Biography:

I first came to Jasper in the summer of 2017, working as a horse guide at Pyramid Lake Stables. Initially drawn to the mountains, I quickly fell in love with the community and made Jasper my permanent home in May 2020. When the wildfire hit, I was one of the fortunate ones whose home was sparred, and with that, I knew I wanted to support Jasper’s recovery in any way I could. That commitment led me to join the JCTS board in September 2024. I firmly believe in the power of community helping community, a value that becomes even more critical during times of crisis and is central to the work of the Jasper Community Team Society.

Evacuation Snapshot:

I was in Lake O’Hara at Elizabeth Parker Hut with a group of other Jasper residents when the evacuation happened and had no cell service. I didn’t find out about the evacuation until almost a full day later. I took the first bus to try to piece together what had happened. When we got into service, we found out that our dog and vehicle were already at my parents’ home in Salmon Arm, BC, thanks to our amazing friends. That time was filled with uncertainty, but the resilience and generosity of the Jasper community shone brightly—and still does today.