Michelle Valberg, C.M.
Ottawa, Ontario
Over a period of decades, visual storyteller, adventurer and philanthropist Michelle Valberg has heightened our awareness of the strong connection between people, animals and the environment. A Nikon ambassador for Canada and the first Canadian Geographic photographer-in-residence, she has captured our country’s beauty, focused people’s attention on Canada’s North and helped enhance children’s lives as the co-founder and president of Project North. At home, she supports youth and mental health initiatives and is a member of several nature conservancy organizations.