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.
Paul Molund
Congratulations to Paul Molund (PhD’85) on receiving a 2023 Alumni Builder Award!
Shaping Indigenous Curriculum at LFS
As a recent graduate of UBC’s Dietetics program, Michael Wesley is dedicated to making an impact in his community and fostering relationships across the province.
Professor at UC Davis Studies Welfare in Cattle Housing
Cassandra Tucker obtained a PhD from the UBC Animal Welfare Program in 2003 and is now a Professor at the University of California Davis (UC Davis), and the Director of the Centre of Animal Welfare.
Strategizing By-Products of Food Production for Sustainability and Profit
Meet Pamely Keung, an alumna who leads the innovation, regulatory and technical support segments at Earth’s Own Food Company.
Alumni Profile: Dorothy Dinh
Meet Dorothy Dinh, an alumni and entrepreneur! With two growing small businesses under her belt, Dorothy talks about entrepreneurship, social media growth, and the LFS community.