Speakers

Jennifer Gunter is the Executive Director of the British Columbia Community Forest Association (BCCFA), a member-driven organization that serves as the provincial voice and advocate for community forests. The BCCFA supports local decision-making and works to strengthen the success and long-term viability of community forest initiatives throughout British Columbia.

With more than 25 years of experience in community forestry and community economic development, Jennifer brings deep knowledge and practical insight of how local governance, forest stewardship, and rural economies intersect. She holds a Master’s degree in Resource Management from Simon Fraser University and is a champion of sustainable local economies and resilient forest ecosystems through community-based resource management.