Explore exciting opportunities for young professionals in the environmental sector in this insightful info session!
In this video, a range of passionate leaders discuss impactful programs, resources, and career-building opportunities for youth in environmental nonprofits. Kaela Neil, Strategic Policy & HR Manager at the Nature Trust of New Brunswick, discusses how youth contribute to land conservation through internships and work experiences. Jordan Kilgour, Youth Coordinator at the New Brunswick Environmental Network, talks about the resources available to help young people build careers in the environmental field. Nasha Choudhury, Co-Chair of the BIPOC Fellowship at the Peace and Environmental Resource Centre (PERC), shares how the program supports BIPOC leadership in environmental sustainability and the importance of mentorship. Finally, Hannah Rockburn introduces PERC’s Youth Support Program, which offers career-building opportunities for emerging environmental professionals. This session provides valuable insights into how young people can make a meaningful impact in the environmental sector.
Guest Speakers
Nasha Choudhury - Partnerships Program Manager, Peace and Environment Resource Centre
Nasha Choudhury is an experienced professional in the environmental non-profit sector, with over five years of diverse roles across local, national and transnational ENGOs. Her journey began with an internship at a grassroots charity in Ottawa, where she facilitated community workshops on sustainability. Since then, she has held positions as a Program Coordinator, Program Manager, and Executive Director at various organizations. Currently, Nasha serves as the Partnerships Program Manager at the Peace & Environment Resource Centre, where she coordinates the BIPOC Fellowship in her role as Co-Chair. Nasha resides in Ottawa.
Hannah Rockburn - Operations Manager, Peace & Environment Resource Centre
Hannah Rockburn has spent the past five years empowering young professionals in Canada’s environmental nonprofit sector. As Operations Manager for Eco-Internships for three years, she played a key role in developing youth-focused programs that provide meaningful work experiences and career pathways in sustainability. Hannah has helped over 80 grassroots environmental organizations secure more than $1.5 million in wage subsidies, creating job opportunities for emerging leaders while strengthening the sector’s capacity. Now serving as Operations Manager at the Peace and Environment Resource Centre (PERC), she fosters collaboration between nonprofits, funders, and youth. She is also engaged in strategic partnerships through Sustainable Capacity Solutions (SCS), bridging gaps in funding, training, and support for young professionals.
Kaela Neil - Strategic Policy & HR Manager, Nature Trust of New Brunswick
Born and raised in Canmore, Alberta, Kaela grew up with a passion and love for the outdoors and the natural world. Moving to Fredericton for university, she completed a Bachelor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies from the University of New Brunswick’s Renaissance College, with a secondary major in Environmental Studies. During her undergraduate studies, she completed the Haida Gwaii semester in Natural Resource Science and an 11-week internship at Navdanya, an Organic Farm and Seed Bank in northern India.
Kaela became involved in the Nature Trust of New Brunswick through a community outreach project during her undergraduate degree, and following graduation, was hired on as a Stewardship Assistant. Now, Kaela is the Strategic Policy and Human Resources Manager and couldn’t be happier working at an organization focused on preserving the beautiful landscapes of New Brunswick.
