Following his passions for the great outdoors, especially surfing, hiking, kayaking and wildlife and nature conservation, Ben traveled around the globe for the last 6 years. He fell in love with the West Coast and Clayoquot Sound - its natural beauty, and cultural diversity - and wants to protect this magical place on Tla-o-qui-aht and Ahousat lands and waters for future generations of all living beings to enjoy.

Anne has a background in administration, program coordination and event management. She also runs her own business as a Postpartum Doula, supporting West Coast families when they bring home a new baby. Anne is grateful to have met her husband and raised a family within Tla-o-qui-aht territory, and wants to help protect Clayoquot Sound for all future generations to come.

Jérémy Mathieu works full-time as Video Producer at Clayoquot Action. He is a videographer and director dedicated to conservation, using the emotions created by films to bring awareness about the fragility and beauty of nature. Jérémy fell in love with the West Coast and believe he has to protect what he loves.

Kaley Vanderluit works part-time as CSI Coordinator at Clayoquot Action. Grateful to be a guest on Tla-o-qui-aht and Ahousat lands and waters, she hopes to positively contribute to intersecting movements towards social and environmental justice in the Pacific northwest. Kaley studies biology and environmental studies and is interested in further learning about other ways of knowing and understanding diverse ecologies.