About Us
This Blog is all about giving a greater voice to the people and groups who are working to find or implement solutions to our planet’s problems. There are 5,966 endangered species of vertebrate animals (mammals, birds, etc.), over one billion undernourished people, and growing evidence of climate change as seen in increasing storms and weather problems. But there’s also great hope, and many people are thinking up innovative solutions and managing charitable efforts to help make a positive difference for our planet. We are honored to join those people who are trying to stop animal extinctions, feed people in developing countries (and closer to home), and help our planet in so many, many ways. Each one of them is needed. And so are You.
Alison Wheatley, MBA, Founder and Chief Blogger
Alison has two passions in life. The first showed up at age three, when she stood in awe, transfixed in front of the tigers’ enclosure at the Toronto Zoo. Her love of wildlife has since found its expression through her support of conservation organizations around the globe, beginning when she was fifteen. Over time, Alison has come to realize that the world’s people need help as well. For example, those who are involved in Africa’s bush meat operations need alternatives that respect both people and wildlife, before they empty the forests of animals. Today, Alison is committed to international sustainable development with wildlife conservation as its figurehead.
Alison is also passionate about small business management. MBA educated and a successful entrepreneur, Alison enjoys helping other small business owners achieve success. With experience in over 15 different industries, Alison has learned the key business lessons that divide the successful companies from the struggling ones. Her keen business insights and enjoyment in helping people accomplish their business visions make her supportive and informative. She helps clients with business planning and marketing support, providing such services as business plan research and development, marketing programs, and research/writing services. Her business is Route One Research Services (www.routeoneresearch.com).
Susie Hill, Blogger
Susie Hill is a freelance writer based in Vancouver BC. She has a degree in Political Science from Simon Fraser University and enjoys conducting research on foreign conflicts, government systems and humanitarian issues. During her time at SFU Susie wrote features and news stories for The Peak student newspaper and plans to pursue a Master of Journalism degree. She has a passion for travel and wildlife and hopes to help sustain our beautiful planet.
Maryam Fejvai, Blogger
Maryam is currently finishing her Political Science and History degree at the University of British Columbia. She enjoys watching nature shows and doing her part to keep the planet clean. Her major concern is the conservation of wildlife and their habitat. Maryam believes that nothing is more important today than the conservation of our planet. After all we only have one of it! Thus she makes an effort to take part in petitions, campaigns and fundraising for wildlife conservation.
Racquel Foran, Blogger
In 2005 Racquel Foran decided to hang up her administrator’s hat to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a writer. She obtained a Diploma in Professional Writing from Douglas College (Vancouver) and has been contributing to her community newspaper and local magazines ever since. She has a keen interest in politics, current events and global issues. When not working on her latest writing project, Racquel can often be found walking with her husband and dogs along the Coquitlam River.
Michelle Ly, Blogger
Michelle Ly is a renaissance girl based out of Vancouver, BC. With expertise and interests in biodiversity, genetics, cancer research, programming and finance, she balances the rough world of software programming with a desire to live simply, appreciate life, and preserve our world. Previous employers have included the Vancouver Aquarium, the Cowan Vertebrate Museum, and the BC Cancer Agency. She also writes for The Stem Cell Network blog and muses on science at her personal site.
