Our busy directors are passionate about bats and willingly donate their time to developing and delivering programs, events, and activities aimed to educate people of all ages about the importance of protecting and preserving the bats in Peachland, Canada, and around the world. Working with researchers, other community groups, volunteers, and vendors we share and develop new ideas, surpass new challenges, and contribute to the community while we learn, and celebrate successful conservation and other achievements. I guess you could say we all have a “bat” attitude.
Emma Gaudreault – President
My name is Emma Gaudreault. I have been a Board member with BEEPS since 2023 and have been the president of BEEPS since 2024. I have a BSc from UBC Okanagan in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and a Masters in Biology from the University of Ottawa. My passion is ecology and finding solutions for humans to coexist with nature. BEEPS has allowed me to use my skills and passion to educate people about the importance of bats and to work on projects that protect and improve bat habitat. It has been truly inspiring to see the community come together to protect and celebrate the bats that make Peachland.
Treasurer – Kayla MacGillivray
Bio in progress!
Tyra Lewis – Secretary
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Darlene Hartford – Program & Outreach Director
Bio in progress!
Rachel Truant – Director
Bio in progress!
Lily Liang – Director
Hi! My name is Lily Liang. I have been a director at BEEPS since 2023. I am pursuing a BSc in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology at UBC Okanagan and am currently spending a semester studying Marine Biology at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre on Vancouver Island. I am passionate about art and science education. In my free time you can find me posting on iNaturalist or drawing critters. Being a director and volunteer at BEEPS has been such a special opportunity to learn about bats and tell people about how amazing they are!
