Staff

Partners

Robert-MacDonald[1]

Robert MacDonald, PhD

Managing Partner
Robert I. MacDonald is an archaeological anthropologist with more than three decades of experience in the field of heritage management. He joined the staff of ASI in 1982, completed his PhD in Anthropology from McGill University, and is now accredited by the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA). His experience includes the direction of hundreds of projects throughout Ontario involving all aspects of archaeological and cultural heritage.
Katherine-Hull[1]

Katherine Hull, PhD

Partner
Katherine Hull joined ASI in 2004 following the completion of her doctoral studies at the University of Toronto. Specializing in historical archaeology, she has directed and managed numerous archaeological assessments and mitigations in Ontario, in addition to extensive fieldwork in both Ireland and North America. Katherine is the Director of the Business Affairs Division and a project manager for Stage 3-4 historical site excavations.
Lisa-Merritt[1]

Lisa Merritt, MSc

Partner
Lisa Merritt has been a practicing archaeologist in Ontario since 1996. As Director of the Environmental Assessment Division she currently oversees a team of dedicated staff from both our Toronto and Burlington offices, and is responsible for assessments stemming from federal, provincial and municipal infrastructure projects. She has directed dozens of archaeological surveys and excavations throughout Ontario.
Andrew-Riddle[1]

Andrew Riddle, PhD

Partner
Andrew Riddle is the Director of ASI’s Mitigation Division, responsible for overseeing Stage 3 and Stage 4 archaeological mitigation projects. His responsibilities include senior project management, resource allocation, and quality assurance for all deliverables. Dr. Riddle is also Manager of Information Technology and is a lithic analyst, which was the subject of his doctoral studies from the University of Toronto.
david-robertson

David Robertson, MA

Partner
David Robertson has been with ASI since 1988 and has experience in all of the firm’s fields of business. As Director of ASI’s Planning Assessment Division he is responsible for the completion of green field and brown field archaeological resource assessment projects required under the Planning Act. He is Project Archaeologist for most of ASI’s projects in complex urban settings, as well as specialty planning studies related to cultural heritage.
Rebecca-Sciarra[1]

Rebecca Sciarra, MA

Partner
Rebecca is the Principal-In-Charge of ASI’s dedicated Cultural Heritage Division and serves as the firms’ Principal Heritage Specialist. She has over 15 years of technical and leadership experience assessing and evaluating historical buildings and landscapes in Ontario. She leads built heritage and cultural heritage landscape projects for public and private sector clients and has particular expertise delivering projects in compliance with the Ontario Heritage Act, the Planning Act, the Provincial Policy Statement and the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.

Senior Associates

Ronald Williamson, PhD

Dr. Williamson is founder of ASI and has 50 years of field and administrative experience. He holds an Honours BA from the University of Western Ontario and MA and PhD from McGill University, all in Anthropology. He is also an Associate Member of the Graduate Faculty at Western University (Anthropology) in London. He has published widely on both Indigenous and early colonial Great Lakes history and is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award of Heritage Toronto and the Smith-Wintemberg award of the Canadian Archaeological Association.

Martin Cooper, MA

Martin Cooper has been involved in archaeology in Ontario for over thirty years. He received his Honours BA in Anthropology at the University of Western Ontario and his MA at the University of Toronto, where he is currently completing his PhD. He is a Senior Associate and Senior Archaeologist with the firm. Martin has served as Project Director on hundreds of single and multi-phased assessments and has directed many of ASI’s archaeological assessments in northern Ontario.

Robert Pihl, MA

Robert H. Pihl is a retired ASI Partner and the former Manager of ASI’s Environmental Assessment Division but will continue as a Senior Associate to work with the new EA team. His duties will include project management, report writing and property inspections, and he will continue to provide analysis skills for precontact ceramics.

Deborah Steiss, MA

Debbie Steiss joined ASI in 1983 after completing a BA and MA in Anthropology at the University of Toronto. She is the principle lithic analyst for the Toronto office and directs several archaeological resource assessments throughout the province each year. As a Senior Associate and Senior Archaeologist, Debbie possesses invaluable management experience in finance, human resources, information technology, as well as laboratory and collections management systems.

Corporate Management

Greg Pugh

Senior Archaeologist | Director, Operations Division
Greg Pugh, Director of the Operations Division, is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations at ASI, including administration, deployment of employees, logistics, finances, laboratory services, and information technology. Greg received a BA (Hons) from the University of Reading (UK) and an MA with Merit in Archaeology and Heritage from the University of Leicester (UK). He has worked in the Heritage Industry since 1993, dealing with both archaeology and cultural heritage, managing a wide variety of projects including those relating to Environmental Assessment and major infrastructure, as well as three World Heritage Sites.

Andrea Carnevale

Senior Archaeologist | Manager, Special Projects
Andrea Carnevale manages Special Projects. Andrea earned her BSc (Hon) from the University of Toronto in environmental science and in archaeology. She also received a Nuclear Energy Worker Certificate from McMaster University and a Radiography Level 1 Certificate from the Canadian Institute for NDE. Andrea holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has almost 20 years of experience in archaeological consulting. In addition to archaeometry, she has expertise in developing public outreach and educational programming for museums and heritage organizations as well as private and non-profit partners.

Edward Carpenter

Human Resources Manager
Edward Carpenter manages Human Resources in the Business Affairs Division. Edward received a BComm from Toronto Metropolitan University and Adv Diploma from George Brown College. He holds a PCP certification from the National Payroll Institute and a Labour Relations certification from the HRPA. He has worked in the HR Industry since 2010, with 10+ years of diverse and progressive experience within archaeology, healthcare, academics, marketing, manufacturing, and consulting services environments.

Sara Cherubin

Senior Archaeologist | Manager- Indigenous Sites
Sara Cherubin manages Indigenous archaeology in the Mitigation Division. Sara earned her BSc (Hon) in archaeological science and biological anthropology from University of Toronto and her MSc in human osteology and funerary archaeology from The University of Sheffield, UK. She holds a Professional archaeological license from the province of Ontario. She has over 20 years of experience in Indigenous and Euro-Canadian archaeology having completed and/or directed single, multi-phased assessments and mitigative excavations throughout Ontario and in ten different States in the U.S.A..

Caitlin Coleman

Lead Curator | Manager- Laboratory Services & Communications
Caitlin Coleman manages both the Laboratory Department within the Operations Division, and Communications within the Business Affairs Divisions. Caitlin earned her BA (Hon) in anthropology and history from McGill University and her Master’s degree in museum studies (MMSt) from the University of Toronto. As Laboratory Manager, she curates collections as they move through the stages of archaeological analysis and report writing. As Communications Manager she coordinates the firm’s digital platform and social media presence, and coordinates ASI’s content marketing (print, social and digital). She also manages internal and external communications and public affairs for the company’s projects, excavations, publications, lectures and events.

Jonas Fernandez

Lead Archaeologist | Manager- Geomatics
Jonas Fernandez manages the Geomatics Team within the Operations Division. Jonas earned his BA (Hon) in archaeology from Wilfrid Laurier University and his MSc in archaeological computing – spatial technologies from the University of Southampton, UK. He holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has over 15 years of experience as an archaeologist in Ontario and the UK, specializing in the broad implementation of GIS and spatial analysis into heritage practices, including large scale Environmental Assessment projects and municipal archaeological management plans.

Sarah Jagelewski

Lead Archaeologist | Manager
Sarah Jagelewski manages the Environmental Assessment Division. Sarah earned her BA (Hon) in prehistoric archaeology and Near and Middle Eastern civilizations from the University of Toronto. She holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has over ten years of experience as an archaeologist and heritage professional. Currently she coordinates and helps manage all ASI’s early stage archaeological assessment projects required under provisions of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.

Jennifer Ley

Lead Archaeologist | Manager
Jennifer Ley works in the Planning Division. Jennifer earned her BA (Hon) in classics with minors in both archaeology and anthropology from McMaster University. She holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario. Currently she helps coordinate and manage all ASI’s early stage archaeological assessment projects required under provisions of the Ontario Planning Act.

Eva MacDonald

Senior Archaeologist | Manager, Historical Archaeology
Eva MacDonald manages historical archaeology in the Mitigation Division. Eva earned her BA (Hon) and MSc in Anthropology from the University of Toronto. She holds a Professional archaeological license from the province of Ontario and holds the ASI designation of Senior Archaeologist. She has served as ASI’s manager of historical archaeology since 2002- Eva is an acknowledged leader in Ontario’s heritage resource management industry with thirty five years of professional experience.

Annie Veilleux

Senior Cultural Heritage Specialist | Manager
Annie Veilleux manages the Cultural Heritage Division. Annie earned her BA (Hon) in archaeology from the University of Toronto, her Diploma in Collections Conservation and Management from Sir Sandford Fleming College, and her MA in interdisciplinary studies from York University. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) and has over fifteen years of experience as a heritage professional, both in cultural heritage and archaeology, and holds an Applied Researcher archaeological license from the province of Ontario. Annie also has experience in Indigenous engagement and she is fully bilingual in French and English.

Carol Bella

Archaeologist | Assistant Manager- Human Resources
Carol Bella works in the Operations Division. Carol earned her BA (Hon) in anthropology from the University of Toronto. An archaeologist with over a decade of experience, her current role is primarily in support of the Director of Operations.

Mary Fernando

Assistant Manager | Accounting
Mary Fernando works in the Operations Division. Mary earned her accounting credentials in Sri Lanka where she worked for over ten years in corporate finance. Since joining ASI in 2008 she has applied these skills in her primary role as senior-level bookkeeper. She also provides administrative support to the Director of Operations.

Lindsay Graves

Senior Cultural Heritage Specialist | Assistant Manager
Lindsay Graves works as the Environmental Assessment Coordinator in the Cultural Heritage Division. Lindsay earned her BA (Hon) in archaeology and anthropology from Sir Wilfrid Laurier University, her post-graduate certificate in Museum Management and Curatorship from Sir Sandford Fleming College, and her MA in Conservation Studies (Historic Buildings) from the University of York, UK. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) and has over fifteen years of experience as a heritage professional, both in cultural heritage and archaeology.

Kristina Martens

Cultural Heritage Specialist | Assistant Manager
Kristina Martens works as the Assistant Manager for Area and Site Planning projects in the Cultural Heritage Division. Kristina holds a BA in Fine Arts and Business with specializations in Studio Art, Art History, and Cultural Management from the University of Waterloo and a Diploma in Heritage Conservation from Willowbank. Kristina has over ten years of experience as a heritage professional.

Wesley Oldham

Senior Archaeologist | Assistant Manager of Historical Archaeology
Wesley Oldham works in the Mitigation Division. Wes earned his BA (Hon) in anthropology from McMaster University. An archaeologist with 20 years of experience, he holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario. Experienced in all aspects of archaeological field work, his particular area of expertise is in urban (brownfield) sites with complex stratigraphy.

Katrina Thach

Associate Archaeologist | Assistant Manager
Katrina Thach works as the Assistant Manager for the Environment Assessment Division. Katrina earned her BA (Hon) degree in Anthropology from the University of Waterloo. She holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has over seven years experience in archaeological fieldwork, artifact analysis and project coordination. Currently, she supports business acquisition for the EA Division and manages hundreds of proposals annually.

Full-Time Staff

Kirstyn Allam

Cultural Heritage Analyst | Technical Writer and Researcher
Kirstyn Allam works in the Cultural Heritage Division. Kirstyn earned her BA (Hon) in classical studies from Queen’s University. She also earned an Advanced Diploma in Applied Museum Studies from Algonquin College in Ottawa.

Ciprian Ardelean

Senior Associate | Technical Writer and Researcher
Ciprian Ardelean is a Senior Associate and a Technical Writer and Researcher in the Environmental Assessment Division. He earned his BA in Ancient History and Archaeology from the Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj, Romania (1998), his MA in Archaeology from the Escuela Nacional de Antropologia e Historia (ENAH), Mexico City (2001), and holds a PhD in Archaeology from Exeter University, UK (2013) with a specialization in lithic analysis and the Early Peopling of the Americas. Dr Ardelean has over 25 years of experience as an archaeologist and professor in Mexico, Europe, South America, and the United States.

Leora Bebko

Cultural Heritage Technician | Technical Writer and Researcher
Leora Bebko works in the Cultural Heritage Division. Leora earned her BA (Hon) in English from York University and holds her Master of Museum Studies from the University of Toronto.

Danielle Bella

Archaeologist | Technical Writer
Danielle Bella works in the Environmental Assessment Division. She worked at ASI seasonally between 2010 and 2015 processing artifacts as a lab technician and working as a field archaeologist. After earning her BA (Hon) in North American archaeology from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2015, Danielle joined ASI full time. In addition to field work and laboratory processing, Danielle undertook Euro-Canadian artifact analysis, and report writing.

Corbin Berger

Archaeologist | Field Director
Corbin Berger works in the Mitigation Division. Corbin earned his BA (Hon) in Classical Studies from the University of Ottawa, and his MA in Applied Archaeology from Western University. He holds an Applied Research license from the province of Ontario and has worked as a field archaeologist since 2011-He has worked on excavations in Ontario, Quebec, and Greece, and has developed a keen interest in historic archaeology.

Robb Bhardwaj

Associate Archaeologist | Project Manager
Robb Bhardwaj works in the Planning Assessment Division. Robb earned his BA (Hon) and MA in classical archaeology from Brock University. He holds a Professional archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has worked as a field archaeologist, technical writer, and project manager for 15 years.

Peter Bikoulis

Archaeologist | GIS Technician
Peter Bikoulis works in the Operations Division. He earned his BA (Hon) in Archaeology from the University of Calgary, his MA in Anthropology from Trent University and his PhD in Anthropology from the University of Toronto. He has over 10 years of experience in archaeological survey, mapping and digital applications. He has directed or conducted field work in Canada, Jordan, Peru and Turkey.

Jessica Bisson

Cultural Heritage Technician | Project Administrator
Jessica Bisson works in the Cultural Heritage Division. Jessica earned her BFA (Hon) in Visual Art from York University. She also earned a graduate certificate in Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management from Sir Sandford Fleming College.

Ella Boswell

Archaeologist | Project Administrator
Ella Boswell works in the Mitigation Division. Ella earned her BSc (Hon) in Anthropology from Trent University. Ella has experience in Ontario archaeological fieldwork, and has previously served as an Administrative Assistant to our Mitigation and Operations Divisions.

Siobhan Boyd

Archaeologist | Field Director
Siobhan Boyd works in Special Projects focusing on Late Woodland archaeology sites. Siobhan earned an Honours BA in Anthropology from York University and her MSc in Archaeology from Institute of Archaeology, UCL, London, UK. She holds a professional license from the province of Ontario and has carried out field work in Ontario, Belize, Ecuador, and Ireland.

Michael J. Brand

Associate Archaeologist | Analyst- Laboratory and Fieldwork Services
Michael J. Brand works in the Operations Division. Michael earned his BA (Hon) in archaeology from Simon Fraser University, an MA in archaeological anthropology from University of British Columbia and a PhD in archaeology from Simon Fraser University. Dr. Brand has over 20 years experience in consulting and academic archaeology in Ontario, British Columbia, and the Yukon. He holds a Professional archaeological license from the province of Ontario.

Eliza Brandy

Associate Archaeologist | Project Manager
Eliza Brandy works in the Environmental Assessment Division. Eliza earned her BA (Hon) in anthropology from McMaster University and her MA in archaeology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. She holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has experience in Ontario archaeological fieldwork, artifact analysis, and report writing.

Christopher Brown

Associate Archaeologist | Project Manager
Christopher Brown works in the Planning Assessment Division. Chris earned his BA (Hon) in Anthropology with a Specialization in Archaeology from the University of Toronto, and his MA in Archaeology from Durham University. He holds a Professional archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has worked as an archaeologist in the province since 2003.

Laura Burke

Associate Archaeologist | Technical Writer and Researcher
Laura Burke works in the Environmental Assessment Division. Laura earned her BA (Hon) degree in archaeological anthropology from the University of Toronto and her certificate in geographical information systems (GIS) from George Brown College. She holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario. She has experience in archaeological fieldwork, artifact analysis, archival research, and report writing.

Becca Clark

Technical Writer and Researcher | Project Administrator
Becca Clark works in the Cultural Heritage Division. Becca earned her BA (Hons) in English and Archaeology from the University of Toronto and an Advanced Diploma in Museum Studies from Algonquin College. Becca has three years’ experience in the Ontario Cultural Heritage sector.

Aaron Clemens

Archaeologist | Field Director
Aaron Clemens works for the Mitigation Division. He earned his Anthropology Bachelor’s with Honours in 2008 from McMaster University and his Masters degree in Historical Archaeology from the University of Leicester in 2017. He has worked as a field archaeologist in Ontario since 2006 and has worked in northern Alberta, attended a field school in Italy, and holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario.

Andrew Clish

Senior Archaeologist | GIS Technician and Equipment Coordinator
Andrew Clish works in the Operations Division. Andrew earned his BES degree in geography from the University of Waterloo. He holds a Professional archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has over thirty years of experience as an archaeologist and Field Director. In addition to his current role as Equipment Coordinator, Andrew is cross-appointed to ASI’s Geomatics Department and holds the ASI designation of Senior Archaeologist.

Hannah Curtis

Archaeologist | Technical Writer
Hannah Curtis works in the Environmental Assessment Division. She attended Trent University and earned her BA (Hon) in Archaeology with a History minor. Hannah holds an Applied Research archaeological license and has worked as a field archaeologist for 4 years. She has worked on excavations in Ontario and British Columbia.

Marc Dibenedetto

Archaeologist | Field Director
Marc Dibenedetto works in the Mitigation Division. He earned his BA with Honours in Archaeology and History from the University of Toronto in 2015. Marc holds an Applied Research archaeological licence from the province of Ontario and has worked as an archaeologist across Ontario since 2018.

Megan Edwards

Archaeologist | Field Director
Megan Edwards works for the Mitigation Department. She earned a Double Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology and History with a minor in North American Studies in 2020 from Wilfrid Laurier University. Megan started working in Ontario archeology in 2019. She holds an Applied Research license in the province of Ontario.

Emily Fitzpatrick

Associate Archaeologist | Project Manager
Emily Fitzpatrick works in the Planning Assessment Division. Emily earned her BA in anthropology and a MA in bioarchaeology from Western University. She holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has over seven years of experience as an archaeologist and bioarchaeologist.

Tara Guitard

Field Operations Coordinator
Tara Guitard works in the Operations Division. Tara earned her degree at Brock University and has experience in Ontario archaeological fieldwork, business management, and logistical support. Tara previously served as an Administrative Assistant in the Mitigation Division.

Jose Gutierrez

Archaeologist | Field Director
Jose Gutierrez works in the Environmental Assessment Division. Jose earned his BA and MA in anthropology, with a specialization in archaeology, from the University of Toronto. He holds an Applied Research archaeological licence from the province of Ontario. He has worked as a field archaeologist in Ontario since 2015. His other field experience includes survey work in Peru, and excavations in Spain and the United Arab Emirates.

Kristen Hahne

Associate Archaeologist | Field Director
Kristen Hahne works in Special Projects, focusing on Stage 3 and 4 excavation and protection of Late Woodland sites. Kristen earned her BSc in Anthropology and History at the University of Toronto. She holds an Applied Research License from the Province of Ontario and has worked in Ontario as a field archaeologist since 2011, while also working in the lab as a technician processing artifacts and as an analyst in historical cultural materials. Kristen’s experience in Ontario archaeology has also focused on the excavation and protection of historical archaeological sites including urban brownfield sites with complex stratigraphy.

Karen Hansen

Archaeologist | Laboratory Coordinator, Laboratory and Fieldwork Services
Karen Hansen works in the Operations Division. Karen earned her BA in anthropology with a concentration in archaeology from McMaster University. She has worked as an archaeologist in CRM since 2011. In addition to her role as coordinator of ASI’s Burlington laboratory, Karen’s responsibilities also include acting as a historical analyst for the Planning, Mitigation, Environmental Assessment and Special Projects Divisions.

Russell Holland

Associate Archaeologist | Project Manager
Russell Holland works in the Mitigation Division. Russell earned his BA (Hon) in Anthropology from the University of Toronto and his MA in Cultural Material Analysis from the University of Sheffield, in the UK. He holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has worked as a field archaeologist since 2017. He has worked on excavations in Ontario, Jordan, Scotland, Hungary, and Romania.

Jamie Houston-Dickson

Associate Archaeologist | Project Manager
Jamie Houston-Dickson works in the Planning Assessment Division. Jamie received her BA (Hon) and MA degrees in Anthropology from Trent University. She also earned a certificate in foreshore and underwater archaeology from the Nautical Archaeological Society. She holds a Professional archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has over ten years of experience as an archaeologist. Jamie has worked on land excavations in Ontario, Belize, Nicaragua, and Greece, and has participated in volunteer underwater archaeological surveys of Ontario shipwrecks as a fully qualified master scuba diver. She is also a current member of the Ontario Marine Heritage Committee.

Jesse Hume

Archaeologist | Field Director
Jesse Hume works in the Mitigation Division. Jesse attended the University of Victoria and earned a BA in Greek & Roman Studies. He holds an Applied Research archaeological licence from the province of Ontario and has worked as a field archaeologist in Ontario since 2017.

Allan Jones

Associate Archaeologist | Project Manager
Allan Jones works in the Mitigation Division. Allan earned a Combined Honors BA in Anthropology and Labour Studies from McMaster University. He holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has worked as an archaeologist since 2013. His areas of expertise include field archaeology and lithic analysis.

Poorya Kashani

Associate Archaeologist | Field Director
Poorya Kashani works in the Mitigation Division. Poorya earned his BS in Chemical Engineering- Petroleum Design, his MA in Historical Artifacts Restoration, and his PhD in Archaeology, Historical Period, Middle-East from Islamic Azad University. He holds a Professional archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has worked as a field archaeologist, field director and historical analyst for ASI since 2015.

Catherine Kitchen

Archaeologist | Project Administrator
Catherine Kitchen works in the Environmental Assessment Division. Catherine earned her Specialist BA in anthropology with an emphasis in linguistics, cultural anthropology, and Canadian archaeology from the University of Toronto. She earned a post graduate certificate in museum and gallery studies from Georgian College, Barrie. Catherine has been working in archaeology, museums, and galleries for the last 9 years and focuses on the preservation and curation of artifacts, and educational programming (i.e., public outreach, audience identification, development of content).

Caitlin Lacy

Associate Archaeologist | Project Manager
Caitlin Lacy works in the Environmental Assessment Division. Caitlin earned her BA in anthropology from McMaster University. She holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has worked as an archaeologist and Field Director for over fifteen years.

Chris Langlois

Associate Archaeologist | Field Director
Chris Langlois works within Special Projects. He earned a Joint Honors BA in Anthropology and Classical Studies from the University of Waterloo and his MA in Anthropology from Trent University. He holds a Professional archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has also carried out field work in Italy and Turkey. He has focused on Ontario archaeology for the past 7 years, with a focus on Late Woodland archaeology.

Robin Latour

Geomatics Specialist
Robin Latour works in the Operations Division. She earned her BA in Anthropology from McGill University and her MPhil in Medieval Archaeology from Glasgow University, in the UK. She further earned a Post-Graduate Diploma in Professional Archaeology from Oxford University, before embarking on a career in archaeological fieldwork, in the UK and France. Robin hasover 20 years of experience as a Geomatics specialist, 9 of those in Ontario. She has a wide variety of experience in archaeological surveying, data recording and mapping.

Andrew Lawson

Archaeologist | Field Director
Andrew Lawson works in the Mitigation Division. Andrew earned his BA (Hon) in Anthropology and his MA in Public Issues Anthropology from the University of Waterloo. He holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has worked as a field archaeologist since 2018. He has worked on excavations in both Ontario and Jordan.

Sarah-Jane Leipert

Archaeologist | Technical Writer
Sarah-Jane Leipert works in the Planning Assessment Division. Sarah-Jane was awarded a funded research scholarship and earned her PhD in Prehistoric and Romano-British Salt-Production from Bournemouth University, UK. She has 20 years of experience in the UK archaeology and historic environment sector, including within planning, research and commercial excavation, national research projects, heritage data collection, management and analysis, heritage at risk, and heritage protection and designation.

Jessica Lytle

Lead Archaeologist | Technical Writer & Fieldwork Coordinator
Jessica Lytle works in the Environmental Assessment Division. Jessica earned her BSc (Hon) in anthropology and biology and her MSc in anthropology, focusing on bioarchaeology and forensic anthropology, from the University of Toronto. She holds a Professional archaeological license from the Province of Ontario, and in addition to providing technical writing services and fieldwork coordination for the EA Division, she also conducts palaeobotanical analyses for the lab.

Ceileighn MacInnis

Archaeologist | Field Director
Ceileighn MacInnis works in the Mitigation division. She earned her BA in classics and anthropology from the University of Guelph and her MSc in classical studies from the University of Edinburgh. In 2022 she completed a post grad in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from Fanshawe College. Ceileighn holds an Applied Research archaeological license and has worked in Ontario and Italy.

Holly MacPherson

Clerical Administrator
Holly MacPherson works in the Business Affairs Division as a Clerical Administrator. Holly earned her HBA in English Literature from Carleton University and has a passion for Humanities and Cultural Heritage. Holly has over ten years of experience in customer service and clerical work in both the public and private sector.

Alanna Martini

Associate Archaeologist | Field Director
Alanna Martini is a member of the Environment Assessment Division, working primarily on Special Projects. She attended Wilfrid Laurier University and earned her BA in Near Eastern and Classical Archaeology. Alanna holds an Applied Research archaeological license and has been working in Ontario as an archaeologist since 2011.

Elizabeth Matwey

Associate Archaeologist | Coordinator, Special Projects
Elizabeth Matwey works in Special Projects. Liz earned her BA (Hon) in Anthropology from Laurentian University. She holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario and worked as a field archaeologist for thirteen years and as a historic analyst for over five years

Nikki McConville

Archaeologist | Project Manager
Nikki McConville works in the Mitigation Division. Nikki earned her BA (Hon) in Archaeology & Prehistory, and her MSc in Biodiversity Conservation from Bournemouth University. She is a qualified archaeological Field Director in northern British Columbia, with experience as a heritage professional in Canada since 2014. Nikki has also excavated in the UK, including work at Stonehenge. Her special areas of expertise include managing large multi-year projects and conducting Indigenous Knowledge studies.

Kaitlyn McMullen

Archaeologist | Lab Technician & Equipment Coordinator • Laboratory and Fieldwork Services
Kaitlyn McMullen works in the Operations Division. Kaitlyn earned her BA (Hon) in anthropological archaeology with an emphasis in linguistics from Trent University. She also earned a graduate certificate in cultural heritage conservation and management from Sir Sandford Fleming College. Kaitlyn has experience working as a heritage professional both in Malta and Canada.

Jacqueline Meijer

Archaeologist | Technical Writer
Jacqueline Meijer works in the Mitigation Division. Jacquie earned her BA (Hon) degree in Anthropology from McMaster University, her MA in Public Issues Anthropology from the University of Waterloo, and her BEd from Trent University. She has experienced in archaeological fieldwork and report writing. She has conducted field work and research in Canada, Jordan, Peru, and Greece.

Emily Meikle

Archaeologist | Field Director
Emily Meikle works in the Mitigation Division. Emily earned her BA in Anthropology and English Literature from McGill University and her Master of Museum Studies from the University of Toronto. She holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has worked as an archaeologist in the field and in the lab since 2012. She has worked on excavations in Ontario and Alaska.

Dana Millson

Archaeologist | Technical Writer
Dana Millson is a technical writer in the Planning Assessment Division. She earned her BA (Hons.) in anthropology from University of Waterloo, her MA in archaeology from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and holds a PhD in archaeology from Durham University (UK) with a specialism in ceramic analysis. Dr Millson has over eighteen years’ experience as an archaeologist in Canada and the United Kingdom.

Janis Mitchell

Archaeologist | Analyst- Laboratory and Fieldwork Services
Janis Mitchell works in the Operations Division. Janis earned her BA in Anthropology from University of Western Ontario, an MA in Archaeology from UHI in the UK and an MPhil in Anthropology from University of Cambridge. She also has a diploma in Collections Conservation and Management from Sir Sandford Fleming College. Janis has more than 10 years of experience in archaeology and conservation in Europe. She has worked with ASI since 2016, as a field archaeologist and analyst of historic artifacts, and holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario.

Brian Narhi

Historian
Brian Narhi works in the Planning Assessment Division. Brian earned his BA in classics, history and language from Brock University and his MA in classics, history and comparative literature from the University of Toronto. He has completed PhD-level graduate work in classical studies and comparative literature at the University of Toronto. Brian has over twenty years of experience as an historian and archival researcher, including over ten years with ASI.

Carolyn Nettleton

Archaeologist | GIS Technician
Carolyn Nettleton works in the Operations Division. Carolyn earned her BA (Hon) in Theatre & Anthropology from the University of Toronto and a Certificate in Applied Digital Geography and GIS from Toronto Metropolitan University. Carolyn has over ten years of experience with archaeological fieldwork and mapping in Ontario and Belize, where she has worked intermittently since 2012.

Savannah Parent Eastwood

Archaeologist | Analyst • Laboratory and Fieldwork Services
Savannah Parent Eastwood works in the Operations Division as a laboratory technician and lithics analyst. Savannah earned her BA (Hon) in Archaeology, History and Celtic Studies from the University of Toronto and has over 20 years professional experience in illustration and fine art, currently specialising in digital archaeological illustration.

Aleksandra Pradzynski

Senior Archaeologist | Project Manager
Aleksandra Pradzynski works in Special Projects. Aleksandra earned her BSc (Hon) in anthropology from the University of Toronto. She holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario. Aleksandra has over twenty years of experience as a heritage professional with a focus on Woodland archaeology, particularly Late Woodland village sites. Her special areas of expertise include the archaeology of childhood and pre-contact Indigenous ceramics.

Brandon Reimer

Archaeologist | Field Director
Brandon Reimer works in the Environmental Assessment Division. Brandon earned his BA with a specialist in Archaeology and a minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from the University of Toronto. He holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has worked as an archaeologist in Ontario for 5 years.

Jacob Roberts

Archaeologist | Field Director
Jacob Roberts works in the Environmental Assessment Division. Jacob earned his BA at Queen’s University in Classics and Geography. He holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has worked as a field archaeologist for 4 years. Outside of Ontario, he has excavated terrestrially and completed marine surveys in Western Europe.

Paul Roschman

Archaeologist | Field Director
Paul Roschman works for the Mitigation Division. He earned his Honours BS in Behavioural Sciences: Anthropological Archaeology from Andrews University in 2019. He has done field work in Jordan and Ontario, and holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario.

Cedric Sabourin

Archaeologist | Field Director
Cédric Sabourin works in the Mitigation division. He earned his Honours Bachelor degree in Classics from University of Ottawa, and participated in Classical archaeological excavations in Spain including cemetery investigations and underwater surveys. He holds an Applied Research archeological license from the province of Ontario, and has worked with ASI since 2019.

Dainis Simsons

Archaeologist | Lab Technician • Laboratory and Fieldwork Services
Dainis Simsons works in the Operations Division. Dainis earned his BSc (Hon) in Forensic Science with minors in Chemistry and Biology from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Dainis is currently a technician with the Laboratory team at ASI and has worked in Ontario as a field archaeologist since 2015.

Christian Sladic

Archaeologist | Field Director
Chris Sladic works in the Mitigation Division. He earned his Honours BA in Classics from Brock University. He has worked on a variety of archaeological projects in Ontario since 2017 and holds an Applied Research archaeological licence from Province of Ontario.

John Sleath

Cultural Heritage Specialist | Project Manager
John Sleath works in the Cultural Heritage Division. John earned his BA (Hon) in history and archaeology and his MA in anthropology from the University of Toronto. He also earned a certificate in foreshore and underwater archaeology from the Nautical Archaeological Society. He holds a Professional archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has ten years of experience as a heritage professional, both in archaeology and cultural heritage.

Meredith Stewart

Cultural Heritage Specialist | Project Manager
Meredith Stewart works in the Cultural Heritage Division. Meredith earned her BA (Hon) in art history from Queen’s University, and holds her MA in art history from Carleton University and her MSc in historic preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Meredith is an intern member of CAHP.

Alex Sweeny

Human Resources & Communications Coordinator
Alex Sweeny works in the Business Affairs Division. Alex earned her BSc (Hon) in Archaeology from Trent University and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Museum and Gallery Studies from Georgian College. Alex serves as the HR & Communications Coordinator in the Business Affairs Division.

Douglas Todd

Associate Archaeologist | Analyst, Laboratory and Fieldwork Services
Douglas Todd works in the Operations Division. Doug holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario. A former award-winning journalist, Doug has over fifteen years experience as a heritage professional, both as a field archaeologist and materials analyst specializing in chipped lithics.

Lauren Vince

Associate Archaeologist | Project Administrator
Lauren Vince works in the Planning Division. Lauren earned her Honours BA at the University of Toronto. She holds an Applied Research archaeological license from the province of Ontario with over 10 years experience in archaeological fieldwork, laboratory processing, Euro-Canadian artifact analysis, laboratory coordination and administrative experience for the Operations Division and Planning Division.

Laura Wickett

Cultural Heritage Specialist | Project Manager
Laura Wickett works in the Cultural Heritage Division. She earned her BA (Hons) in Fine Arts from the University of Guelph and a Diploma in Heritage Conservation from the Willowbank School of Restoration Arts. Laura has over seven years’ experience working in heritage planning and conservation.

Thanos Webb

Lead Archaeologist | Project Manager
Thanos Webb works in the Mitigation Division. Thanos earned his BA in Anthropology from Southern Methodist University and a MA in Anthropology (Nautical Archaeology) from Texas A&M University. He has over 25 years of underwater and land-based archaeological experience in the United States, Greece, and Canada. Thanos holds a Professional archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has worked as an archaeologist for over 10 years.

Rebecca Weston

Archaeologist | Lab Technician • Laboratory and Fieldwork Services
Rebecca Weston works in the Operations Division. Rebecca earned her BA (Hon) Specializing in Archaeology at the University of Toronto. She went on to complete her MA in Near and Middle Eastern Archaeology at UofT, and a post-graduate certificate in International Development at Humber. Rebecca began her career in archaeology in 2008, working on several international projects within Jordan and Syria, and locally in Ontario for several years where she gained invaluable experience in excavation, field directing, report writing, research and laboratory processing, including archaeobotanical flotation. Rebecca has worked as a field archaeologist with ASI since 2011, and now works in ASI’s laboratory.

Michael Wilcox

Historian
Michael Wilcox works in the Cultural Heritage Division. A professional historian, Michael holds a BA from St. Francis Xavier University, an MA from the University of New Brunswick, and a PhD from the University of Toronto. In addition to his academic background in Canadian history, Michael has worked as a heritage professional for various public history organizations.

Blake Williams

Lead Archaeologist | Project Manager
Blake Williams works in the Environmental Assessment Division. Blake earned his BA in anthropology from Trent University and his MLitt degree with merit in professional archaeology from the University of Glasgow, UK. He holds a Professional archaeological license from the province of Ontario and has over ten years of experience as a heritage professional, both in the UK and Ontario. Blake’s special areas of interest include battlefield archaeology, geophysical prospection, and geomatics.

Natasa Zdjelar

Archaeologist | Laboratory Technician
Natasa Zdjelar works in the Operations Division. Natasa earned her BSc (Hon) specializing in biological anthropology and her MSc in evolutionary anthropology and archaeology from the University of Toronto. Natasa has over five years of experience in working in a lab-based setting involving laboratory processing and collections management.

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Peter Carruthers

Senior Archaeologist
Peter Carruthers, Senior Archaeologist, received a BA in geography from the University of Western Ontario and a MA in archaeology from the University of Calgary. He served in the Ontario Ministry of Culture for 27 years before joining ASI.

Suzanne Needs-Howarth

Perca Zooarchaeological Research
Suzanne Needs-Howarth performs zooarchaeological analysis for ASI on a freelance basis. She has ongoing collaborations with clients and with academic and Indigenous colleagues in Canada and internationally to learn about Indigenous people’s relationships with animals in the past. She holds an MSc in anthropology from the University of Toronto and a PhD from the Biologisch-Archeologisch Instituut at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands. She is an associate member of the University of Toronto Archaeology Centre.

Andrew M. Stewart

Principal of Strata Consulting
Andrew M. Stewart, Principal of Strata Consulting, is a licensed professional archaeologist for the Province of Ontario. He holds a MSc in physical geography (geomorphology) from the University of Toronto and a PhD in anthropology (archaeology) from the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research and cultural resource management experience includes southern Ontario and the Canadian Arctic. His geoarchaeological experience has focused on the early and mid-Holocene period of the Great Lakes.