Carole Stark

Water Matters Society of Alberta
Canmore, AB
Canada


Biographical Sketch:
Carole’s 30-year conservation career has focused on working collaboratively to integrate ecological and cultural considerations in land use and community planning, and resource management. For the past decade, she has worked at the forefront of community-based and collaborative conservation in Alberta. She is a highly skilled and well-respected facilitator, adult educator and public/stakeholder engagement specialist, having worked with a wide range of audiences and organizations. A key strength is her ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively across sectors and interests to achieve successful outcomes. Since 2010, Carole has held the position of Executive Director for Water Matters, a watershed protection organization in Alberta. Prior to that, she worked with the Chinook Institute for Community Stewardship, the Banff Centre for Continuing Education and the Alberta Forest Service. Carole holds a B.A. in Recreation Administration, and a M.Ed. in Adult, Community and Higher Education.

Papers:
187 Building Capacity to Work Across Scales and Sectors