Dr. Heather Alexander is BMSC’s University Programs Coordinator and Communications Manager. Heather first came to BMSC as an undergraduate marine biology student (UVIC) in 1988. As a graduate student she conducted the field work for her MSc degree at BMSC (UCalgary). She earned her PhD from SFU in evolutionary biology, during which time she was a teaching assistant and instructor for summer and fall university courses, the University Programs Coordinator for several years, and developed earlier versions of the BMSC website. Heather’s 30+ years of experience at BMSC as a researcher associate (formerly with Dr. Brad Anholt, UVIC), instructor, and communications specialist makes her uniquely qualified for her diverse responsibilities.

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