Kristyn Mayner
About Kristyn Mayner
Kristyn Mayner is a Wetland Stewardship Specialist at Ducks Unlimited Canada, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Master of Science in Earth and Environmental Sciences from McMaster University and has extensive experience in ecological planning and environmental services.
Work at Ducks Unlimited Canada
Kristyn Mayner has been employed at Ducks Unlimited Canada as a Wetland Stewardship Specialist since 2019. In this role, she leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of contractual environmental services aimed at advancing the goals of the National Boreal Program. Her work focuses on enhancing wetland stewardship and conservation efforts across Canada, particularly in the boreal regions. She also provides science support and facilitates knowledge transfer regarding current boreal wetland science findings to staff, partners, and the public.
Previous Experience in Conservation
Prior to her current position, Kristyn Mayner worked at several organizations in various ecological roles. She served as a Planning Ecology Specialist - Terrestrial at Conservation Halton from 2017 to 2018. Before that, she was employed as a Vegetation Ecologist at Stantec in 2010-2011 and as an Ecologist in Natural Heritage Management at Credit Valley Conservation from 2018 to 2019. These positions provided her with a diverse background in ecological planning and management.
Education and Expertise
Kristyn Mayner holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Earth and Environmental Sciences from McMaster University, where she studied from 2015 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Environmental and Conservation Science from the University of Alberta, completing her studies there from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in environmental science and conservation practices.
Academic Involvement
During her time at McMaster University, Kristyn Mayner served as a Graduate Student and Teaching Assistant from 2015 to 2017. In this capacity, she contributed to the academic community by assisting in teaching and supporting undergraduate students in their studies. This experience further developed her skills in communication and education within the field of environmental science.