Our Team
Meet the Wild & Immersive team


Not only will you spend time communing with nature and making new friends at Wild & Immersive, you’ll also be interacting with our fun and knowledgeable staff.
Learn about our paths towards outdoor learning, our passion for the environment, and why we became involved with Wild & Immersive.

Victoria
Field Education Manager
Victoria has a B.Sc. in Biology and a masters in Ecological Restoration. Her passion for terrestrial ecosystem recovery led her to Wild & Immersive because she believes the first step in combating the current environmental crisis is to empower individuals to get out and enjoy their own backyards. Through exploration of the natural environment, comes curiosity, and curiosity seeks knowledge.

Christiane
W&I Coordinator
Originally from Northern Ontario, Christiane Smoroden graduated from Laurentian University with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and complemented her academic journey with a certificate in Environmental Monitoring and Impact Assessment from Cambrian College. Christiane has been an integral part of the Wild & Immersive team since 2018.

Kjersten
Outdoor Educator
After finishing a diploma in Outdoor Leadership at CBC in Abbotsford, she’s currently working towards a BA in Applied Leadership. Several summers working at a camp as a lifeguard, teaching outdoor activities, and a year with BC Parks as a student park ranger led her to Wild & immersive. Her focus is ecological restoration and public outreach to inform others on animal safety and leave no trace principles.

Christina
Outdoor Educator
Originally from Seattle, Christina has been living in BC for over 10 years, originally moving up to Vancouver to attend UBC. She then moved to Nelson and completed her Bachelor of Education through UBC’s West Kootenay Rural Education Program. She worked as an elementary school teacher for several years before moving back to the Lower Mainland and focusing on outdoor education.

Kaitlyn
Program Facilitator

Aaron
Program Facilitator

Jennifer
Program Facilitator
Jennifer’s passion for the environment developed at a very young age, growing up in a family who loved being outdoors and learning about nature. She loved her teachers as a child, and this inspired her to become a teacher in order to have a positive impact in children’s lives from a young age. Jennifer has her Honors Bachelor of Applied Science with a Major in Early Childhood Studies and a Diploma in Early Childhood Education.

Jessica
Program Facilitator
Originally from Southern Ontario, Jess earned a BA in Geography and has spent several years exploring her passion for natural processes and hands-on learning. Her background as an art instructor and appreciation for outdoor education has fuelled her love for helping children connect with nature. Jess cares deeply about sustainable practices, and sources natural materials for artistic projects that honour the environment while leaving no trace.