Michelle Ives

Ecologist, Volunteer

Pronouns: she/her/hers

I am an ecology MSc student at the University of Calgary, where I look at the mechanisms that allow trees to grow on cliffs. Research allows me to combine a love for problem-solving with my passion for the outdoors. When not in the field or lab, you can find me hiking, rock climbing, or skiing in the beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains. 

I am excited to be a part of the Inspiring Girls Expedition team because science and wilderness exploration both give me a strong feeling of empowerment that I think every girl should have the chance to experience. I enjoy constantly questioning and exploring the natural world around me and hope to pass this on to another generation of girls. I believe that IGE gives girls a supportive space in which they can curious about the world around them and develop strong confidence in their own unique abilities. 

Girls on Ice Canada Volunteer 2019

Girls on Ice Canada Program Administrator 2020