Board and Staff

Dr. Joe Muldoon has over 35 years’ experience with the Provincial and Federal Governments and as a private consultant.  Joe’s background includes regulatory, policy and operational applications of environmental and resource management, conflict resolution, mediation, Indigenous relations and change management.  His education includes a Doctorate in Public Policy (Nuclear Energy policy and climate change), Masters of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science (Biology).

Dr. Muldoon has been involved in numerous positions, some include:

• Private Consulting in oil and gas, environment and resources and Indigenous relations
• Vice President, Saskatchewan Research Council responsible for Environment Division programming comprised of: Air and Climate; Environmental Performance; Forestry; and CLEANS program- uranium legacy mine sites cleanup in northern Saskatchewan and South America.
• Assistant Deputy Minister, Environmental Management Division, Saskatchewan Environment
•  Executive Director, Environmental Protection Branch, Saskatchewan Environment
• Senior Manager, Public Involvement and Aboriginal Affairs Branch, Saskatchewan Environment and Resource Management
• Biologist and Fisheries Sport and Commercial Manager in Lake Ontario
• Manager of the Great Lakes Sea Lamprey Program, under the auspices of the International Great Lakes Fisheries Commission, Ann Arbour, Michigan, United States

Jody has had a lifelong appreciation of and interest in wild spaces and the inhabitants thereof. Jody, along with her husband Clint, run a custom grazing operation in the Parkland region southeast
of Moosomin. The habitat they steward is all in permanent cover, and managed not only for productive cattle grazing but to promote and preserve a healthy habitat for the unique flora and fauna that exists in the remaining, but rapidly shrinking, permanent native and nonnative cover landscape of southeast Saskatchewan. They have enjoyed working with Ducks Unlimited and the Nature Conservancy of Canada to put conservation easements on over 4,000 of the acres they steward. They have also worked with Ducks Unlimited to restore wetlands on previously drained land. She is a founding member of Gateway Nature, and joined the board of Nature Saskatchewan in June of 2024.

Laura grew up on a mixed farm near Shaunavon. Her love of nature and plants led her to a BSA degree in Plant Ecology from the University of Saskatchewan. From there she started a career with PFRA/Agriculture Canada at Indian Head, SK as an agroforester with the Shelterbelt Centre. After the Centre was closed Laura worked as a biologist at the Indian Head Research Farm until 2024 when she retired from the federal service. She enjoys spending time in nature (hiking, canoeing, backpacking, camping), gardening and volunteering in her community. She believes in mentoring youth (including her grandkids) about the importance of being outside and connecting with nature and she is passionate about conserving our at-risk prairie ecosystems. 

Ed Rodger recently re-joined the Nature Saskatchewan board, and had served previously in terms as Treasurer, President and Conservation Director. He also volunteers as a caretaker in the NS Important Bird Areas program. His current conservation interests include Nature Saskatchewan involvement in the Motus wildlife monitoring network, a University of Saskatchewan project for the digital preservation of legacy field-note data, and support of the Chaplin Nature Centre. He lives in Regina and is retired from an Information Technology career at SaskTel. He spends as much time as possible playing music, and enjoys gardening, cycling, cross-country skiing, travelling, beekeeping, and researching and memorializing the experiences of World War 2 veterans, especially his father.

Lorne has spent six decades in various areas of conservation work in Saskatchewan. Activities have included building bluebird nest boxes, banding birds, serving on boards of several local, provincial, national and international conservation organizations. He has also helped initiate several special lobby campaigns in defense of biodiversity conservation and was embroilled in legal challenges while defending nature.  Lorne is completing his term as President of Nature Saskatchewan but will continue to be here working with others to protect the natural diversity in our great province.

Family vacations in Waskesiu and a student position in Forillon National Park led Donna to her first "real job" — park naturalist in Prince Albert National Park. After several years with Parks Canada and the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) she shifted to city life, working with co-operatives, and embraced local nature societies to help fill the outdoor void. A past president of the Regina and Saskatoon nature societies and Nature Saskatchewan, Donna brought her organizational tendencies and experience working with boards of directors to groups and activities she cares about greatly. Now retired, she appreciates having time for the garden and a bit of travel as well as serving as Nature Saskatchewan's Special Publications editor, guiding the creation of books from pages of words—a most fascinating enterprise! Donna also coordinates publication sales for the Saskatoon Nature Society, manages the Pike Lake Christmas Bird Count and has been a breeding bird surveyor since 1989. The opportunity to serve the society as Honorary President is a humbling but welcome surprise; Donna looks forward to reading meeting minutes knowing she is not responsible for any of the assigned tasks!

Jacquie has spent a number of years working in the field of plant ecology research.  More recently she spent time working as a nature therapy guide and in the field of natural health.  She has also been actively involved with various local and provincial conservation organizations throughout the years.  Jacquie loves helping connect people to nature to deepen their relationship with the natural world.  She feels fortunate to be involved with Nature Saskatchewan with the organization's vision of humanity in harmony with nature.

Diego Steinaker is a conservation ecologist with expertise in habitat management and ecological research. He has led projects on conservation agreements and habitat restoration in southwest Saskatchewan, collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Currently, Diego serves as Rangeland Ecologist at SODCAP Inc. and sits on the Board of Directors for Nature Saskatchewan. Previously, he held leadership roles at SK PCAP, the Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution, and worked in grassland management in Argentina. Holding a Ph.D. in Plant Ecology from the University of Regina, Diego has extensive experience in research, teaching, and stakeholder engagement, contributing to the advancement of ecological conservation and sustainable grassland management.

Sara grew up in the boreal forest with a love for all living things and the surrounding nature. At 13 she was gifted her first birding field guide by a family friend and she was hooked. This love of the forest and all things nature led to Sara to a degree in Environmental Science at the University of Winnipeg. During university, Sara was also a summer student for MB Conservation, which opened her eyes to the diversity of the prairie landscape and biome. She moved to Saskatoon in 2012, where she discovered the Saskatoon Nature Society, and felt like she had found her people, her place. Sara soon went from joining to leading trips (especially botany) and then became a board member. She is currently the Conservation Committee Chair. As she has a great passion for nature conservation, Sara is also on the steering committee of Wild About Saskatoon, the Swale Watchers, the Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation fundraising committee, and very happily became a board member of Nature Saskatchewan in 2024.

Bill is a semi-retired farmer assisting his son and his family on the farm. He grew up on the farm and except for a short time teaching he has farmed all his life. Bill enjoys working on their farmyard and trying to enhance diversity for wildlife as well as sustainability for the farm as a whole. He also enjoys woodworking and working with stone in the winter.

Keith is still actively farming on his home farm with his family near the Qu’Appelle valley at Katepwa. A long time member of the Fort Qu’Appelle Natural History Society, he is always keen on bringing people together to learn about nature; leading their annual butterfly count and organizing and participating in bird surveys, mushroom forays and bioblitzes. Keith enjoys seeing technology progress and has quickly adopted identification apps and resources as they emerge including BirdNET-Pi and BatNET-Pi for real time sound identification. His farm land has been the site of various research projects over the years. 

Morley and his wife Paula live on a small farm south of Yorkton.  Both are now retired.  Prior to 
retiring, Morley was employed by the Good Spirt School Division as a classroom teacher and in
school administrator.  While Morley is no longer actively farming he still keeps and enjoys a small cow
herd.

Morley is a willow basket maker and juried member of the Saskatchewan Craft Council. He is a 
member of the Yellowhead Nature Society and very involved with the Treaty Land Sharing Network.  
His other interests include gardening, birding, photography, camping, fishing and anything else that 
involves time outdoors.  Morley will be quick to tell you that all that he does becomes much more 
enjoyable when accompanied by grandchildren.

Rick was born in Kamsack, SK and recently retired to Regina following a career in conservation that included experience in the private sector, government and non-government organizations including:

Following five years at the SK Wetland Conservation Corporation (the coordinating agency for North American Waterfowl Management Plan work in Saskatchewan), as Manager of Marketing and Communications, he moved to SK Environment and Resource Management for 11 years where he held positions of Director of Communications, Director of Policy, and Executive Director of Policy and Planning.

He joined Ottawa-based Canadian Wildlife Federation in 2009 and over 15 years held positions of Regional Director for Western Canada, Executive Director, and, for the final 8 years, Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Volunteer Experience

Rick served 4 years on the board of directors of IUCN Canada, the coordinating agency for Canadian members of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature), including two years as President.

In 2016 Rick was elected to the global Council (Board of Directors) of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, located in Gland Switzerland, serving two terms (9 years).  During this period he served on the organization’s Finance and Audit Committee, including 5 years as Committee Chair and as a member of Bureau (Executive Board).