Cheenar Shah
Cheenar Shah is an alumna currently employed with the BC Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries as a Climate Change Adaptation Program Advisor.
Oceania Kreutzer
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
Applied Animal Biology
LFS has provided me with more opportunities and support than I could have initially imagined.
Yolanda Masacha
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
Applied Animal Biology
I really love the safaris back home so I hope to pursue a career that involves wildlife rehabilitation and conservation.
Jordan Maynard
BSc (2012)
Agroecology
Jordan Maynard started Gibsons Farm in 2020 with his partner Robin Friesen. It’s a 40-minute ferry ride north of Vancouver, and a unique place that combines sustainable agricultural practices, promotion of local food products, and children’s programs offering outdoor experiences related to agriculture, managing land, and making food.
Nilanga Aki Bandara
Food, Nutrition and Health
Nilanga Aki Bandara has a Master’s in Kinesiology and is starting his Doctor of Medicine program at UBC in 2021. Aki is also a UBC Wesbrook Scholar.
Afnan Ali
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
Applied Animal Biology
My program has a lot of flexibility, and provides a variety of possible career options and opportunities.
Adrienne Nye
MSc (2009) in Plant Science
Adrienne Nye is a Scientific Communications and Creative Content Professional, with career experience at STEMCELL Technologies. She was a mentor in the 2020-21 LFS Mentorship Program.
Lexis Ly
BSc Applied Biology, 2020
MSc Candidate, Companion Animal Welfare
My work is guided by the principles of One Welfare, where the wellbeing of humans, animals and the environment are ultimately interconnected.
Bruna Silper
Doctor of Philosophy
Animal Science
The chance to do research at the UBC Dairy Research and Education Centre has allowed me to continue contributing to the development of dairy farming.
Eric Yu
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
Applied Animal Biology
There are so many opportunities to be involved within the greater UBC and Vancouver communities - there's always something interesting to do.
Maddy Huehn
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health
Food, Nutrition and Health
My focus is on preventative health care and how we can use nutrition and plant-based eating as a way to prevent and heal diseases.
Karen Fong
Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy
Food Science
The small and interconnected LFS community presented me with so many opportunities.
Lauren Rappaport
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Health
Master of Food Science
Food and Nutritional Sciences (Double Major)
Hands-on learning experiences provided the opportunity to learn how to apply knowledge learned in the classroom, and this set me up for success in my career.
Arisa Thamsuaidee
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Health
Food and Nutritional Sciences (Double Major)
My classes promoted group work and problem-based learning with other disciplines, which prepared me for my work in my industry today.
Melanie Liu
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health
Dietetics
I am developing the tools necessary to help address health inequities in my local community.
Rachel Ma
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health
Food, Nutrition and Health
I am deeply grateful for the communities I have been part of during my time in LFS
Lizzie Yan
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health
Dietetics
Pursue what you are passionate about - only you can decide what you want for your career.
Joanne Saunders
Bachelor of Home Economics
Home Economics
The electives that I took to complement my degree really helped to pave the way for the career I eventually fell into.
Albert Chang
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health
Food, Nutrition and Health
The leadership skills I've developed from volunteering in LFS mentoring program have helped with my own career advancement.
Chelsea Harris
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health
Food Science
I am proud to learn on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people.