Charlene has a Bachelor of Science Degree (Major in Biology, Minor in Sociology), a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Major: Sociology, Minor: Biochemistry), A Graduate Certificate in Climate Action Leadership, a Criminology Certificate and several courses away from completing an Environmental Science Degree. She currently manages the wildlife portfolio, climate change portfolio, and our communal fishing strategy which includes our guardian program. Charlene brings over a decade of experience administering aspects of land and resource management programs in the Northwest Territories and Newfoundland and Labrador, particularly in program administration and financial management. She has managed multiple projects, meeting deadlines and producing results. As the manager of the Environment and Natural Resources department at NCC, Charlene is involved in (as project lead or co-investigator) and oversees a vast variety of research projects involving environmental and wildlife monitoring, sustainability, climate change awareness and education, as well as community-based programs. She also sits on the Research Advisory Committee for her expertise and knowledge on the environmental priorities of NunatuKavut Inuit to assess that research meets the priorities, goals and standards of NCC.