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.
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
Research Assistant
Rachel holds a Master of Science in Sustainable Development (Environmental Governance) from Utrecht University, Netherlands.
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
Director of Research Services
Deborah holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Victoria, Canada.
Dr. Cheryl Heykoop
Assistant Professor, School of Leadership Studies, Royal Roads University
Dr. Luisa Ramírez
Science Policy Fellow, Forest Improvement and Research Management Branch
Jean-Charles Rouge
Team Leader, Research to Impact, Center for International Forestry Research