Shannon Scott Tibbetts first became aware of the Fishermen and Scientists Research Society after completing her BSc in Aquaculture from the NSAC in 1998. She began on a volunteer basis and welcomed the opportunity to join the team once a position became available. She began her career with the FSRS as a lab technician working on the 4VsW Sentinel Project in 1998 and has gradually gained more responsibility until reaching her current position as the Director of Operations. She has a background in biology with a BSc in Biology from Dalhousie University (1993), and always had a keen interest in science with marine science in particular. Shannon is a full time mother of two growing boys and enjoys spending time outdoors with them and her husband; an animal nutritionist. Contact Shannon here.

Jade Petritchenko joined the FSRS as a Research Assistant in 2019. Having worked in lobster biology since 2013, she felt at home in the fisheries science related role, and advanced to the role of Senior Researcher. Jade earned a Bachelor of Science (honours) in Marine Biology and a minor in Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries Ecology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Her focus was invertebrates, with an honours research project concerning reproduction in thyasirid bivalves. She has also worked with scallops, snow crab, mackerel and jonah crab. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Marine Studies through Marine Institute. Jade is passionate about baking, knitting, and rescuing exotic pets. Contact Jade here.

Drew is our commerce grad turned scientist. He joined us initially to deliver science traps to our LR participants before taking on the responsibilities of Conference Coordinator and MC for our 2022 conference and AGM. He has since worked well beyond his job description(s) by performing at-sea sampling, v-notching, ensuring our digital side is running smoothly, and sharing his admiration for conservation work as our Science Communicator. During his NSCC studies, he sought out the opportunity to work under the leadership of Pete Luckett at Luckett Vineyards and learn whatever he could from the prominent entrepreneur. This led to a stint in the Nova Scotian craft liquor scene before dedicating his efforts to conservation and science communications. After graduating, he then completed Saint Mary’s University Bachelor of Commerce program and is currently pursuing Marine Institute’s Masters in Marine Studies. Drew has a great admiration for cooking, astronomy, all things technology related, and making life entertaining. Contact Drew here.