Mikasa Quaife

Mikasa is excited to be returning to her second season at YCCBC as co-lead of the Courtenay program. She is proud of the learning, connections, and progress made in the inaugural season and is looking forward to being able to continue this work and create an even more impactful program this year. Before joining YCCBC Mikasa pursued a BSc in marine biology and then worked as an educator and outdoor guide on the ocean and in the forests of the Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth, Kwak’wala, Haida, Heiltsuk, and Kitasoo Xai’xais peoples. This work allowed her to share her passion and knowledge of the environment and its inhabitants to a diverse group of people while doing some of her favourite activities, including sailing, kayaking, and hiking. She loves hearing people’s stories and connecting their interests to climate solutions and inspiration. In her free time Mikasa can be found doing one of too many outdoor sports or hanging out with her dog.