Rebecca Zimmerman

About

Rebecca Zimmerman is an oceans-focused researcher whose work and volunteer experience has largely revolved around technical field studies and the biophysical dimensions of resource management. Since the completion of her Masters degree in Resource and Environmental Management (MREM) at Dalhousie University in 2015, Rebecca has been involved in a variety of research projects including those with species at risk monitoring, salmon stock assessments, and cumulative effects of human activities in the coastal zone. Rebecca also holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo (2014).

Rebecca currently works as a Research Associate, as well as the Communications Coordinator for the CCRN (2019-present). As a Research Associate her work has largely focused on community engagement in coastal futures planning in Nova Scotia, and the ways in which coastal communities are addressing various aspects of their future; including economic, environmental, and social considerations, as well as climate change and hazards from the ocean. As the Communications Coordinator at the CCRN, Rebecca has been involved in a wide variety of network deliverables including the quarterly ‘Community Conservation Livelihood CCL-Digest’, research expos and webinars, as well as special events planning. She enjoys working collaboratively with the diverse group of people who are part of the CCRN, and is passionate about creating long lasting solutions to coastal community challenges.