Marco Wu

Instructed and led camp activities, outdoor adventures. Provide guidance and support for campers. Facilitated and encourage teamwork and cooperation among campers. Administered first aid and handled emergencies. Always ensured campers' well-being and organize alternative activities with children with specialized medical needs.

Camp Leader - Camp Jubilee - Vancouver, Canada

(2022-06 - 2023-08)

• Instructed and led camp activities, outdoor adventures. Provide guidance and support for campers.
• Facilitated and encourage teamwork and cooperation among campers. Administered first aid and handled emergencies.
• Always ensured campers' well-being and organize alternative activities with children with specialized medical needs.
• Recognized with the "Most Improved" Staff award.

Student Ambassador and Mentor - University of Toronto - Toronto, Canada

(2023-11 - 2025-05)

• Consulted with prospective undergraduate students and parents and provided additional information on entering the University of Toronto Architecture Faculty.

Researcher and Social Media Designer - Turtle Island Carers of Fire - Toronto, Canada

(2024-01 - 2024-05)

• Actively participated in community-engaged learning initiatives, including environmental advocacy at Moss Park, to preserve green spaces within urban landscapes.
• Conducted a critical analysis of public-private partnerships in urban development, focusing on the Moss Park project. Examined the complexities of maintaining green spaces and cultural heritage in the face future planning obstacles.
• Designed Posters to Promote Indigenous fires and community events including drumming ceremonies.

Project Consultant Intern, Architectural Lead - HousingNowTo - Toronto, Canada

(2024-09 - 2025-06)

• Collaborated with city planners, developers, and stakeholders to create a series of mixed-use affordable housing projects at Villiers Island, Lawrence East, and Downsview Park.
• Conducted comprehensive site visits to assess environmental and contextual factors for mixed used buildings. Applied Ontario Building Code and zoning regulations for compliance and safety.
• Developed massing models and iterative design proposals for optimal land use and energy performance.
• Worked with an interdisciplinary team to integrate structural and community-focused solutions using CAD and GIS.
• Presented building proposals to Waterfront Toronto, CreateTO and Infrastructure Toronto.

Master of Architecture - Architecture - University of Toronto, Daniels Faculty of Architecture (2025 - 2028)

Specialist in Architecture Studies: Comprehensive Stream - Architecture Studies - University of Toronto, Daniels Faculty of Architecture (2020 - 2025)

Minor - Urban Studies - University of Toronto (2023 - 2025)

Minor - Visual Arts - University of Toronto (2023 - 2025)