Transferring into LFS: A Dietitian’s Story
Eleah is an award winning individual who transferred to the Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) where she found a strong sense of belonging and community. She values what she got out of LFS as it gave her the opportunity to explore her passion in human nutrition. Through the Dietetics Program in UBC, Eleah was able to explore her passion for human nutrition while gaining the skills and experiences that continue to shape her professional growth and success today. Her story highlights the power of mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the courage to pursue what truly inspires you.
Victoria Pitsiaeli
About NameVictoria PitsiaeliPronounsShe / HerProgramBachelor of Science in Global Resource Systems and Master of Management Dual DegreeYear3HometownPort Coquitlam, Canada Exploring Food Systems Through Science, Sustainability, and Community Victoria is an undergraduate student in the Global Resource Systems (GRS) program. She switched from the Applied Biology program to GRS after realizing she wanted to explore food […]
Desmond McCarthy
About NameDesmond MccarthyPronounsHe / HimDegreeBachelor of Science in Applied BiologyMajorApplied Animal BiologyYear4HometownOregon, USA Finding Connection and Community in LFS Desmond is a fourth-year undergraduate student in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS), in the Applied Biology Program, majoring in Applied Animal Biology. Originally from Eugene, Oregon, Desmond discovered a passion for marine biology, […]
Malcolm Davey
About NameMalcolm DaveyPronounsHe / HimProgramBachelor of Science in Applied BiologyMajorSustainable Agriculture and EnvironmentYear4HometownAbbotsford, BC Finding Belonging in a Close-Knit Faculty Malcolm Davey is a fourth-year student in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS), majoring in Sustainable Agriculture and Environment within the Applied Biology program. Originally from Abbotsford, British Columbia, Malcolm grew up on […]
Dean’s Message – LFS Community Connects
Dean’s Message June 30, 2025 – In this issue of LFS Community Connects, we welcome our newest alumni from spring convocation! As one of three founding faculties at UBC, LFS’s first convocation class goes far back to 1921. LFS was then known as the Faculty of Agriculture, and was one of the university’s original three […]
Questions and Answers: Pollinator Picnic at UBC Farm
Questions and Answers: Pollinator Picnic at UBC Farm What is going on during the Pollinator Picnic? The Pollinator Picnic marks the start of summer when UBC Farm gets into full swing – several activities are planned at a special Saturday Farmers’ Market on June 28, 2025, to demonstrate the important role that pollinators play in […]
Leonard Zheng
Leonard Zheng About NameLeonard ZhengGrad year2025ProgramBachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and HealthMajorFood, Nutrition and HealthMinorCommerce June 25, 2025 – Leonard Zheng has taken varied roles within LFS and UBC to build upon his leadership experiences – gaining valuable skills in finance, mentorship, sustainability work, and community building. Zheng served as VP Finance with the […]
Ashley Jang
Ashley Jang About NameAshley JangCurrent yearFourth yearProgramBachelors of Science in Applied BiologyMajorApplied Animal Biology June 25, 2025 – For Ashley Jang, it was those first-year jitters that kick-started her leadership involvement in LFS. Remembering how nervous she was on Imagine Day, she decided to volunteer at the following year’s event as an Orientation Leader so […]
Maria Serban
Maria Serban About NameMaria SerbanGrad year2025ProgramBachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and HealthMajorDietetics June 25, 2025 – Maria Serban feels fortunate to have made a positive impact on other students, instructors and community members throughout her time in LFS. A strong advocate for nutrition and health, Serban became involved in the Nutrikids club and progressed […]
Creating Impact Through Dietetics
Nicole Fetterly, a graduate of the UBC Dietetics program, has pursued a career path that highlights the diverse opportunities available in the field of nutrition. She started as a dietitian working in surgery and acute care and further explored other opportunities still related to nutrition She was able to learn more about the production of local BC products, developed menus to improve access of healthy food, taught nutrition to different audiences in different scales, and even develop resources such as a guidebook and even writing her own book!
This allowed Nikki to use what she learned from the Dietetics program while also doing what she is passionate about. As she gained numerous valuable insights form the various experiences she partook in, she was also able to gain awards from her dedication to her craft.