The committee is of interest to farmers who are asked to manage their properties with a view to protecting habitat for species at risk.
DeMan is employed by AECON where she works to obtain project approvals with respect to the Endangered Species Act.
She holds a degree is biological and earth sciences from Brock University and the Environmental Review Tribunal has recognized her as an expert in woodland and wetland restoration.
She is a life time member of the Field Botanists of Ontario and volunteers with The Owl Foundation.