Wildfire Resiliency Roundtables

Lindsey Kirby-McGregor is a bilingual (French/English) member of Whitefish River First Nation. She is an experienced facilitator, technical writer and project manager who holds a Master of Education from the University of Ottawa. Lindsey is also a registered social worker holding a Bachelor of Social Work (Indigenous Specialization) from the University of Victoria. She taught and managed Indigenous programs at Willis College from 2015 until joining Calian in 2019. At Calian, Lindsey assists with the development of emergency management planning for several First Nations and Tribal Councils, as well as a high-level framework for Indigenous community-based emergency management.

Vanessa Howard has 14 years of experience achieving public safety solutions in the emergency management and response field. Her work has included project management and delivery for union and non-unionized environments with a focus on emergency management and risk assessments. She is an experienced facilitator and adult educator who currently facilitates emergency management workshops, training sessions, and engagement activities that support a shared understanding of the challenges and strengths within organizations and communities. Her years as a paramedic and clinical educator provide a practical response background for her academic training in emergency and security management.