Joelle Burnie
Joelle Burnie
Forests Campaigner
Joelle is an experienced organizer and campaigner, with a focus on forestry reform and old growth protection.
Over her 8 years of working for environmental non-profits, Joelle strives to bring community together to unite, feel the impact of collective action, and most of all: feel joy admits the climate crisis. From organizing fun and energizing letter writing events, boogies for biodiversity, to building empowered teams of volunteers and leaders, Joelle inspires and motivates communities to take action. With a unique background in deep canvassing, Joelle brings compassionate curiosity, story-telling, and non-judgmental listening to her work to find common ground on issues that divide us.
Joelle moved from Ontario to the unceded traditional territory of the Sinixt, Ktunaxa, and Syilx 5 years ago and has since fell in love with the Kootenays. Outside of Joelle’s role, she’s a board member for a lake stewardship non-profit, volunteers her time for various organizations, and runs a birdwatching group in Nelson.
Photo Credits: Mary Paquet