Ali has 20 years of experience in marine conservation, including 2 years as Executive Director of the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea. Working with Wild Orca since 2019, she helps reach a wide audience of wild advocates, using inspirational stories and translational science to promote action for change. Ali first met these whales in 2012, and it was love at first sight. She just knew she had to be involved in the fight to prevent their extinction.