Research Team

Learn more about the members of the Sustainability Research Effectiveness team and the Program’s collaborators.

Our team is based at Royal Roads University, where we collaborate with individual researchers and organizations in Canada and all over the world.

Team Associates

Dr. Brian Belcher

Dr. Brian Belcher

Professor and Ashoka Research Chair

Brian holds a PhD in Forestry (Economics and Policy) from the University of Minnesota, United States.

Rachel Claus, MSc

Rachel Claus, MSc

Research Assistant

Rachel holds a Master of Science in Sustainable Development (Environmental Governance) from Utrecht University, Netherlands.

Rachel Davel, MDev

Rachel Davel, MDev

Research Assistant

Rachel holds a Master in Development Studies from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland.

Dr. Deborah Zornes

Dr. Deborah Zornes

Director of Research Services

Deborah holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Victoria, Canada.

Individual Collaborators

Dr. Cheryl Heykoop

Dr. Cheryl Heykoop

Assistant Professor, School of Leadership Studies, Royal Roads University

Dr. Luisa Ramírez

Dr. Luisa Ramírez

Science Policy Fellow, Forest Improvement and Research Management Branch

Jean-Charles Rouge

Jean-Charles Rouge

Team Leader, Research to Impact, Center for International Forestry Research

Opportunities

If you are interested in working with our team or collaborating, let us know and we will get back to you as soon as we can!