Lethbridge Polytechnic Chapter of the Wildlife Society
Chapter Mission
To facilitate engaging Lethbridge Polytechnic students with the extensive avenues of contemporary stewardship in the management, conservation, and analysis of wildlife populations and habitats. Our club connects students with modern leaders in science-based management and conservation, and through coordinating hands-on events and symposia, equip fledgling ecologists with the knowledge and experience to excel in their fields of interest
President: Avy Lamb
Avy Lamb is from Mirror Alberta, and is the current president of the Lethbridge Polytechnic Chapter of The Wildlife Society. As a dedicated student in the Ecosystem Management program, she is deeply passionate about conservation, habitat restoration, and sustainable land use. Avy is committed to cultivating community engagement, promoting professional development, and creating hands-on learning opportunities for her peers.
She has developed a strong foundation in wildlife research and monitoring through her roles with Parks Canada and the Alberta Conservation Association. Additionally, she brings extensive experience in research and land management through her work with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Outside of class, Avy enjoys fieldwork, birding, volunteering, reading, and exploring Albertas diverse natural landscape.
Professional Links:
LinkedIn: @avylamb Email: avylamb@gmail.com
Vice-President: Mei Heggie
From Lethbridge, Mei Heggie is the newly elected Vice-President of the Lethbridge Polytechnic Chapter of The Wildlife Society (LPCTWS). She is currently in her second year of the Renewable Resource Management program at Lethbridge Polytechnic and works at the Lethbridge Research Centre as a small animal caretaker.
Mei is passionate about wildlife conservation, plant life, and ecology. She enjoys engaging with LPCTWS through workshops, guest lectures, and volunteer activities.
In her free time, Mei can be found hiking, birding, or relaxing at home with her cat, Lily. She is excited to step into her new leadership role and looks forward to supporting fellow members and contributing to the continued growth of LPCTWS.
Fun Fact:
Puffin beaks glow under UV light.
Professional Links (optional):
LinkedIn: @meiheggie Email: mei.heggie@lethpolytech.ca
Secretary: Abigail Cryderman
Abigail Cryderman (Abi) is a second-year student of the Renewable Resource Management program with the Lethbridge Polytech and current Secretary of the Lethbridge Polytech Chapter of The Wildlife Society. As an avid outdoorswoman, Abi hopes to inspire the world to create change and positivity, to make the natural environments healthier and long lasting.
Abi’s love for the environment originates back to being a member of Girl Guides of Canada from age 4-18, she loves reading, writing, and play’s Dungeons and Dragons bi-weekly with equally enthusiastic friends. She often volunteers her time to make wonderful crochet projects for the chapter’s silent auctions and other fundraising events. Abi currently lives in Lethbridge.
Fun fact- Alberta’s grass is rough fescue, albert’s fossil is ammonite, Alberta’s stone is petrified wood, Alberta’s tree is lodgepole pine, Alberta’s flower is wild rose or prickly rose.
Treasurer: Rosa Martinez Lozano
Rosa was born in Montreal and raised in Lanaudière and she is a 4th year student that is currently holding the position of treasurer at the Lethbridge Polytechnic Chapter of The Wildlife Society. With a deep passion for nature, community, and creativity; She actively volunteers at the Helen Schuler nature centre, a cat shelter, as well as St. John’s Ambulance. She loves contributing to causes that support both people and animals. With a lively spirit and a constant curiosity to everything she does, this includes her current senior project; She enjoys exploring snowboarding, playing music, art, and photography. She is currently working as a research student at the Lethbridge Research Centre studying the microbial ecology in agricultural soils.
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