Trudy is an Endangered Species Biologist with the B.C. Ministry of Environment, as well as being a professional naturalist. In addition to conserving habitat and promoting the recovery of endangered species and ecosystems, Trudy lectures and conducts research on everything from invasive bullfrogs to bats. There is little about the natural world she is not interested in. Known and loved for her incredible energy and enthusiasm, Trudy has been a naturalist on board Maple Leaf for over 17 years. Trudy spent many years working and living on Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) and was involved in the establishment of Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site, listed by National Geographic Traveler magazine as the #1 national park in North America.

These days, Trudy lives on a small island near Vancouver Island and regularly kayaks home after a day at the office.