Sofya Babak Email & Phone Number

Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Facilitating CityShapers in Schools workshops for grades 5-12, focusing on civic literacy in climate, housing, and public space.• Engaging youth in civic policy and local climate action to empower them as active civic agents in Vancouver communities with CityShapers in Communities programs.

Vancouver

• Organizing and supporting events in sustainable transportation, climate adaptation, and green urban planning at UBC.• Empowering voices in the UBC community to facilitate engagement and action in urban climate action and sustainable development.• Coordinating a team of 4 community engagement crew members.• Collaborating with internal C+CP departments to create outreach and engagement events and support translation of key department messages.• Creating social media campaigns for promotion of department projects and partners

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Developed engagement opportunities and education on climate resilience with student leaders in the Resilient Communities cohort.• Facilitated YCAP workshops on climate storytelling for elementary and middle school students.• Worked on producing a podcast on Migrant Justice for the Climate and Community Liberation Project.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Coordinated weekly studio sessions for photographers and models, managing equipment setup and leading educational sessions for up to 20 participants.• Organized and facilitated practical workshops to enhance skills and foster creativity within the UBC Photographic Society community.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Organized and curated "Tales of Ecuador" fundraiser and photography exhibition, highlighting conservation efforts and social change in the region.• Hosted a successful opening event with 70+ attendees and raised over $1000 in artwork auction to support the Yunguilla community.• Liased with internal departmtent and external vendors to produce and displace original artwork• Received a 1500$ competitive grant from Liu Gallery.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Worked with a team of 10+ designers, curators, and models to create and execute fashion photoshoots for brand promotion.• Collaborated with brands and UBC organizations to create innovative photoshoots for social media and website content.

• Represented the Faculty of Forestry at the UBC Student Sustainability Council, engaging students in sustainability initiatives on campus.• Organized and hosted FUS events like Treevia, Coconut, and Christmas Market to promote sustainability awareness.• Collaborated on improving food waste and security within the Faculty to create a more sustainable environment.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Educated over 1500 members of the public about species at risk, conservation, and ongoing research at Parks Canada.• Created engaging games, props, and dialogic interpretation techniques to effectively communicate messaging from collaboration with scientists and indigenous representatives.• Collaborated with team members to develop innovative strategies for outreach and education initiatives.

Moscow, Russia

• Authored and published a book of poetry and short stories, leading a successful promotional campaign for in-person and online sales.• Organized a book presentation and open microphone event, drawing over 50 attendees to celebrate the publication.• Developed strong writing and marketing skills through the creation and promotion of literary works.

• Produced short articles on sustainable/zero-waste living and development to educate followers on environmental issues.• Designed engaging surveys to gather feedback and insights from the audience, enhancing user interaction.• Created visual profile outlines to attract and retain over 2000 followers, contributing to the growth of the platform.

Croatia

• Developed themed family sailing programs in Greece, Turkey, Croatia, and Sicily for over 200 participants.• Organized engaging competitions to foster teamwork and create memorable experiences for families.• Managed logistics and coordination to ensure smooth sailing experiences for all participants.

Moscow, Moscow City, Russia

• Negotiated and managed the installation of recycling infrastructure at Romanov Gymnasium• Designed and delivered educational lectures on plastic pollution and sustainability to over 100 students and staff• Assembled and coordinated the work of a team of 3 volunteers

Bachelor Of Science, Natural Resources Conservation, Global Perspectives Mj., Natural Resources Conservation And Research, Honours

Activities and Societies: MUNSA (Model UN Student Association at UBC), UBC Climate HUB, UBC Sustainability Initiative UBC, UBC Forestry.

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