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Work History
Education
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Peer Reviewed Publications
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Kerrie Pickering

Kerrie Pickering

Project Manager, Researcher
Port Colborne,ON

Summary

Project and Research Professional with over 12 years experience in project administration brings a demonstrable ability to develop and maintain cross-cultural stakeholder relationships. Possesses strong oral and written communication skills and is an inclusive and respectful team player. Is passionate about community development and sustainable food systems can exercises consistent sound judgement, prioritization, and time management skills in addition to a demonstrated ability to adapt to challenging and changing circumstances.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Research Associate

COVID Observatories
01.2020 - Current
  • As part of an international project across 12 countries, conduct analytical research to explore impacts of COVID-19 on Indigenous populations and their food systems.
  • Provide advice, recommendations, and information to research partners to inform key decision-making processes. Manage a team of 3 people and lead all engagements in the Pacific region, including Australia and Fiji.
  • Develop and maintain cross-cultural relationships with research partners and communities.
  • Teaching and mentoring students in the research process and to work in Fiji.
  • Implemented critical thinking and problem solving skills to respond to changing budget and COVID-19 restrictions to maintain data collection and manage partner expectations and meet timelines.
  • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all information, maintaining highly organized project files and data. Led a systematic scoping review, now published and made significant contributions other manuscripts and dissemination material. Conduct extensive proofreading, editing, and revisions to deliver error-free final products.
  • Assisted in organizing and facilitating a remotely, interactive workshop on gender for co-researchers.

Research Associate

Brock University Environmental Sustainability Research Centre
St. Catharines, ON
05.2013 - 08.2014
  • Coordinated research efforts of a 5-member team : “Adaptive Co-Management in Biospheres in Canada and Sweden” project, exploring adaptive co-management and resilience within 4 biospheres
  • Led Canadian research engagements, including designing and conducting interviews, data analysis, reporting, and development of strategic plans.
  • Interpreted, analyzed, and collated data into detailed reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
  • Built cohesive strategic plans and programs to incorporate a holistic “big picture” perspective on large and small scale systems impacting the biosphere’s physical environment and corresponding social implications.
  • Exercised excellent communication skills, creative problem-­‐solving, sound decision-making and strong leadership competencies to coordinate efforts of research team while dealing with national, provincial, and local government officials.

Administrative Coordinator

Water Environmental Policy Governance Network
St Catharines, ON
03.2012 - 07.2013
  • Provided instrumental administrative support in compiling and summarizing research findings, sourcing and capitalizing on opportunities for scientific collaboration, and driving knowledge mobilization through organized workshops hosting academic as well as industry and government representatives.
  • Exercised excellent communication skills, creative problem-­solving, sound critical thinking and strong leadership competencies to coordinate efforts of the Board of Directors and 30 researchers while dealing with funding regulations.
  • Remotely organized a 3-day conference for 30 team members from across Canada.

Project Manager

Brock University Environmental Sustainability Research Centre
St Catharines, ON
03.2011 - 08.2013
  • Played a lead role in strategic planning, budgeting, finance management, and knowledge mobilization between academics, administration, and members of the university community.
  • Assisted in planning, development, and accreditation of a new graduate studies program in environmental sustainability.
  • Organized and executed numerous workshops and knowledge mobilization sessions to gather feedback and insight from the community, and in turn incorporate this information into programme planning and development.
  • Coordinated the full range of logistics required for the establishment of a new university department and provided invaluable administrative support to a group of 12 academics.
  • Developed and continuously improved the strategic plan based on new information and insight, while playing an instrumental part in relationship management with key university and community stakeholders.

Project Manager

Brock University
St Catharines, ON
07.2010 - 04.2012
  • Recruited by this joint venture partnership between Brock University and Environment Canada for the development of a collaborative climate change action plan for the Niagara Region to provide extensive consultation, facilitate workshops, and manage expectations within a politically sensitive multi­‐stakeholder project environment.
  • Assumed a critical role in translating scientific knowledge and understanding to non­‐scientific professional and community stakeholders and informing decision­‐making by non­‐academic government stakeholders.
  • Monitored and addressed trends and changes in environmental legislation at the national and provincial levels, and liaised extensively with representatives of the healthcare, agriculture, industry, environment, and ecology sectors.
  • Fostered an environment conducive to collaborative discussion and action for the development of a business plan supporting a cohesive climate change network, and maintained involvement in evidence‐based policy creation

Registered Nurse

Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia
02.1985 - 11.2017
  • Consistently worked in fast-paced hospital environments, prioritizing workflows, conducting triage, liaised with interdisciplinary health care team, mentoring peers and students, and acting as charge nurse. Maintained a current medical knowledge to best serve patients and their families.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D - Geography (Human)

University of The Sunshine Coast, Australia
09.2016 - 06.2021

Dissertation: “Food security in Fiji in, era of rapid social and ecological change."

The dissertation spanned the biological, social, political, and cultural dimensions of food insecurity including social-ecological change and marginalized communities.

  • Recipient of University of the Sunshine Coast Research Scholarship for “Social Dimensions of Global Change."

Master of Arts (MA) - Geography

Brock University, Canada
09.2011 - 06.2013

Thesis: "Assessing the adaptive capacity of the Ontario wine industry for climate change: a case study."

The thesis examined biological, social, economic, political, and psychological dimensions of adaptive capacity in the context of the Ontario wine industry.

  • Recipient of Distinguished Graduating Student Award


Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies

Brock University, Canada
09.2001 - 06.2010

First Class Honors.

Honors thesis: “Comparison of the ISO 14001 and the Ecological Footprint as sustainability tools for hospitals in Ontario, Canada”. The thesis examined two sustainability tools from different sectors (business and ecology) and applied them to health care.

  • Dean's List 2006, 2008
  • Recipient of the Graduating Student Award

Diploma - Nursing

Massey University, New Zealand
02.1982 - 11.1984

Skills

    Strong background in analytical research, strategic planning, program development, data collection/ management, policy analysis, environmental governance, budgeting, finance, process improvement, and reporting

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Affiliations

  • Brock University Environmental Sustainability Research Centre
  • Registered Nurses Association of Ontario Ontario Nurses for the Environment Interest Group
  • Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment
  • Past Memberships: Welland Green Team, Founding member.

Other Experience

   

President | Ontario Nurses for the Environment- Interest Group 2015- 2019

  • Represented a group of over 1000 Registered Nurses and engaged with the multiple community organizations on environmental issues that impacted health in Ontario. Made speeches at the Ontario Legislature, liaised with Members of Provincial Parliament, drafted news briefings/ policy statements, and developed organizational communications. Liaised with environmental NGO’s, including the David Suzuki Foundation, Greenpeace, and Lake Ontario Waterkeeper. Prepared annual budgets, reports and strategic plans. Worked with the executive team to promote the group and grew member ship from 604 to over 1,000.

Peer Reviewed Publications

Pickering, K., Pearce, T., Manuel, L., Doran, B., & Smith, T. F. (2023). Socio-ecological challenges and food security in the ‘salad bowl’ of Fiji, Sigatoka Valley. Regional Environmental Change, 23(2), 61. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10113-023-02059-6


Pickering, K., Galappaththi, E. K., Ford, J. D., Singh, C., Zavaleta-Cortijo, C., Hyams, K., Miranda, J. J., Arotoma-Rojas, I., Togarepi, C., Kaur, H., Arvind, J., Scanlon, H., Namanya, D. B., Anza-Ramirez, C., & Team, C.-O. (2023). Indigenous peoples and the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic scoping review. Environmental Research Letters, 18(3), 033001. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/acb804


Galappaththi, E. K., Perera, C. D., Dharmasiri, I. P., Ford, J. D., Kodithuwakku, S. S., Chicmana-Zapata, V., Zavaleta-Cortijo, C., Pickering, K., van Bavel, B., Hyams, K., Arotoma-Rojas, I., Akugre, F. A., Nkalubo, J., Namanya, D. B., Mensah, A., & Hangula, M. M. (2023). Policy responses to COVID-19 in Sri Lanka and the consideration of Indigenous Peoples. Environmental Science & Policy, 144, 110–123. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2023.03.008


Ford, J. D., Zavaleta-Cortijo, C., Ainembabazi, T., Anza-Ramirez, C., Arotoma-Rojas, I., Bezerra, J., Chicmana-Zapata, V., Galappaththi, E. K., Hangula, M., Kazaana, C., Lwasa, S., Namanya, D., Nkwinti, N., Nuwagira, R., Okware, S., Osipova, M., Pickering, K., Singh, C., Berrang-Ford, L., … Wright, C. (2022). Interactions between climate and COVID-19. The Lancet Planetary Health, 6(10), e825–e833. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2542-5196(22)00174-7


Pickering, K., Plummer, R., Shaw, T., & Pickering, G. (2015). Assessing the adaptive capacity of the Ontario wine industry for climate change adaptation. International Journal of Wine Research, 7, 13–27. https://doi.org/10.2147/IJWR.S73861


Pickering, K., Plummer, R., & Pickering, G. (2014). Determining Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change in the Grape and Wine Industry. Agrolife Scientific Journal, 3(2), 55–61.


Pickering, K., Ingils, D., Shaw, T., & Plummer, R. (2012, June). Innovation and adaptation in the Ontario grape and wine industry: An integrated, transdisciplinary response to climate change. International Conference on Innovation and Trends in Wine Management, Dijon, France. 

  

Baird, J., Plummer, R., & Pickering, K. (2014). Priming the Governance System for Climate Change Adaptation: The Application of a Social-Ecological Inventory to Engage Actors in Niagara, Canada. Ecology and Society, 19(1). https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-06152-190103  


Baird, J., Plummer, R., & Pickering, K. (2014). Priming the Governance System for Climate Change Adaptation: The Application of a Social-Ecological Inventory to Engage Actors in Niagara, Canada. Ecology and Society, 19(1). https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-06152-190103

Timeline

Research Associate - COVID Observatories
01.2020 - Current
University of The Sunshine Coast - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D, Geography (Human)
09.2016 - 06.2021
Research Associate - Brock University Environmental Sustainability Research Centre
05.2013 - 08.2014
Administrative Coordinator - Water Environmental Policy Governance Network
03.2012 - 07.2013
Brock University - Master of Arts (MA), Geography
09.2011 - 06.2013
Project Manager - Brock University Environmental Sustainability Research Centre
03.2011 - 08.2013
Project Manager - Brock University
07.2010 - 04.2012
Brock University - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Studies
09.2001 - 06.2010
Registered Nurse - Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia
02.1985 - 11.2017
Massey University - Diploma, Nursing
02.1982 - 11.1984

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