Staff
Jennifer Yamazaki
Council Supervisor
jennifer.yamazaki@nbinvasives.ca
Jennifer was born and raised in Michigan, where her appreciation for nature began through family trips to the northern part of the state. Since relocating to New Brunswick, she has volunteered with a variety of nonprofit organizations and built a career spanning environmental consulting, nonprofit leadership, and project coordination. Prior to joining NBISC, she worked as an Environmental Consultant and Project Coordinator with Stantec and later served as Operations Manager of the McAdam Railway Station, a National Historic Site.
As Council Supervisor, Jennifer oversees the organization's operations while working collaboratively with partners across New Brunswick to advance invasive species prevention through education, outreach, coordination, and capacity building. She is passionate about fostering partnerships, supporting communities, and helping protect New Brunswick's natural ecosystems.
In her free time, Jennifer enjoys gardening, camping, and spending time on Lake George, where she resides.
Clarissa Hoffman
Terrestrial Project Coordinator
Clarissa.hoffman@nbinvasives.ca
Clarissa is from Riverview and has been devoted to nature from a young age. Clarissa holds a Bachelor’s in biodiversity conservation and environmental studies from the University of Toronto. Since graduating, she has been working as the Conservation Manager at Fundy Biosphere region, where she oversaw several conservation and nature related projects. Clarissa will be working at NBISC as the Project Coordinator where she will be responsible for our on-the-ground project activities. When she is not working, Clarissa can be found exploring the forests and waterways of NB with her dog.
Nathanael Moore
Aquatic Project Coordinator
Nathanael.moore@nbinvasives.ca
Born and raised in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Nathanael has spent his summers enjoying the beauty of the Wolastoq | Saint John River. Nathanael holds a BSc in Biology from the University of New Brunswick. He is deeply passionate about the conservation and protection of aquatic ecosystems for generations to come. Previously, he was working as a Technician for Fisheries & Oceans Canada at the Mactaquac Biodiversity Facility, where he assisted in Atlantic Salmon recovery programs. At NBISC, he is responsible for the day-to-day logistics of our aquatic programs, which include Clean Drain Dry and Water Watchers. When not working, Nate enjoys getting outdoors with his dog and enjoying the amazing rivers, lakes, and streams in New Brunswick.
Grayson Lister
Environmental Technician
Grayson is from St. Stephen New Brunswick and has been a life long enjoyer of the outdoors. In his free time he enjoys camping, hiking, and spending time with his friends and family. Grayson graduated from the Environmental Technology program at New Brunswick Community College and has worked with several non-profit environmental organizations since. Grayson is excited to continue to protect New Brunswick ecosystems through his work as an Environmental Technician at the NBISC.
Volunteer With NBISC
Help Protect New Brunswick from Invasive Species
Volunteers play an important role in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive species across New Brunswick.
Whether you enjoy working outdoors, talking with the public, or sharing professional skills, there are many ways to support our work. Opportunities vary throughout the year and depend on project needs, funding, and staff capacity.
