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Journeys For The Curious

Researchers and Partners

Ruby Schweighardt - Researcher-in-Residence

Ruby Schweighardt

Researcher-in-Residence

Ruby is an avid birder and master’s student studying at-risk seabirds in Nova Scotia.

Sarah Ferber - Taste of Place Ambassador, Food First NL

Sarah Ferber

Taste of Place Ambassador, Food First NL

Here to celebrate the local food and vibrant communities of Newfoundland with you!

Sierra Beacher - Researcher-in-Residence

Sierra Beacher

Researcher-in-Residence

Sierra is a data scientist in the Environment, Society, and Policy Group (ESPG) at the University of Ottawa. Specializing in computational science, Sierra supports projects related to climate-related risk, sustainable adaptation, and Arctic shipping.

Simone Eringfeld - Researcher-in-Residence

Simone Eringfeld

Researcher-in-Residence

Simone is a PhD candidate at the Scott Polar Research Institute and loves experiencing cold places through sound. Her favourite is the underwater sound of icebergs!

Skye Jones - Young Explorer

Skye Jones

Young Explorer

Skye is an environmental anthropologist exploring the stories of seaweed and their connections to coastal communities through research, artistic practices, foraging and storytelling.

Sophia Michelen - Researcher-in-Residence

Sophia Michelen

Researcher-in-Residence

Sophia is a fearless and passionate explorer and storyteller, bridging cultures through art, photojournalism, and documentary film, with a mission to document and share diverse human experiences.

Stefan Kindberg - Expedition Leader Emeritus, Explorers Club Representative

Stefan Kindberg

Expedition Leader Emeritus, Explorers Club Representative

Stefan has travelled on expedition ships all over the world and led numerous expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic.

Waka Takamido - Researcher-in-Residence

Waka Takamido

Researcher-in-Residence

Waka is a passionate explorer driven by curiosity, embracing sustainable tourism, fostering local communities, and forging meaningful connections through adventure, cultural immersion, and shared journeys.