Our People

Amber Kivisto, M.SC

Co-founder, President & COO

Amber began her career as a Registered Nurse graduating with honours, from Confederate College. She went on to obtain her Master’s degree in Biology, from Lakehead University. Amber is currently a PhD candidate in Environmental Biotechnology (Lakehead University), taking a hiatus to pursue the launch of BioNorth Solutions. In her spare time Amber enjoys time with family and friends, her 4 active dogs, and all things water.

Dr. Miranda Lock, PhD

Co-founder & Chief Science Officer

Miranda has over 15 years’ experience in applied microbiology working with a diverse group of microorganisms. She obtained her MSc. in Applied Microbiology, followed by a PhD in Environmental Biotechnology from Lakehead University. Miranda has 11 first authored, peer-reviewed publications from her academics and a huge passion for the environment stemming from her love for the outdoors. Miranda can be found spending weekends fishing with her husband Bryan and their young son Braydon.

Dan Bissonnette

EVP of Sales and Business Development

Dan has enjoyed a successful 25+ year career in International business development and sales management while with global consumer packaged goods giant, the Coca-Cola Company and later Oncology startup VieCure. He attended both Lakehead University and the University of Manitoba on athletic scholarship (hockey) and went on to play professionally in both Europe and North America. Dan spends his personal time with wife Deb and their family and friends, has a love of the northern outdoors and has been an avid runner and cyclist.