Marley Blok is an alumna of the Applied Biology program and currently volunteers with Veterinarians Without Borders in their Volunteers Engaged in Gender-Responsive Technical Solutions Program, or VETS for short. Working with local Ghanaian organizations, Blok's goal is to create sustainable socioeconomic change in rural communities through improving health in animal production systems.
Meet Jennifer Appiah, our student spotlight! Jennifer is a 2022 recipient of the Freybe Award in Nutrition and Dietetics and is currently completing her first year as part of UBC’s Master of Nutrition and Dietetics’ first ever cohort.
Daniel Bateson
BSc
Applied Plant and Soil Science
Meet Daniel Bateson, an APBI alumni who works in horticulture.
Caroline Baldwin
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition & Health
Dietetics
After finishing my undergraduate degree in Dietetics, I hope to do graduate research that contributes to the world's collective understanding of human nutrition.
Kynzie Wagar
Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology
Applied Animal Biology
I have always had a love of animals and science! After finishing my undergraduate degree in Applied Animal Biology, I hope to go to veterinary school.
Ayasha Santoso
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition & Health
Nutritional Sciences
I greatly value how nutrition influences our life choices and hope to pursue a healthcare career that involves strengthening the health and well-being of others.
Sofia Faugno
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition & Health
Dietetics
I hope to become a Dietitian to create an environment that supports inclusion and equity for all people, and to help them develop positive relationships with food.
Pailin Chongchitnant
BSc
Meet Pailin Chongchitnant, a chef, author, and YouTuber who has recently published her second cookbook!
Daisy Shen
BSc
Daisy Shen is a Food Service Supervisor at Peace Arch Hospital. She coordinates and supervises 30 food service workers to ensure smooth food service operation.
Xanyar Mohammadi
Food, Nutrition and Health
Meet Xanyar Mohammadi, whose research focuses on developing a new type of packaging material for food products that can easily decompose and have a low environmental impact.
Paul Molund
Food Science
Congratulations to Paul Molund (PhD’85) on receiving a 2023 Alumni Builder Award!
Jason Pang
Bachelor of Science in Global Resource Systems
Customized for GRS students
I hope to support businesses in their transition to a low carbon, resource-efficient, and socially-inclusive economy.
Pamely Keung, Earth's Own Food Company
Food, Nutrition and Health
Meet Pamely Keung, an alumna who leads the innovation, regulatory and technical support segments at Earth's Own Food Company.
Wing Cheong
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health
Food, Nutrition and Health
I have a strong interest in health and well-being so, naturally, LFS was the perfect choice for me.
Dorothy Dinh
Food, Nutrition and Health
Meet Dorothy Dinh, an alumni and entrepreneur! With two growing small businesses under her belt, Dorothy talks about entrepreneurship, social media growth, and the LFS community.
Helen Zhou
Food, Nutrition and Health
New graduate, Helen Zhou is the Marketing Coordinator for Herbaland Gummies. With a degree in food, nutrition and health, Helen has found herself in a career that compliments her degree, while being able to showcase the marketing skills she is developing.
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
Honours 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.