Our Board & Honourees
Executive
Trevor Swerdfager
Chair & Treasurer

Anil Wijesooriya
Vice Chair

David Love
Director

Anne McConnell
Past Chair

Mike Wong
Secretary
While captivated by the world of birds, Mike self-declares that he does not have a life list, but is very interested in advancing conservation overall in Canada and globally! He has governance experience with the National Committee of the IUCN, the Conservation Committee of the Nature Conservancy of Canada, and with Ocean Bridge, a program empowering Canadian youth from coast to coast to coast to make a difference towards ocean conservation. Mike brings a wealth of familiarity in environmental matters and public engagement for conservation.

Directors
Michael J. Bonnick
Director

Betty Chanyi
Director

Janet Hill, Ph.D.
Director

Cher Mereweather
Director

Justin Peter
Director
Justin is a long-term member of Birds Canada and an enthusiastic Birdathoner. He has served as volunteer President of the Toronto Ornithological Club (TOC), where he has gained experience in working with fellow volunteer Board members. A champion for bird outreach and urban birding, Justin has represented the TOC in virtual events held during the Birds Canada-coordinated Toronto Bird Celebration. He is an enthusiastic ambassador for birds and nature wherever they are found. If elected to the Board, Justin will work tirelessly to support Birds Canada’s ongoing mission of bringing birds to a broader audience.

Sébastien Rioux
Director

Trish Sahlstrom
Director

John Taranu
Director

Julie Towers
Director

Honourees
George Finney
President Emeritus

Steven Price
President Emeritus

