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A diversity of people contribute to POLIS as researchers, support staff, students, and advisors. POLIS Principal and Founder 
POLIS Researchers in Discussionis Michael M'Gonigle, who held the Eco-Research Chair of Environmental Law and Policy until his retirement from the University of Victoria. Ongoing organizational development is headed by our Co-Directors, Kelly Bannister and Oliver Brandes. Key staff includes Laura Brandes, Communications Director for the POLIS Water Sustainability Project.
Laura Brandes began work at the POLIS Project in early 2011, bringing her expertise as a writer, editor, and science...
Dr Kelly Bannister is Co-Director (with Oliver Brandes) of the POLIS Project on Ecological Governance and a Research Associate ...
Oliver M Brandes joined the POLIS Project in 2003 to lead the Water Sustainability Project. He is a political...
BA Hon (British Columbia) 1969; MSc (Econ) (London School of Economics) 1970; LLB (Toronto) 1976; LLM (Yale) 1979; ...
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Drawing on her background in law, public policy and chemical engineering, Linda Sheehan has been working on California water rights and water quality issues for 20 years. She has...
Eli Enns is an internationally recognized expert in bio-cultural heritage conservation, reconciliation and climate change action. Utilizing both a western university education, and traditional...
Olivia Sylvester is a University of Manitoba doctoral candidate who researches human rights to foods and food harvesting practices, particularly in rainforests. For her Masters, she examined...
Dr. Sarah Marie Wiebe is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Victoria and holds a SSHRC Post-Doctoral Fellowship with the School of Public Administration. She teaches in the...
Dana Holtby was the Water Research and Special Projects Coordinator for POLIS' Water Sustainability Project from January-March 2017. She is a MA graduate from Carleton University...
Stephanie Rathwell is a research affiliate with the POLIS Project and holds a BA in Economics and Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria. This interdisciplinary approach has allowed...
Zita Botelho is passionate about water and promoting dialogue and collaboration to support innovative solutions to water challenges. She is an independent consultant with deep experience...
Justin Longo recently graduated from the University of Victoria with a PhD in public policy and human-computer interaction studies applied to policy communication and knowledge management. ...
Laura Brandes leads the Water Sustainability Project's communications, outreach, and knowledge mobilization activities. Bringing her expertise as a writer, editor, and science communicator,...
Page last updated: 09/26/2019
