Dr. Isobel Pearsall has taught ecology, biology and ecosystems and sustainability for University Canada West since it first opened its doors in 2005. She also works as project co-ordinator for the Pacific Salmon Foundation, and is on various contracts with the federal and provincial government.

Dr. Pearsall has a First Class degree in pure and applied biology from Oxford University, an MSc in ecology from Dalhousie, and a PhD in plant science from University of British Columbia.