Andrew S. Wright
Andrew S. Wright is former high technology entrepreneur and is currently an adjunct professor at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV in the Faculty of the Environment. Since 2007, he has actively engaged in promoting enhanced inner-city childhood education programs and ecological conservation efforts. In addition to directly supporting the Great Bear Rainforest agreement via donation, he has played a direct technical role in advancing land-based closed containment salmon aquaculture in B.C.
The development of the Namgis Kuterra FinFish aquaculture farm is a direct result of these efforts. He is involved in a wide range of conservation endeavours and sits on the boards of various groups and initiatives. Additionally, he is a passionate conservation photographer and has produced two books, Emeralds at the Edge and Faltering Light, both arguing the case for increased conservation in British Columbia.