Isabelle Groc

Isabelle Groc is an award-winning photojournalist, author and documentary filmmaker focusing on wildlife, marine ecosystems and the relationships between people and the natural world. With master degrees in journalism from Columbia University and Urban Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Isabelle brings a unique perspective on environmental storytelling. A fellow of the Explorers Club and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Isabelle grew up in France and now lives in Vancouver. Her images and stories have appeared in National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, the Guardian, Canadian Geographic, New Scientist and many other publications. She is also the author of several books. As a filmmaker, Isabelle has written and directed over twenty films on the environment. Part of the Pack, examines the complex interactions between people and wolves. Toad People achieved international recognition with an Impact Panda Award at the Wildscreen Film Festival in Bristol, U.K. Isabelle’s most recent documentary, Sandpipers’ Last Supper, explores shorebirds' epic migration from South America to Alaska.