Kyle Hilsendager
Kyle Hilsendager is the Technical Lead for Reconciliation at TWC, and also serves as Chair of the TWC Reconciliation Committee. He is a member of ‘Namgis First Nation and is motivated by a strong interest in the land and resource management challenges that affect Indigenous communities. Kyle has extensive experience representing Indigenous interests on projects relating to Reconciliation, land management and natural resource development. He has also spent over ten years teaching and developing curriculum at the post-secondary level, and has years of experience working directly with First Nations students
Melanie Demers
Melanie Demers is a Lands & Culture Specialist at TWC. She is a Kanyen’kehá:ka member of Six Nations and is Québecois. Melanie is a technical resource on reconciliation projects and regulatory services at TWC. Her past experiences as an author, facilitator, researcher, and consultant have strengthened her ability to present results and perform quantative and qualitative data analysis in many contexts. Melanie is passionate about the application of Two-Eyed Seeing in her work with Indigenous nations, and she values community, collaboration, and lifelong learning.
Nina Barton
Nina Barton is the Technical Lead for Social Impact Assessment at Two Worlds Consulting. With more than 18 years of diverse experience in social and environmental impact assessment, research, planning and management, Nina has led project-based and strategic impact assessments in BC and other jurisdictions in Canada. Nina has worked closely with Indigenous Nations, industry and government to support the responsible development of transportation projects, mines, renewable energy projects, utilities, oil and gas projects and port developments. Nina’s passion is to help improve well-being for people, communities and the environmen
Rebecca DeLorey
Rebecca DeLorey is an Environmental Impact Assessment Practitioner, supporting the development of provincial and federal impact assessments and social science research informed by Indigenous Knowledge and western science. Her experience working with Indigenous Nations has focused on advancing stewardship and governance interests, protecting rights and title, and collaborating with governments, industry proponents, and researchers to address complex issues.
Sage Blumstengel
Sage Blumstengel is an Environmental & Social Analyst at TWC. In her role, she is responsible for engagement tracking and communications between clients and TWC, and for carrying out research and editing on multiple projects. Sage is skilled in working one-on-one with clients to achieve the best possible outcomes. Previous to joining TWC, Sage collaborated with various governmental organizations while working on detailed reporting initiatives and data analysis with the Federal Government.
Scarlett Leung
Scarlett Leung is an Environmental & Social Analyst at TWC. In her role, Scarlett conducts research and analysis, supports impact assessment processes, and provides Indigenous engagement and issues tracking, report development, and community relationship building. Scarlett has a background in environment and sustainability. Prior to joining TWC, Scarlett has experience providing emergency services to Indigenous members at a First Nation band office and working on major infrastructure projects in the Lower Mainland to conduct Indigenous consultation and impact assessment.
Amber Chong
Amber Chong is a Senior Lands & Culture Specialist with over a decade of permitting and environmental assessment experience. Through her focus on developing a shared understanding of projects and the local and social context, Amber has successfully supported collaboration between proponents and Indigenous Nations to advance Regulatory applications. Her experience working as a proponent and a technical reviewer provide Amber with a unique perspective that supports her work to advance the meaningful and holistic application of Indigenous Knowledge in Regulatory applications.