much as possible, at work and at play. After starting out in the Boreal, Lacey moved to the Great-Lakes-St. Lawrence forest and worked in various capacities on Crown land before joining the community forest world, now managing the Renfrew County Forest. Outside these roles, Lacey the owner/principle of Understory Forest Co., and the host of the web-series “Mighty Jobs” and The Forest Understory podcast.
Our Founders
