Photo by Ross Donihue

I am the Director of Science and Research and the Weston Family Senior Scientist at the Nature Conservancy of Canada, and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Northern British Columbia. 

​​I've worked in conservation science across western North America, East Africa, and Latin America for 20 years. My research tends to be quite applied, i.e., grounded in real life problems and solutions. I work hard to ensure that evidence informs and guides effective practices, policies, and laws. And ​I'm a big fan of science outreach, including media engagement and public speaking. 

My email address is aerin . jacob at natureconservancy . ca.

​You can also find me on Twitter or LinkedIn. 

Here is selection of videos about my work.