Following his passions for the great outdoors, especially surfing, hiking, kayaking and wildlife and nature conservation, Ben traveled around the globe for the last 6 years. He fell in love with the West Coast and Clayoquot Sound - its natural beauty, and cultural diversity - and wants to protect this magical place on Tla-o-qui-aht and Ahousat lands and waters for future generations of all living beings to enjoy.

Hugo Lefrançois works as Operations Manager at Clayoquot Action. He is fascinated by the ecological and social relationships that shape our world — especially when wild salmon is involved. Hugo loves surfing and exploring the coastline in his kayak, enjoying the rhythm of the tides and the sheer beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Jérémy Mathieu works full-time as Video Producer at Clayoquot Action. He is a videographer and director dedicated to conservation, using the emotions created by films to bring awareness about the fragility and beauty of nature. Jérémy fell in love with the West Coast and believe he has to protect what he loves.

Kaley Vanderluit works part-time as CSI Coordinator at Clayoquot Action. Grateful to be a guest on Tla-o-qui-aht and Ahousat lands and waters, she hopes to positively contribute to intersecting movements towards social and environmental justice in the Pacific northwest. Kaley studies biology and environmental studies and is interested in further learning about other ways of knowing and understanding diverse ecologies.