Piers Evans

Piers Evans is a seasoned professional in environmental conservation and sustainability, currently serving as Program Director at Nature Conservancy of Canada since May 2021. Prior experience includes roles as Municipal Sustainability Coordinator at Conservation Corps Newfoundland And Labrador and Climate Change Coordinator for the Town of Portugal Cove - St. Philip's, where significant contributions were made to climate action initiatives and emissions reduction strategies. Piers also worked as an Environmental Technician at Northeast Avalon ACAP, developing grant proposals and securing funding for urban environmental projects. An academic background includes a Master of Science in Biogeography and a Bachelor of Science in Geography, complemented by teaching experience at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Piers's early career involved field research for the Geological Survey of Newfoundland and Labrador, focusing on coastal monitoring.