Education

M.Sc. in Oceans and Fisheries
Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, University of British Columbia (2020–2022)
Thesis title: The influence of diet quality on divergent population trends of California sea lions in Mexico and the USA

B.Sc in Biology
University of British Columbia (2015–2020)
Minor in Applied Animal Biology, Co-operative Work Experience Program

Current Role

Communications Specialist & Research Assistant
Nippon Foundation Ocean Nexus Center and Simon Fraser University (2022–present)

Research Experience

Fisheries Project Assistant & Photographer
The Nature Conservancy, Mexico (2019)

Laboratory Technician
Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada & University of British Columbia (2021-2022)

Research Assistant
BC Children’s Hospital, Paediatric Cardiology (2018)

Science Communication Experience

Project Assistant
Nippon Foundation Nereus Program (2020–2022)

Social Media Manager
Resilient Central America through The Nature Conservancy, Mexico (2019–2020)

Marketing Assistant
Applied Biological Materials (2019)                 

Teaching Assistant
First Year Seminar in Science (SCIE 113) at The University of British Columbia (2020 – 2021)

Languages

• English (academic level)

• Spanish (native speaker)

• French (fluent)

Certifications

• PADI - Rescue & Dry Suit Diver

• AIDA 1 - Freediver

• Vancouver Film School Certificates: Introduction to Directing, Introduction to Cinematography

• CPR/AED/First Aid (2022)

• Dog Walker Certificate - Good Dog Academy

Volunteer Experience

• Vancouver Aquarium

• Beaty Biodiversity Museum

• BC SPCA

• Canadian Red Cross

• Granville Island Veterinary Hospital

• Southlands Therapeutic Riding Society (STaRS)

• Kleider Veterinary Services (Equine Surgical Clinic)

Values

• Equity & Justice

• Feminism

• Multiculturalism

• Empathy & Compassion

• Environmental Stewardship

• Community & Connection