I grew up in Ottawa, Ontario, where I found a passion for science, tinkering, and helping people. This led me to pursue a degree in Biochemical Engineering at Queen's University.
During my studies, I took on projects and opportunities that inspired me from my first days at the university. I volunteered with the Queen's Biomedical Innovation Team (QBiT) developing medical devices, which furthered my love for engineering design. I also volunteered with the Queen's First Aid Campus Response Team (QFA), providing first aid services to the Queen's community. I volunteered as a mentor and supervisor to new unit members, and delivered first aid courses to the Kingston community through the local St. John Ambulance branch. I was also the gear manager for the Queen's Climbing Club, running international trips and managing gear inventory, inspection, and lending for over 150 club members.
Starting after my first year, I found summer employment with the Canadian Coast Guard in marine Search and Rescue. Based in Victoria, but stationed all over the BC coast, I was on call with a small crew 24/7 for two weeks at a time, ready to respond to any emergency on or around the water. Incidents include medical emergencies, broken down or sinking vessels, or searches for lost or overdue persons. This job gave me some incredible opportunities to see the beautiful BC coast, and to gain a new appreciation for design for harsh conditions.
Following my third year, I decided to partake in the Queen's Undergraudate Internship Program (QUIP). I worked for 12 months with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) in their strategic water management directorate. Our goal was to support the delivery of safe drinking water and wastewater treatment services on reserves across the country. This was an excellent opportunity to work with some amazing team members, and to see first hand the impact technical policy can have on people's lives.
I'm currently living in the lower mainland, pursuing my love of rock climbing, hiking, camping, and anything else outdoors. I aim to bridge my technical background in design and my love of the outdoors to drive innovation and change.