Staff

Our dedicated team of management and administrative staff bring years of experience and expertise to, and provide the passion, direction and support that develops and guides all Land Stewardship Centre projects and initiatives. Meet our team:

Brian Ilnicki, Executive Director

Brian has spent the past 25 years bringing people together to work on common priorities for achieving sustainability on the landscape. Working throughout the diverse landscapes of Alberta, Brian has partnered with individuals, organizations and all levels of government to design and implement conservation and stewardship programs that benefit landowners, land managers and biodiversity.

Kristina Dembinski, Communications Manager

Kristina thrives on working with organizations and companies to bring order and efficiency to their communications and marketing programs, services and activities. With strong roots in and years of experience working with companies and associations in Alberta’s food, agriculture, environment and conservation communities, Kristina brings a unique perspective and understanding of the needs and expectations of organizations in these industries.

Dawn Doell, Conservation Land Registry Coordinator

Working for Land Stewardship Centre, Dawn has found a vital niche that allows her to pursue her Bachelor of Science majoring in Environmental Sciences. Along with volunteering for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton, Dawn has developed a balance between work, school, and volunteering that contributes to her evolving stewardship ethic.

Amrita Grewal, Program Research Coordinator

Amrita has a degree in Land Reclamation from the University of Alberta and an interest in sustainable urban development. A member of the Alberta Chapter of the Canada Green Building Council and the Community Planning Association of Alberta, Amrita seeks to apply theoretical knowledge to achieve practical outcomes.

Michelle Riopel, Alberta Stewardship Network Program Coordinator

Michelle strives to facilitate good communication and efficiency in all aspects of her work with the Alberta Stewardship Network. With a background in conservation, administration, and customer service, she brings a well-rounded perspective to the organization, meeting challenges head on and tackling all tasks with a proactive approach.

Jenna Curtis, Watershed Stewardship Grant Coordinator

Jenna is dedicated to environmental conservation, especially within aquatic and riparian areas. Through experience gained working with watershed stewardship groups, Jenna endeavours to build programs which enable groups to improve their local watersheds. Using her degree from the University of Alberta in Biological sciences and a minor in English she places a high priority on fostering excellent communication with and among the environmental stewardship community.

Mary Swedberg, Office Administrator

With years of office administration experience to her credit, Mary knows that efficiency, good workable routines and excellent records management are essential to the success of any organization. She is keen to assist Land Stewardship Centre in whatever capacity she can, but her focus is putting well-organized, supportive administrative functions in place to ensure that the office runs as smoothly as possible.