Kevin Smith
About Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith serves as the National Manager of the Boreal Program at Ducks Unlimited Canada, where he has worked since 2013. He has a background in biology and resource ecology, with previous roles at Ducks Unlimited as a GIS/Remote Sensing Analyst and Senior Remote Sensing Analyst.
Work at Ducks Unlimited Canada
Kevin Smith serves as the National Manager of the Boreal Program at Ducks Unlimited Canada, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he manages a team of 25 staff members across Canada's Boreal region. His responsibilities include developing conservation solutions and facilitating knowledge exchange concerning water, wetlands, waterfowl, and ecosystem services. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Remote Sensing Analyst at Ducks Unlimited Canada from 2006 to 2012, where he contributed to various projects related to remote sensing and ecological analysis.
Previous Experience at Ducks Unlimited
Before joining Ducks Unlimited Canada, Kevin Smith worked at Ducks Unlimited in the Sacramento, California Area from 2000 to 2005 as a GIS/Remote Sensing Analyst. His role involved utilizing geographic information systems and remote sensing technologies to support conservation efforts. This five-year experience laid the groundwork for his later work in Canada, where he continued to apply his expertise in remote sensing and ecological management.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Smith holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with Honors in Biology from Cornell University, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. He furthered his education at Duke University, earning a Master of Environmental Management with a focus on Resource Ecology from 1994 to 1996. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in conservation, land use planning, and ecosystem management.
Collaboration with Stakeholders
In his current role, Kevin Smith collaborates with various stakeholders, including government agencies, industry representatives, and First Nations. His work focuses on assisting with land use planning, regulation, and management, ensuring that conservation efforts align with the needs and rights of local communities and ecological sustainability.