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Home Team

Henk van der Molen

Chief Operating Officer

Mary-Ellen Connolly

Finance Manager

Ashley Brasfield

Communications and Media Relations Manager

Alex Leroux

Communications Coordinator

Heather Dewar

Funding and Program Development

Katherine McCran-Leach

Manager, Partnerships

Laura McLean

Assistant to the Executive Team

Laura O’Grady

Media & Communications Assistant

Rachel Boere

Alumni Program Coordinator

Tammy Quinn

Manager, Partners & Special Projects

Tara Mascarenhas

Special Projects Manager - Canada C3 Legacy & Alumni

How to Participate

SOI Expeditions are open to high school and university applicants from around the world. Scholarships are available. Learn more and apply!

Meet our Educators

A global team of scientists, elders, artists, musicians, historians, and industry leaders who help to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for the Polar Regions through cross-disciplinary learning.

Alumni Program

SOI’s Alumni Program supports alumni in their continued growth and development and connects alumni with opportunities and resources.