Our Team Raymond Friesen Research Support Specialist Raymond loves turning big ideas into real-world impact. He thrives on supporting research and conservation goals, helping field teams, and finding creative ways to share insights. With a background in film and media production, he brings a mix of technical know-how, creativity, and problem-solving to the role. He enjoys working with field equipment and emerging tools to help research teams collect, manage, and communicate data effectively. His goal is always to make research accessible, engaging, and a little more fun, while helping inspire action for polar bear conservation.