Dezirae Gautier

Dezi’s passion for wildlife welfare began during her childhood living in British Columbia’s northwest, where she enjoyed coexisting safely and responsibly with grizzly bears. Through experiences with the University of British Columbia and Stanley Park Ecology Society, Dezi gained experience in coyote monitoring work and coexistence education. Her experiences during this time transformed her perspectives on coyotes and on urban ecologies. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Certificate of Ethics: Theory and Application from Simon Fraser University. Additionally, she is pursuing further education in ecology and human-wildlife coexistence. She has a diverse working history in the public sector, particularly in the areas of outreach, policy, data analysis, and public communication.