Our global community of alumni in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) work to create solutions to our local and global challenges. They are leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, educators, and much more. They work in many fields including food security, health and nutrition, sustainability and climate change, changing our world for the better.
See what the UBC LFS experience was like for our alumni – including some helpful advice for prospective and current LFS students – and discover where they are now in their careers.
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Clayton Botkin
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
Principal Consultant
Industry: Agriculture and Environment,Animal-Related Field

Parisa Kabir
Bachelor of Science in Global Resource Systems
Research Analyst
Industry: Research and Innovation

Cherri Deng
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
Veterinarian
Industry: Animal-Related Field

Mia Abbas
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health
Mental Health Worker
Industry: Healthcare and Wellness

David Kitts
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agricultural Sciences (research)
Dean pro tem
Industry: Research and Innovation, Agriculture and Environment, Education and Leadership

Penny Pang
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health
Project Manager
Industry: Healthcare and Wellness, Food, Nutrition and Health

Valerie Leung
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health
Clinical Dietitian
Industry: Food, Nutrition and Health, Healthcare and Wellness

Edmond Keung
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health
Business Owner
Industry: Entrepreneurship, Food, Nutrition and Health

Debbie Oyebanji
Master of Food and Resource Economics (course)
Senior Economist
Industry: Government, Research and Innovation

Kathy Ma
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health
Manager of People, Learning and Engagement
Industry: Education and Leadership

Erin Ryan
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
Campaign Manager
Industry: Animal-Related Field, Research and Innovation

Marley Blok
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
Volunteer
Industry: Animal-Related Field, Healthcare and Wellness

Daisy Shen
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health
Food Service Supervisor
Industry: Food, Nutrition and Health, Healthcare and Wellness

Xanyar Mohammadi
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Health
PhD Researcher
Industry: Food, Nutrition and Health, Research and Innovation

Paul Molund
PhD in Food Science (research)
Food Inspector
Industry: Food, Nutrition and Health, Government, Research and Innovation

Michael Wesley
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health
Dietitian
Industry: Food, Nutrition and Health, Education and Leadership

Cassandra Tucker
PhD in Animal Welfare (research)
Professor and Director of the Centre of Animal Welfare
Industry: Animal-Related Field, Research and Innovation

Pamely Keung
Master of Food Science (course)
Innovation and Development manager
Industry: Food, Nutrition and Health, Research and Innovation

Dorothy Dinh Chan
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Health
Juris Doctor Candidate & Content Creator & Social Media Strategist
Industry:

Helen Zhou
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Health
Marketing Coordinator
Industry: Food, Nutrition and Health, Communications and Marketing

Yangfan Zhang
PhD in Applied Animal Biology, Fish Physiology (research)
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Industry: Education and Leadership, Research and Innovation

Jordan Maynard
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
Farmer and Educator
Industry: Agriculture and Environment,Education and Leadership

Adrienne Nye
Masters of Science in Plant Science (research)
Scientific Communications and Creative Content Professional
Industry: Research and Innovation

Lexis Ly
Masters of Science in Companion Animal Welfare (research)
MSc Student
Industry: Education and Leadership, Animal-Related Field, Research and Innovation

Bruna Silper
PhD in Animal Science (research)
Precision Livestock Specialist
Industry: Animal-Related Field, Research and Innovation

Karen Fong
PhD in Food Science (research)
Research Scientist
Industry: Food, Nutrition and Health, Research and Innovation

Lauren Rappaport
Masters of Food Science (course)
Sensory & Consumer Research Technologist
Industry: Food, Nutrition and Health, Research and Innovation

Arisa Thamsuaidee
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Health
Former Junior Quality Specialist
Industry: Food, Nutrition and Health

Joanne Saunders
Bachelor of Home Economics
Executive Director, Marketing and Recruitment
Industry: Communications and Marketing, Education and Leadership

Albert Chang
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health
Regulatory Affairs Label Compliance Coordinator
Industry: Food, Nutrition and Health

Melina Biron
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
Greenhouse Research Manager
Industry: Agriculture and Environment, Sustainability

Jenny Lu
Bachelor of Science in Global Resource Systems
Administrative Assistant
Industry: Education and Leadership

Kala Draney
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Health
Doctor
Industry: Healthcare and Wellness,

Brittany Myhal
Masters of Land and Water Systems (course)
Natural Resource Specialist
Industry: Agriculture and Environment, Government

Sara Amadi
Bachelor of Science in Global Resource Systems
Research Manager,Research Manager
Industry: Research and Innovation, Sustainability

Jeff Holmes
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health
Researcher
Industry: Healthcare and Wellness, Research and Innovation
The Faculty of Land and Food Systems was previously known as the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and the Faculty of Agriculture.