A second-generation voice for the wild

Wildsight appoints a new executive director

After 10 years as executive director of Wildsight, John Bergenske has passed the top spot to Robyn Duncan, a Kimberley native. Bergenske will continue as conservation director for the organization.

Wildsight is fortunate to have Duncan in her new role, beginning last fall. Her parents, Jim and Laura, were among the founders of the East Kootenay Environmental Society (EKES; now Wildsight). Duncan remembers “sitting on the floor during EKES meetings and having to help stuff the monthly newsletter—every month!”

Duncan is well travelled, well educated and well . . . just plain wonderful. To meet this dynamic, smiling woman confirms that Wildsight made a great decision to move her up the proverbial ladder. Recently, she had been the Purcell program manager and Southern Rockies program co-ordinator.

The geography at the heart of Wildsight’s work—Canada’s Rocky and Columbia mountains— is one of the most intact wild ecosystems in the world.

"We live in not only one of the most beautiful—but also one of the most important—regions for conservation in North America,” said Duncan. “It is my privilege to continue working with the passionate people—volunteers, staff and supporters—that have been making sure that wildlife, wilderness and clean water are a part of our future."

To learn more about the 27-year-old non-profit organization, go to www.wildsight.ca.