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Squamish, British Columbia, Canada

Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Using an asset-based community development approach, work with school communities to design, implement and sustain programs that embody Farm to School’s 3 pillars: hands on learning, healthy local food.Plan and facilitate capacity building and networking opportunities, including Learning Circles, Professional Development days, and Spring Celebrations. Support programs through grant writing and fundraising activities. Develop additional pilot projects based on community need.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Working on the project “Just Food: Building Equity Competencies with Food Systems Pedagogy”Researching Food Justice Curriculum and how to incorporate activities to build equity competencies within studentsWorking independently and collaboratively within a small team to set and meet projectobjectives (including creating a student-directed seminar, executive summaries, Food JusticeLearning Modules)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, Canada Area

Vancouver, Canada Area

Support the Research Manager to track and communicate research findings within the CSFS, design and implement new research tracking program; collaborate with the Communications Team to effectively promote existing resources to students as well as keep the website up to date; develop HTML coding and graphic design skills, design Academic Outreach calendar to promote to students, faculty and undergraduate advisors; give academic tours to UBC courses at the Farm; create a student-driven engagement strategy.

Ubc Old Sub

Spearheaded organizational reform, increased the culture of excellence within the executive board, led meetings, liaisoned with key campus stakeholders, curated detailed plans for the transition and knowledge transfer; created manual for fundraising and certification strategies for other student-led nonprofits.Planned and executed 8 workshops in one semester; was 100% successful with grant applications, allowing for all workshops to be accessible to students regardless of financial status, increased food literacy amongst UBC students; designed dynamic posters and boosted social media engagement.Selected and monitored grocery items and inventory in order to adhere to our local, organic purchasing policy; maintained cozy atmosphere; managed general operations of the cafe, enforced Food Safety standards.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Supported Alumni Relations Manager in daily tasks, obtained high level of understanding of Links database, created content for newsletter, obtained valuable information regarding status of alumni, assisted at events to enhance experience of participants and increase alumni engagement with the faculty, leading to a lasting positive impression.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Developed skills using InDesign and Photoshop, created and edited content for weekly newsletter, assisted in event set up, increased knowledge of html coding, collaborated with a Communications team consisting of 5 members in order to develop cohesive communications strategy, gave and received valuable feedback, conducted interviews with current researchers with the CSFS

Vancouver, Canada Area

6215 124 St Nw, Edmonton, Ab T6H 3V1

Received an internship position after undergoing a competitive interview process through Careers: the Next Generation; completed various projects including health and safety posters, menu surveys, and menu price adjustments; fed residents; job shadowed many positions including a dietitian, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, and support services manager.

Bachelor Of Science In Global Resource Systems, Faculty Of Land And Food Systems

Activities and Societies: Land and Food Systems First Year Committee, Common Energy Sustainability Club, Yoga Club, UBC Blog Squad, Agora.

Radius Fellow

Bachelor'S (Exchange)

Activities and Societies: Wageningen Student Alpine Club, Wageningen Student FarmPursuing the Freedom from Hunger Minor.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Class Valedictorian (2015), Senior Women's Varsity Volleyball Team Member (2012-2015), Member of Titans Beach.