As a student in library sciences and a marketing professional in the not-for-profit sector, I am keen on information sharing as well as equal access to information. This goes hand-in-hand with my interest in constant learning. In my life outside of school and career, I am an avid cyclist and live a low-waste, plant-based lifestyle.

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Anwen completed her degree in Natural Resources Conservation (Global Perspectives) from the University of British Columbia in May 2019. She is interested in combining her passion for conservation of natural spaces with her passion for climate action through nature-based solutions. Anwen has experience conducting both fieldwork and lab work for fish, insects and mammals and has enjoyed learning about scientific processes involved in informing climate action. She is a NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council) scholarship recipient. In June 2019, Anwen attended the UNSB50 climate conference as a youth delegate in Bonn, Germany with the BCCIC. She currently works as an educator for the Seymour Salmonid Society. In her free time, she enjoys camping, biking and rock climbing.

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Farima, a physiology student at UBC, has always been passionate about the environment and is now especially interested in its interplay with human health. She’s an earth worm, bee, and ocean enthusiast, and is constantly astonished with the beauty and complexity of the natural world. She was the 2018-2019 Co-Chair of the UBC Student Environment Centre and volunteers with the Force of Nature Alliance. All in all, Farima wants to create change and make the world a better place.

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Zoe is a designer, researcher, student and sustainability advocate. She is completing her degree in Integrated Engineering, combining Civil and Mechanical Engineering, with a minor in Urban Studies at the University of British Columbia. She is a strong believer in transdisciplinary collaboration, youth empowerment, and design as a vessel for change. Her passions lie at the intersection between inclusive, sustainable design, emergent technologies, and urban policy. She has experience in research and knowledge dissemination for green buildings and indoor environmental quality, and hopes to contribute to innovative, resilient solutions as Vancouver confronts the realities of climate change.

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Taeyoung Chang has been cooking throughout North America and Asia for the last 10 years. Currently as the owner of Kitch/in collective his social enterprise is a response to the sustainability of both kitchen culture and food waste.

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Being raised in Squamish, I have a love for the small(er) community and everything it offers. I can attribute my interest in sustainability to the natural environment that is so abundant, valued, and cherished in Squamish. In 2017, I graduated with an undergraduate degree from UBC. Since then, I have returned to Squamish to live amongst my favourite rivers, mountains, and wildlife. Currently working in the field of civil engineering, I have a deep interest in the urban design of the built environment and am incredibly excited to pursue a career in community planning & development. I plan to focus my studies on active transportation planning to expand public spaces and create and promote alternative and sustainable transportation infrastructure. In my free time, I volunteer with other sustainability initiatives and serve as a committee member for KidSport Squamish.

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Matthew is a young environmental professional working on issues in urban forestry and urban development in the Lower Mainland. Raised in British Columbia, he takes to heart the province’s motto Splendor Sine Occasu, “splendor without diminishment”, and strives to rebalance urban development in Metro Vancouver with this motto in its deeper ecological sense. Matthew has background in community history and urban planning studies but currently consults on challenges at the urban-forest interface and on climate change. He is an ISA Certified Arborist and Registered Professional Forester in British Columbia.

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Daryl-lee was raised in the Okanagan Valley amongst fruit trees and lakes and is now a settler on unceded Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh lands. She makes music, climbs rocks, dances, creates art, and in her spare time, studies Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia. As a third year student, Daryl-lee does her best to help the hard-working people at C350, UBC Sustainability, and Extinction Rebellion. With a deeply rooted concern for the ecological crisis and climatic and political insanity that we face, she hopes to instil a love and curiosity in everyone for the four-legged, flying, swimming, rooted, floating and flowing beings with whom we share our home.

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I’m a Vancouver-born and (mostly) raised UBC graduate currently working in commercial real estate. While studying abroad, I took a course in Urban Design. Since then, I’ve been excited about opportunities to improve the built environment. I enjoy taking advantage of Vancouver’s proximity to the mountains and water by teaching skiing in the winter and sailing with the Disabled Sailing Association in the summer. I’m looking forward to exploring how changing the physical places where we live and work can impact our environmental footprint and drive positive behavioral change. As a real estate professional, I’m excited about affordable, resilient real estate development that enables sustainable living.

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Raised in Vancouver, Jerry grew up loving the outdoors and discussing politics. With a Joint Honours in Economics and Political Science, his time in Ottawa brought him closer to making an impact in public policy, working in both the public and private sector to evaluate government initiatives and inform policy decisions. He has a strong passion for cleantech and looking at how data analytics can support more cohesive and effective environmental policies.

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A Chinese-Canadian settler living on the unceded land of the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm), Squamish (Skwxwu7mesh) and Tsleil-Waututh (səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ) people. Tammy (she/her/hers) is a UBC undergrad pursuing a degree in Human Geography and Urban Studies. She is passionate about grassroots interventions, inclusive communities, and the intersection of social and environmental justice. You can usually find her wandering around thrift shops, dog watching, or planning her 80th birthday. And yes, you are allowed to attend.

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A born and raised Vancouverite, Julie began to take notice of the negative impact that the retail and restaurant industries had on the environment after graduating from high school in 2015. This led her to get involved with climate change action, through her research she learned just how detrimental the fashion industry was to the planet and decided that she wanted to do something about it. She is now working towards a career in sustainable fashion through studying Fashion Marketing at the Wilson School of Design at KPU. Julie focuses on living low-impact and reducing her consumption when possible. Through Envirolab, Julie hopes to make a positive difference in the city and continue to expand her knowledge of environmental sustainability.

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Hello, name is Ceire (pronounced key-rah)! I moved to Vancouver 1.5 years ago and I work as an Administrative Assistant at the Downtown Vancouver BIA. I have a keen interest in advocacy and sustainable development. As a teen I I participated in a Youth Advisory Council for the National Youth Council of Ireland, in Eco-UNESCOs Youth for Sustainable Development program, and represented my peers as the Irish delegate to the 8th UNESCO Youth Form in Paris, France. I delved deeper into my interest in sustainability during university where I studied International Development and Anthropology. This sparked a new awareness of Climate Justice, the connection to globalization, the economy, gender, race and status. I try to practice a sustainable lifestyle (but I’m not perfect!), with a focus on responsible consumption and waste reduction. As a team player I set high personal standards, I am caring and trusting of my team mates, and seek to understand others viewpoints.

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Louisa is an aspiring urban planner exploring a zero-waste lifestyle. But that is who she is now. At the young age of eight, Louisa wanted to be a scientist. Then in middle school she was determined to design interior spaces. Early on in university, the goal was to venture into the field of education. Somewhere along these twists and turns, a seed was planted; something that only grew more and more until she could no longer ignore its presence. Louisa realized, regardless of the career, sustainability needs to be at its core. Right now, she is completing a Geography major and Biology minor at UBC and enjoys jamming to a Taiwanese indie rock band called Sorry Youth (Check them out!). When you meet her, ask her to show you her coin trick.

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Rachel is a third-year undergraduate student at UBC pursuing an Honours in Human Geography and minor in Political Science. She is interested in the intersectionality of food justice and climate justice and believes in using design and art as tools to facilitate critical conversations and curate safe spaces. Born and raised in metropolitan Singapore, Rachel seeks to explore how urban food systems and public spaces can be designed with communities, for communities. She is also involved in climate justice organizing around the divestment campaign at UBC, and believes in the power of youth in driving creative solutions and re-imagining alternative futures.

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Based out of Surrey, BC, Bonny Yu is a second-year student in the Global Resource Systems program, with a desire to focus on sustainability in global supply chains and the implementation of technology to create more efficient systems. She is passionate about blogging about personal development, capturing candid moments through her DSLR, and hugging large trees on her farm. On her spare time, she likes to work on projects concerning the issues behind fast fashion supply chains, the mindset of needing more, and company transparency with waste management.

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Kylie is a systems thinker and impact business enthusiast with a passion for sustainability and transformative community building. She has an Honours Bachelors of Science in Geography and Business from the University of Victoria and an Advanced Certificate in Sustainable Business Leadership from BCIT. Kylie’s studies focused on urban and development issues in a climate change context with a research focus on youth and social entrepreneurship. She has a keen interest in the intersectional tools people and organizations around the world are using to engage with social, environmental and economic issues and how we can collaborate to connect the right actors with the right resources and strategies for change. Kylie has coordinated projects with NGO’s at home and abroad on topics such as refugee resettlement, youth empowerment, disaster risk reduction, sexualized violence, civic engagement and climate change. She currently works as a Partnerships and Engagement Specialist on the Community Investment team at Vancity.

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Born in Taiwan and raised in Delta, I went to McGill for my undergraduate degree and I am currently a 4th year medical student at UBC. Through medicine, I learned about the impact of climate change on health and why it is labelled as the “”greatest health threat of the 21st century””. I am therefore passionate about addressing this monumental issue through all possible avenues. I aim to be a part of the global wave of action that works towards a healthy and sustainable future.

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Sunil Singal was born in Montreal and raised in Burnaby. After graduating from high school, Sunil embarked on the Katimavik federal government volunteer program. Through this opportunity, Sunil worked with various nonprofit organizations to develop initiatives to bring together community members in a small Quebec township. Sunil recently completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Human Geography, minoring in Political Science, and Certificate in Urban Studies at Simon Fraser University. Sunil has been intrigued by how to democratize public spaces and create urban design that is inclusive and reflective of vibrant communities. Recently, Sunil contributed to Your Voice. Your Home. which explored the intricacies and complexities of creating meaningful change in the housing situation in Burnaby. In his spare time Sunil enjoys traveling, biking and attending various arts events. Sunil is excited to be a part of Envirolab and work with his peers in tackling this ecological footprint challenge.

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Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree at the University of British Columbia majoring in sustainability and microbiology. Pursuing my interests in sustainability after graduation led me to work for small, socially conscious companies in the lower mainland.

After using SaaS products to streamline processes in my previous roles, I became interested in the product design cycle and how new features are determined and implemented. I carried this curiousity with me as I went on to study Interaction Design at Emily Carr University.

As a designer, I would love to use technology to empower others to make smart, sustainable decisions. I’m excited to see what problems we’ll be able to solve as new technologies combine with existing systems and how this might evolve our society and culture.

You can view my portfolio at www.carolpychan.com.

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Hi, my name is Jasmin and I am a 4th year environmental sciences student specializing in Land, Air, and Water at UBC. Ultimately, I am interested in urban planning and how the future of our cities can be one that is more sustainable. Within this, I am particularly concerned about the ecological impact we have as humans on this planet and thus I constantly strive to educate myself and others on adopting a more sustainable lifestyle. I am also interested in how urban design can reduce negative environmental impacts. When I’m not studying, I spend my free time reading historical novels, listening to environmental podcasts, working out, and watching Youtube videos on just about any topic.

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Molly is completing her degree at Simon Fraser University in Communications with a minor in Dialogue. During the summer of 2017 Molly took part in the federal government’s Student Leadership Program which provided an opportunity to engage with other like-minded youth and political leaders from across Canada. Following this internship she worked as a Member of Parliament Constituency Assistant, where she not only gained invaluable research and communication skills, but followed her passion for politics and the democratic process. Molly recently completed SFU’s Semester in Dialogue: The Complexity of Health and Wellness where she was immersed in facilitation and community engagement. Molly has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, with a passion for guest experience and celebrating all things local. A media junkie at heart, Molly is looking forward to exploring how to develop effective communications strategies and content that support positive behaviour change and environmental improvement.

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Amy recently graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Biomedical Physiology. She is currently working with B.C. Ambulance, while pursuing a career in medicine. She is interested in exploring ways to reduce the carbon footprint that is created by the medical field (e.g., hospitals, outpatient clinics, etc.). She is excited to work with like-minded individuals and apply systems based thinking in order to discover an innovative solution to this challenge.

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Dave has always looked to nature for inspiration. As an Ontario native who moved to the West Coast to further explore the topic, he has flourished here. Dave has a diverse background in the waste and recycling industry. From metal to textile to rubber to your everyday and hard to recycle. He enjoys learning and positively impacting people’s behaviour towards waste and does so currently at Recycling Alternative. Here as an Account Manager he cultivates deeper relationships with their current and growing client base progressing them further along not only their waste but overall sustainability journey. You usually can find him in the kitchen cooking up a storm or enjoying the outdoors with his dog.

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Born in Metro Vancouver, I’ve enjoyed living here most of my life. I’ve mostly tailored my life around my sense of purpose, which has centered around a desire to create a world that works for the life that’s here; I’ve done some great things towards this like working with non-profits to better identify and serve their clients’ needs, running various educational summits, and participating in professional post-secondary roles meant to streamline communication and student feedback. Recently though, some big upheavals in my life have turned my focus inwards. I’ve come to understand that creating positive change in the world necessitates creating paradigmatic shift in our personal/social consciousness, and that the mostly external focus which I have had is not enough. I’m excited to start living my life from a fuller sense of being, to be part of this community working towards environmental responsibility, and to share my gifts.

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Hi! I’m an energetic student, scientist, teacher, and data wizard. I have studied biochemistry, neuroscience and most recently data science at the University of British Columbia. I participated in UBC’s waste audit and was shocked to find that a lot of our waste is compostable. I helped pitch a project for sorting and recovering waste from collection facilities with AI and computer vision. I care about making the world a happier and healthier place, by collecting and analyzing empirical data. I have diverse interests in nutrition, neuroscience, sustainability and knowledge translation/education. I can be found playing soccer, rock climbing, meditating or baking banana bread when I’m not coding up a storm. I have a background in research, ethics, and healthcare, but am hoping to start a career in sustainability and clean tech. I look forward to working with a diverse group of impactful innovators and leaders.

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Dena Javadi is a public health researcher with experience in design, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement of interventions that promote wellbeing. She’s worked across a range of countries in topics such as primary care strengthening, food security, and energy security. Her current work with the World Health Organization (WHO) seeks to fine-tune research methodologies that can inform intersectoral action towards improved population and environmental health.

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Eu King is a serial activist and cultivator of community building and sustainability in health. Hailing from Malaysia, he had a ringside view of one of the world’s most severe haze and deforestation problems. He currently explores them intersectionally through a BSc in Global Resource Systems at UBC. It is the International Major Entrance Scholarship that allows him to specialize in public health policy as related to agribusinesses and pharmaceuticals. His fascination with how humans react to policy and planning is contextualized in St. John Ambulance as a first-aid medical respondent. Besides delivering reliable healthcare-oriented services in community events, you can usually spot Eu King running the Stanley Park seawall. New to the Canadian running scene, his maniacal focus on consistent training and building the intangible power of mind pushed him to achieve faster times, finishing at top 15 in his cohort in the recent Under Armour Eastside 10k 2019.

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