Our Team
While history is the common thread that binds our organization, the backgrounds and experiences of our team members are both diverse and notable. Each of the following team members contribute significantly to our team and we are pleased to introduce them individually.
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NICOLE READ, President
Master of Arts, History (SFU, BC)
Nicole founded The History Group Inc. out of a strong commitment to the value of history as well as the principles of historical research. Combining her passion for the past with her entrepreneurial spirit, Nicole is pleased to assist a diverse range of clients to leverage their histories.
Nicole completed her Bachelor of Arts in History in 1999, and her Master of Arts in History in 2003, both at Simon Fraser University. Since 2000, Nicole has project managed numerous historical research projects. She specializes in providing documentary evidence for civil litigation and is proficient in the design and implementation of research databases.
JACQUELINE STEPHENS, Research Manager
Master of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies (UNBC, BC)
Jacqueline completed her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (Major) and Russian Studies (Minor) in 2003, and her Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in 2005, both at the University of Northern British Columbia. Since 2003, Jacqueline has specialized in the area of First Nations research.
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RYAN BLAAK, Corporate Development Leader
Master of Arts, History (UBC, BC)
Ryan completed his Bachelor of Arts in History at Trinity Western University in 2002, and his Master of Arts in History at the University of British Columbia in 2003. Since 2002, Ryan has specialized in the area of Historical Research and is an instructor in the Department of History at Trinity Western University. After working in the area of Advancement Research at Trinity Western, Ryan joined The History Group as Corporate Development Leader.
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MARJORIE DUNLOP, Research Specialist
Bachelor of Arts, Archaeology (SFU, BC)
Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Systems (BCIT, BC)
Marjorie completed her Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology at Simon Fraser University in 1992. She then went on to complete an Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Systems at the British Columbia Institute for Technology in 1997. Since 1990, Marjorie has specialized in the areas of Archaeological Research and First Nations Research. Marjorie is instrumental in providing quality assurance mechanisms.
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NAWAL MUSLEH-MOTUT, Research Specialist
Master of Arts, History (SFU, BC)
Nawal completed her Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Major) and History (Minor) in 2004, and her Master of Arts in History in 2006, both at Simon Fraser University. Nawal also holds a Diploma in Radio Broadcast Communications from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Nawal specializes in the area of Historical Research and is currently working in the area of First Nations claims. She has a particular passion for Middle Eastern History.
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JONATHAN DOAN, Researcher
Master of Arts, History (Queen’s University, ON)
Jonathan completed his Bachelor of Arts in History in 2003, and his Master of Arts in History in 2004, both at Queen’s University. Jonathan has a background in research ethics and is currently working in the area of First Nations claims.
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ANGELA TAYLER, Researcher
Master of Arts, History (York University, ON)
Angela completed a Bachelor of Arts in History at Simon Fraser University in 2004, and a Master of Arts in History at York University in 2006. Angela is specialized in the area of Historical Research and is currently working in the area of First Nations Claims.
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ZAHEERA JESSANI, Researcher
Bachelor of Arts, Criminology (Major) and Sociology (Major) (SFU, BC)
Zaheera completed her Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Criminology and Sociology at Simon Fraser University in 2006. Since 2005, Zaheera has undertaken research in a number of areas, including restorative justice, terrorism, and First Nations claims.
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BRAD EAMER , Researcher
Bachelor of Arts (Pending), Philosophy (SFU, BC)
Brad is in the final stages of his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at Simon Fraser University. His research background includes extensive work on our Carnegie Newsletter Indexing Project. Brad is currently working in the area of First Nations claims.
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CATHY GENOVESE , Researcher
Master of Arts (Pending), History (SFU, BC)
Cathy is in the final stages of her Master of Arts in History at Simon Fraser University. Her research background includes a broad range of topics. Cathy is currently working in the area of First Nations claims.
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LIAM McLELLAN , Researcher
Bachelor of Arts, Criminology (SFU, BC)
Liam completed his Bachelor of Arts in Criminology at Simon Fraser University in 2006. His research background includes crime analysis projects for Simon Fraser University (Surrey Campus) and the Vancouver Police Department. Liam is currently working in the area of First Nations claims.
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TERRA BRETT, Junior Researcher
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science (UVIC, BC)
Terra completed her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the University of Victoria in 2006. Her research background includes BC First Nations issues and she is currently working in the area of First Nations claims.
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Nicholas completed his Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science at the University of British Columbia in 2006. He is currently working in the area of First Nations claims.
ALIX ANTTILA, Researcher
Master of Arts, History (University of Newfoundland)
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TARAH CROTTIE, Researcher
Bachelor of Arts, English (Nipissing University)
Bachelor of Arts, Native Studies (Nipissing University)
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PAULA DAVID, Researcher
Bachelor of Arts, History (University of Ottawa)
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JENNIFER DIORIO, Researcher
Master of Arts, Museum Studies (University of Toronto)
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AIMÉE GRIMES, Researcher
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology (UBC)
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NICOLE GUERRERO, Researcher
Master of Arts, Political Science (Carleton University)
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MARK HUDDLESTON, Researcher
Master of Arts, History (Concordia University)
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CARLING LUYMES, Researcher
Master of Arts, Public History (University of Western Ontario)
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JOHN McLEAN, Researcher
Master of Arts, Religious Studies (University of Ottawa)
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DIANA ROSSI, Researcher
Master of Arts, Anthropology (University of Alberta)
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REZA SADEGHI-YEKTA, Researcher
Bachelor of Arts, Communications (SFU)
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