Useful Contacts & Comms Channels

Lab Contacts

See our Contact List, stored in our shared Google Drive, for an up-to-date contact list for lab members as well as collaborators subscribed to our CDL-EXTERNAL mailing list (see below).

  • Dr. Tara Martin ()
    • As your supervisor and the lab’s PI, Tara will be your primary contact for matters related to your degree and you will need Tara’s approval when requesting support or supplies
  • Madeline Woodley ()
    • As the lab manager, Madeline will be a point person; you can come to her with any question and she will help or direct you to someone better suited; it is helpful to CC Madeline when contacting Tara regarding scheduling or finances (so long as it is not confidential) so she can help ensure things are dealt with; also, if you are having trouble contacting Tara regarding a time-sensitive matter, contact Madeline and she can help you get in touch more immediately
  • Aidan Haigh ()
    • As our field coordinator, Aidan can help with all questions related to field equipment and scheduling; if you require use of the boat or truck, let Aidan know and he will coordinate this with Tara
  • Riley Finn ()
    • As our senior research tech, Riley is an amazing resource – particularly for questions regarding coding and spatial analyses; having done his undergrad and master’s at UBC, Riley also has a wealth of knowledge about graduate life and UBC/CDL processes

See also Staff Roles.

CDL Listservs

The CDL listservs are used to communicate about events, resources, and opportunities, either within the lab (CDL-INTERNAL), or with the lab and our close collaborators (CDL-EXTERNAL). See below for more details pertaining to our two listservs.

Access the UBC Mailing Lists dashboard here. Once on the lists dashboard, copy and paste CDL-INTERNAL or CDL-EXTERNAL into the “Access unlisted lists” search bar. This will take you to the page for this mailing list. In the top right corner there will be a button (three lines) which contains a dropdown menu. Select “Subscribe or Unsubscribe” and you will be brought to the subscription page. Enter your name and preferred email address, choose ‘regular subscription’, and then hit subscribe. You will then need to click the link sent to your preferred inbox to confirm your subscription (Gmail users be sure to check your spam/junk). There is an option to log in with your CWL if you want to register with your UBC email, however some folks have had issues when they have done this so it is recommended you first try subscribing without logging in.

If you prefer, or run into issues, you can email Madeline () and ask to be added. Please identify your preferred email and which list(s) you would like to be added to.

1. CDL-INTERNAL

The CDL-INTERNAL listserv () is used to communicate internally, within the Conservation Decisions Lab. This includes anything from scheduling, to sharing resources, to asking questions of the group.

2. CDL-EXTERNAL

The CDL-EXTERNAL listserv () is used to communicate with the lab and our collaborators. This generally includes communications about lab meetings and open events, as well as sharing resources and opportunities with our broader network.

Slack

Slack is a tool used for team communication. It is used for conversation that would otherwise clog our inboxes, such as quick project-related questions, lab events (e.g., after work drinks), other events of interest (e.g., seminars, presentations etc.), weekly updates, and general chit-chat. Documents and calendar invites can be shared in message threads called ‘channels’, with the option to also send private one-on-one messages.

Be aware that all lab members do not use Slack equally, so important communications should still be sent via email.

Your admittance to the CDL Slack channel will be granted upon request by either the lab manager or another lab member. You will be required to create a Slack account. The app can be downloaded for free.

Department Contacts

  • Pedro Ribeiro (); HR Analyst/Administrative Support
    • Contact for staff appointments & concerns, and questions regarding building and/or department processes
  • Andrea Chan (); Administrative Support for FCS Department
    • Contact for items concerning student appointments & awards
  • Sylvia Ho (); Administrator for FCS Department
    • Tara and Madeline contact Sylvia for higher administrative concerns
  • Christine Mutia (); Financial Processing Specialist
    • Contact for questions regarding reimbursement claims or VISA reconciliations (the latter only concerns Tara/Madeline)
  • Rosemarie Cheng (); Financial Analyst
    • Tara and Madeline contact Rosemarie for questions concerning grant management
  • Norm Hodges ()
    • Contact for support with UBC-owned computers
  • UBC/Forestry IT – (); best contacted via the UBC Self Service Portal
    • Contact for general tech support
  • Diya Gandhi (); Graduate Admissions Coordinator
    • Oversees phases of thesis-based graduate degrees, with a particular focus on Master’s degrees; great general resource
  • Erica Triggs (); Director, Graduate Student Academic Services
    • Provides graduate student support and oversees phases of graduate degrees, with a particular focus on PhD degrees; great general resource

FCS Listservs

You will be automatically added to the appropriate email list for Forestry communications, such as newsletters and the Wednesday Seminar Series. If you think you are not receiving these emails, contact Pedro Ribeiro ().

UBC Contacts

External Listservs

Biodiversity Research Centre (BRC) Listserv

The Biodiversity Research Centre is the group of biodiversity UBC Faculty and Research Scientists who are formally members of the BRC, and their research groups. The BRC have many activities - scientific activities including seminars and discussion groups, as well as social events like ice cream socials, holiday parties and Friday afternoon socials. Of particular interest are their weekly Biodiversity Research Seminar Series, held on Wednesdays at 12pm (location changes, check schedule). See their website for more information. You can self-subscribe or contact BRC Administrator Katie Beall () to join the lists. To self-subscribe to the Research mailing list, send an email to from your own account with “subscribe biodiversity-research” in the body with no quotation marks (and nothing else, make sure to delete your signature!). Follow the same pattern to subscribe to the other lists as needed.