Celine Djap
About Program Major Year Hometown Overcoming Fear in the LFS Community Celine arrived at UBC unsure of what to expect, but through leadership, and deep connections within the Faculty of Land and Food Systems, she gradually found her footing and her voice. What began as fear of the unknown has transformed into confidence rooted in […]
Bill Zhang
About Program Major Year Hometown Shallow Roots to Rooted Purpose: Turning Struggle into Strength Bill began his time at UBC struggling to understand why the academic habits he built no longer worked. After facing academic probation and seeking support, he gradually rebuilt his foundation through mentorship, research experience in Indonesia, and meaningful involvement in campus […]
Centering Community Voices in Impact and Engagement
Centering Community Voices in Impact and Engagement About NameTitleCompanyFirst Nations Fisheries Council of BCGrad yearProgram Following graduation from the UBC Bachelor of Science in Food and Resource Economics program in 2023, Etana Tam transitioned into a position with the First Nations Fisheries Council of BC. During her time in LFS, Etana explored a wide range […]
Tuan Hoang
About Pronouns Program Major Hometown Redefining Success Through a Non-Linear Journey Tuan is a fourth-year student in the Food and Resource Economics program. He started in the Food, Nutrition and Health program, but after his third year, he realized his passion lay in the economic and policy side of food systems. In his third year, […]
Kim Ngo
About Pronouns Program Major Hometown Home Away From Home Kim is a fifth year student in the Food, Nutrition and Health (FNH) program, pursuing a double major in Food and Nutritional Sciences. Originally from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, she moved to Vancouver in high school and quickly fell in love with the city’s natural […]
Crafting a Career with Purpose: Pathway from LFS to Environmental Innovation
Crafting a Career with Purpose: Pathway from LFS to Environmental Innovation About NameTitleCompanyWWF – InternationalGrad yearProgramMajor Maggie is an award-winning alum of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS). She shared her inspiring journey of overcoming challenges, from her time as an LFS student to building her current career. She reflected on how the […]
A Lifelong Commitment to UBC, Leadership, and Student Mentorship
We asked David Kitts, the new Dean pro tem and triple alum of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems about his role as a mentor.
Ashley Jang
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Working in a Hospital Setting as a Clinical Dietitian
Following graduation from the UBC Dietetics program in June 2023, Valerie Leung swiftly transitioned into the role of Clinical Dietitian at both Vancouver General Hospital and BC Children’s Hospital. From serving as the first-year representative to the Vice President Internal in the LFS Undergraduate Society (LFS|US), Valerie took particular advantage of early career leadership opportunities at LFS.
Brewing Success: How to Be Bold as an Entrepreneur
Exceptional entrepreneurs stand out for their remarkable products in addition to the passion and unique perspectives they bring to their ventures. From his early days at UBC, where thoughts about a career were far away, to now running a successful business at Moving Coffee Roastery, Edmond Keung…