Annika Chiasson, Executive Director
Born and raised in Moncton, Annika first worked for the NBEN as a summer student in 2013 and then again in 2014. Little did she know she would come back in 2016, bringing with her, her passion for nature, art, and technology!





Tzomi Burkhart Jazwicki, Program Manager
Raised in the Rocky Mountains, Tzomi moved progressively east in stages before making a home in the Maritimes in 2011. With a diverse background in organic farming, interactive classroom activation, and a love of ecology, coordinating the Sustainability Education Alliance is a dream come true. Tzomi graduated from Acadia with a BA (Hon.) in Sustainability Studies and a double major in History in 2016, and when not in the office, can most likely be found in the garden or the woods - in any weather or season.





Saadia Hara, Environmental Health Programs Coordinator
Originally from Chad, Saadia is a second-year student in the Environmental Studies master's program at the Université de Moncton. Her love for nature and her passion for interdisciplinarity led her to join the NBEN as the new Environmental Health Programs Coordinator. In her spare time, Saadia enjoys traveling, reading, writing, and playing her guitar.  


Dorice Pinet, Environmental Networker for the Acadian Peninsula and the Chaleur Region
Dorice holds the position of Environmental Networker for the Acadian Peninsula and the Chaleur Region. This position allows her to act as a link between organizations in the Northeast and those in the rest of the province. She is also on the lookout for programs, projects, and challenges in her region. Being concerned about climate change, she is actively involved in many community organizations and events that aim at sustainable and healthy solutions. In the winter you can find her on the cross-country ski trails, and in the summer she is by the water, on her bike, or in the community garden she shares with friends.

Shannon Richard, Projects and Communications Assistant

Born and raised in Prince Edward Island, Shannon moved to Moncton in April of 2014. Originally starting at NBEN as a Summer Student in 2022, Shannon has decided to stay on permanently as a Projects and Communications Assistant, persuing her passion for learning and helping develop different projects within the Environmental Community. Her hobbies include yoga, reading, candle making and is currently learning how to crochet.


Lilian Barraclough, Research and Knowledge Initiative (RKI) Project Coordinator

Born and raised in Toronto, Lily moved out to the East Coast in 2016 and completed her undergraduate in Environmental Science at the University of King’s College and her Master of Environmental Studies at Dalhousie University in Kjipuktuk/Halifax. Lily is passionate about supporting local governments and communities to mitigate and adapt to climate change, whether that is through active transportation and physical wellbeing, climate grief support, or developing nature-based infrastructure and this led her to join NBEN as the RKI Project Coordinator supporting municipalities with climate risk mitigation. Lily enjoys spending time with her horses and dog, playing viola and piano, reading, and spending time outdoors!


Natalie (Nat) Goguen, Biodiversity and Watershed Programs Coordinator
Nat is known for their kindness, leadership and knowledge of plant species. Committed to the community, she has dedicated her career and many volunteer hours to the non-profit sector with a focus on food security and environmental sustainability. Natalie is a part of many committees, boards and social events as well as the LGBTQ+ Community . Outside of work, Nat can often be seen at the beach or at live music events with her 2 kids. Other hobbies include: hiking, camping, visual arts, competitive axe throwing.


Julia M. Feltham, Outdoor Learning Coordinator
Julia Feltham is a community development professional and social entrepreneur with 20 years experience in non-profits, startups &  co-operatives. With special focus on social innovation, systems change and collaborative leadership practices, she thrives connecting networks, developing strategic processes to service public good.   Raised by Newfoundlanders in Nova Scotia, she brings a lot of  passion and pragmatic optimism for Atlantic Canada’s sustainable future.


Kieran Rose Kelly, Communications Manager
Kieran had a patchwork career in education, activism, art, music and tech in Halifax before making their way back home to New Brunswick. Their current interests include Indigenous sovereignty, disability justice and alternative energy. When not in the office, they can likely be found exploring the woods with a feral cat by their side.