Agroecology & Permaculture Coordinator - Qilian County Government Agricultural Department - Qinghai, China
(2025-03 - 2025-11)
Coordinated an agroecological permaculture project supporting five Tibetan families transitioning from nomadic pastoralism to settled agriculture, managing five plots across three growing cycles (spring, summer, and fall).
- Designed and managed regenerative systems including composting, agroforestry, and intercropping, building fertile loam soil to support germination and productivity for future seasons.
- Implemented precision and drip irrigation with advanced monitoring, and partitioned yak grazing sectors to balance livestock and cropland.
- Partnered with local government to establish a new irrigation system and the region's first biogas septic system, capturing methane for fuel.
- Exceeded initial yield projections by 30% while transitioning the families onto sustainable, regenerative practices.
Field Research Assistant - Tsinghua University Inst. of Climate Change & Sustainable Development - Shannan Prefecture, T.A.R. China
(2024-04 - 2024-09)
- Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) Monitoring: Conducted fieldwork in collaboration with Tsinghua University's Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development and local NGOs to survey glacial lakes in the Tibetan Plateau, assessing the risks of outburst flooding and documenting potential impacts on ecosystems and communities.
- River Basin Climate Impact Analysis: Examined the climate-driven shifts in major river systems originating from the Tibetan Plateau, analyzing changes in water flow and sediment transport that affect biodiversity, agriculture, and water security across Asia.
- Indigenous and Local Knowledge Integration: Worked with Tibetan communities to incorporate traditional ecological knowledge into climate impact studies, ensuring that local perspectives and concerns inform risk management and adaptation strategies.
First Aid Instructor - Canadian Red Cross | Pacific First Aid - Vancouver, B.C.
(2024-05)
- Certified to instruct and assess Canadian Red Cross courses in Standard First Aid, Emergency First Aid, CPR/AED (Levels A, C, and HCP), and Wilderness First Response, delivering hands-on training in airway management, wound care, fracture stabilization, and remote/austere emergency care.
- Evaluate participant competency against national certification standards, ensuring all candidates meet practical and theoretical requirements for Red Cross certification.
- Maintain current knowledge of emergency care protocols aligned with the Red Cross Emergency Care for Professional Responders curriculum, integrating up-to-date best practices into course delivery, including wilderness-specific risk assessment and improvised care techniques.
Climate Communications Lead - UBC Climate Hub - Vancouver, B.C.
(2023-05 - 2025-05)
- Digital Strategy Leadership: Led the Climate Hub's digital strategy, encompassing the management and creative content development for social media channels, the website, and a monthly newsletter.
- Governance & Advisory Support: Played an integral role in implementing a new governance model by supporting the establishment of a Student Advisory Committee. This involved contributing to the organizational development of the Climate Hub and fostering a sense of ownership and agency among student members.
- Engagement-Focused Content Development: Created and curated a wide range of written and visual materials to effectively communicate the Climate Hub's initiatives.
- Youth Engagement & Workshop Facilitation: Delivered hands-on and engaging workshops that included minipresentations, hands-on activities, and small group discussions, tailored to diverse youth audiences.
Teaching Assistant - UBC Geography Department - Vancouver, B.C.
(2023-05 - 2024-05)
- Designed and implemented the course curriculum and syllabus for GEOG 302: Climate Justice, integrating the latest research and innovative teaching methods to engage students in climate justice issues.
- Organized well-being activities and workshops, providing students with resources and career guidance in climate-related fields to enhance their professional development.
- Delivered lectures on climate science, policy, and history through a lens of decolonization and equity, fostering critical thinking and inclusive discussions among students.
Sustainability Consultant - Climate Justice UBC - Vancouver, B.C.
(2022-09)
- Using Microsoft Access and ArcGIS, a comprehensive and integrated database that incorporates both traditional data and spatial data for effective tracking, analysis, and reporting of sustainability initiatives.
- Used Excel to monitor the organization's environmental performance, including greenhouse gas emissions, waste generation, and resource consumption.
- Spearheaded the creation of an interdisciplinary document highlighting student demands concerning program modifications to integrate a climate-conscious curriculum relevant to our fields and generation.
- Engaged wider community outreach and collaboration with Sue Big Oil, Social Justice Centre, and municipal government by means of seminars and workshops on climate literacy and sustainable practices.
Student Sustainability Council - University of British Columbia - Vancouver, B.C.
(2022-10 - 2025-04)
- Initiated sustainable practices and environmental stewardship on campus, while advancing UBC's broader mission of education and research through open discussion with deans, professors, and staff.
- Created a climate action coalition with other campus groups and departments to integrate a sustainability guide into campus operations, research, the student body, and sustainable club practices.
- Pursued opportunities to influence University policy and drive systemic change toward a more sustainable and just future through organizing divestment campaigns, campus protests, workshops, and lobbying.
