About

Ana Lucía (she/her/ella) is a biologist with a Master of Science in Oceans and Fisheries (University of British Columbia, 2022). Her goal is to advance solutions to social and environmental issues through creative and strategic science communication. 

Currently, Ana Lucía is a Communications Specialist and Research Assistant at the Nippon Foundation Ocean Nexus Center at Simon Fraser University. Leveraging her scientific expertise and communication skills, she works to advance the mission of Ocean Nexus - to dismantle social inequities within the sphere of ocean science, thereby advancing 'ocean equity'. Ana Lucía also coordinates, administrates, and assists in the research projects at the Ocean Equity Lab. 

Born and (partly) raised in Mexico, Ana Lucía possesses a unique multicultural understanding having grown up in Belgium, France, and Canada (her current home). She aims to combine her scientific background, multicultural lens, and her interest in photography and film to create compelling stories that can inform, inspire, and mobilize positive change. 

Ana also enjoys being around animals, learning drumming, and traveling to new places!