Meagan (Meg) Hainstock
About Meagan (Meg) Hainstock
Meagan (Meg) Hainstock serves as the Head of National Education at Ducks Unlimited Canada, a position she has held since 2018. With a background in wildlife ecology and extensive experience in various environmental roles, she has contributed to conservation efforts across multiple organizations over the past two decades.
Current Role at Ducks Unlimited Canada
Meagan Hainstock serves as the Head of National Education at Ducks Unlimited Canada, a position she has held since 2018. She operates from the Canadian Headquarters located at the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre. In this role, she oversees educational initiatives and programs aimed at promoting conservation and environmental awareness.
Previous Experience at Ducks Unlimited Canada
Prior to her current role, Meagan worked as the National Conservation Biologist at Ducks Unlimited Canada from 2008 to 2016. During her eight years in this position, she was based at Oak Hammock Marsh in Stonewall, Manitoba, where she contributed to various conservation projects and research efforts.
Educational Background
Meagan Hainstock holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Wildlife Ecology from Acadia University, which she completed from 2002 to 2005. She also earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a minor in English from Acadia University between 1993 and 1998. Additionally, she obtained an Ecosystem Management Technician Diploma from Fleming College, where she studied from 1998 to 2000.
Career History and Roles
Meagan has held various roles in environmental and conservation organizations. She worked as a Contract Researcher at Fisheries and Oceans Canada from 2008 to 2011 and served as a Field Researcher at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, she has experience in academia, having worked at Fleming College in multiple capacities, including Department Head, Faculty, and Founding Director of Nature Quest Camps.
Professional Contributions
Throughout her career, Meagan has contributed to numerous environmental initiatives and educational programs. She served as the Senior Director for Canada at Polar Bears International for one year from 2017 to 2018. Her work has focused on conservation biology, education, and research, reflecting her commitment to environmental sustainability.