Sarah Fencott (she/her) is from Waterloo, Ontario, located on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. This area is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the treaty territory belonging to the Six Nations of the Grand River, which includes six miles on each side of the Grand River and is within the lands protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum.


Sarah holds a degree in Environment and Business with a minor in Environment, Resources and Sustainability, as well as a diploma in Environmental Assessment. Her professional background includes field-based conservation and species at risk management, including work with Ontario Parks and collaboration on applied recovery initiatives such as the reintroduction of the Mottled Duskywing butterfly to Ontario. Through this work, she has supported habitat restoration, monitoring, and on-the-ground implementation of conservation actions informed by regulatory and assessment processes.


Through the Municipal Climate Internship Program, Sarah is working with Bruce County to better understand how municipalities translate climate and sustainability goals into practical action. She is particularly interested in using the business case for sustainability to support meaningful engagement with rights holders, community members, and local decision-makers, advancing plans that are grounded in community priorities and create lasting, place-based impact.