A Lifelong Commitment to UBC, Leadership, and Student Mentorship
We asked David Kitts, the new Dean pro tem and triple alum of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems about his role as a mentor.
Advancing Innovation and Sustainability in Healthcare Food Services
Penny Pang shares some highlights of her job as a Project Manager with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
Working in a Hospital Setting as a Clinical Dietitian
Following graduation from the UBC Dietetics program in June 2023, Valerie Leung swiftly transitioned into the role of Clinical Dietitian at both Vancouver General Hospital and BC Children’s Hospital. From serving as the first-year representative to the Vice President Internal in the LFS Undergraduate Society (LFS|US), Valerie took particular advantage of early career leadership opportunities at LFS.
Brewing Success: How to Be Bold as an Entrepreneur
Exceptional entrepreneurs stand out for their remarkable products in addition to the passion and unique perspectives they bring to their ventures. From his early days at UBC, where thoughts about a career were far away, to now running a successful business at Moving Coffee Roastery, Edmond Keung…
Developing Data Frameworks to Help Rural Communities
MFRE alum Debbie has an exciting new role as Senior Economist at the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. She shares her highlights as a student and the impact of her studies at UBC.
Growing More Equitable and Inclusive Communities
Upon transitioning from Science to LFS, Kathy embarked on a brand new journey. Throughout her LFS degree, she engaged in impactful Work Learn roles at the Center for Community Engaged Learning, LFS, and Enrolment Services. These experiences unveiled her passion for higher education and social justice. After graduation…
Shaping Policy Around Animal Welfare
Meet Erin Ryan!
Erin is an alumna of the Applied Animal Biology program and currently works for Humane Society International Canada.
Advancing Livestock Health in Ghana: Veterinarians Without Borders
Marley Blok is an alumna of the Applied Biology program and currently volunteers with Veterinarians Without Borders in their Volunteers Engaged in Gender-Responsive Technical Solutions Program, or VETS for short. Working with local Ghanaian organizations, Blok’s goal is to create sustainable socioeconomic change in rural communities through improving health in animal production systems.
Coordinating Smooth Food Service Operations at a Hospital
Daisy Shen is a Food Service Supervisor at Peace Arch Hospital. She coordinates and supervises 30 food service workers to ensure smooth food service operation.
Designing Biodegradable Food Packaging Materials
Meet Xanyar Mohammadi, whose research focuses on developing a new type of packaging material for food products that can easily decompose and have a low environmental impact.