Wendy Cridland

Executive Director

Wendy brings over 30 years of experience in conservation, including nearly two decades at the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). Her career also includes earlier roles at Long Point Region Conservation Authority and Birds Canada.

At NCC, Wendy led land protection and management efforts across southwestern Ontario before becoming Director of Conservation for Ontario. In this role, she oversaw a team of over 45 staff and helped secure the protection of nearly 200 properties, ranging in size from less than a hectare to more than 145,000 hectares.

A Long Point resident since her teens, Wendy has deep ties to the area. “The Long Point area is so special to me – I feel very fortunate to be able to focus back on the incredible forests, wetlands, and grasslands that still exist here and are so important now and forever.”

Sandy Jukes

Executive Assistant

Sandy works part time supporting the staff and Board of Directors at Long Point Basin Land Trust. She retired in 2019 from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD Canada) in her role as Corporate Sponsorship and Major Gifts Manager and moved to Norfolk County to immerse herself in the ecological beauty this area has to offer.

Not being one to sit idle, she followed her passion and spent the first three and a half years in her new home working for the Long Point Biosphere Reserve. She joined the team at Long Point Basin Land Trust in November of 2021.

Sandy loves to take long walks with her dog, reading and travel.

Ian Fife

Land Stewardship Manager

Ian is excited to join the Long Point Basin Land Trust team as Land Stewardship Manager. Ian looks forward to contributing to direct on-the-ground activities to enhance biodiversity, protect and conserve species at risk and their habitat, and support efforts to enhance, restore, and maintain habitat for wildlife and people to enjoy.

Ian has a Master’s degree in avian ecology with a specialization in Conservation Biology from Trent University. He has a wide range of skills and experiences in the ecological field that include working with a variety of wildlife and ecosystems. His wildlife experience has primarily focused on birds but also has experience working with fish and small and large mammals. Ian has experience working in all Ontario forest types as well as prairie, Arctic, Hudson Bay Lowland and Carolinian ecosystems.

Ian enjoys many hobbies but reading, playing guitar, and woodworking are among his favourites.

Victoria Quilitz

Stewardship and Outreach Technician

Victoria is overjoyed to be embarking on her summer journey with the Long Point Basin Land Trust as the Stewardship and Outreach Technician. Her role involves organizing the Explore the Outdoors events, overseeing social media activities, maintaining trails, coordinating volunteer-led studies, and immersing herself in the realm of conservation.

Currently pursuing a BSc Specialization in Environmental Science at Western University, Victoria brings a wealth of experience in management and event planning. Her previous engagements as the VP of events for the Western Wildlife Conservation Society, her involvement in environmental education, and her successful venture teaching private swim lessons have equipped her with valuable skills.

During her free time, Victoria indulges in reading, hiking, swimming, and cherishing moments with loved ones.