Jessica Needham

Jessica Needham currently serves as the Youth Advisory Council Coordinator for Ducks Unlimited Canada since November 2021. Additionally, Jessica has held several roles at Dalhousie University, including Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, and GIS Research Intern, where responsibilities included interviewing local knowledge holders for a SSHRC funded project, developing base maps, and creating an interactive map using ESRI ArcGIS StoryMaps. Prior experience includes an internship with the Nature Conservancy of Canada and a Recreation Director position with the SHAD Network. Jessica's educational background includes a Master's degree in Environmental Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Dalhousie University, along with previous studies at Carleton University and Fleming College.