Kalista is the Program Coordinator for Wildsight's Lake Windermere Project, a 5-year program developed to ensure the ecological integrity of Lake Windermere through science and community stewardship. Kalista completed a diploma in Renewable Resource Management with honours at Lethbridge College in Alberta and is currently pursuing a Fish and Wildlife Technology Ceritficate. A naturalist at heart, Kalista enjoys leading wetland tours and talks to area visitors, highlighting the unique characteristics of the Columbia Valley.