Susan is a newly retired Executive from Nestle Purina Petcare where she was the Vice President of Marketing, overseeing areas of strategic planning, product development, advertising,  events and  consumer research. She also had a unique opportunity to bring a not-for-profit Pet Experience Centre to life in 2004 -2014 called PawsWay In downtown Toronto.   

Susan grew up in Penetanguishene, raised her 3 children in Newmarket and after retirement, has returned to the area full time, residing in Victoria Harbour. Susan is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking, boating, skiing and snowshoeing which brings her to the Wye Marsh often. 

In 2010 Graham retired from a thirty-five year career as a French Immersion educator with the North York (now Toronto) School Board and the York Region District School Board. Outdoor Education was always a passion and focus during Graham’s career and he brought students to the Wye Marsh on several occasions in the 1980’s and 90’s. The importance of introducing children to the natural world and instilling in them the importance of preserving wetland areas has always been an area of interest. 

Immediately after Graham and his wife, Susan, moved to Midland in 2015 he started volunteering, in a variety of capacities, at the Wye Marsh and enjoys it immensely. The decision to get involved at the Marsh was a ‘no brainer’. 

Graham enjoys independent travel adventures, tennis, cycling, volunteering with various organizations, and skiing. And, of course, enjoying the Wye Marsh during all seasons of the year.

Laura retired from a leadership role at a Rehabilitation Centre in Toronto.  She has volunteered on several non-for-profit boards related to empowering persons with disabilities. 

Laura is passionate about nature and preserving the dynamic ecosystems integral to the wetland at the Wye Marsh.
  
Laura enjoys spending time in nature with her family skiing, kayaking, hiking, native gardening and observing nature, especially at the Wye Marsh.

Christie (CJ) Adamson is an operations and strategic management leader with over 15 years of experience in higher education administration, stakeholder engagement, and organizational leadership. After spending 15 years in Australia, Christie is excited to contribute to the Wye Marsh, which holds many cherished childhood memories. As a Friends of Wye Marsh Board of Directors member, Christie combines professional expertise with a passion for conservation and education to help protect and enhance this unique natural space for future generations.