| Resource Specialization | Climate Change and Food Security |
| Region Specialization | East Asia |
| Hometown | Takoma Park, USA,Takoma Park, USA |
Why did you join GRS?
I wanted to find a way to study climate change from an interdisciplinary, intersectional perspective. In GRS, I get to focus on food access and climate justice.
Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did?
I wanted to study climate change from the perspective of adaptation, specifically for food security and food systems. GRS let me combine those interests and also keep studying Mandarin.
Where did you travel to (or where are you going) for your international experience(s)?
I went on exchange to National Taiwan Normal University last term!
What did you learn from your international experiences?
I learned so much about Taiwan, international climate movements, and climate adaptation and disaster management from the perspective of a Pacific island. I improved my Chinese and met loads of incredible people.
Do you have a favorite course you’ve taken at UBC?
GEOG 313: Environmental Justice and BEST 308: Land Use Management and Planning are some of my favorites. I also love all the UBC CHIN courses I’ve taken.
What do you like best about the GRS program?
I love the sense of community, and I love that everyone is celebrated for having niche and unique interests and given the freedom to explore them.
If you could do anything (with unlimited funds) what would you do?
With unlimited funds, I would erase colonial debt around the world and grant formerly colonized countries and people the climate reparations needed to survive and sustain the climate crisis.
Are you particularly proud of a time you were part of a community engagement initiative at UBC?
– Getting UBC to divest from fossil fuels in 2019 with UBC350/CJUBC
– Running a silly AMS campaign for a silly viral rat on climate, food security & affordability issues & winning second place
Is there any project, association, or volunteer opportunity that you would like other GRSers to know about?
Ask me for more info abt:
– Climate Justice UBC, and our RBC divestment and community reinvestment campaigns at climatejusticeubc.org
– Sprouts and food security work on campus
– UBC Climate Hub
– The Remy the Rat campaign
– Migrant Students United’s campaign to end the international student health fee
– Directed studies research into UBC’s connections with the fossil fuel industry through donations, research funding, and partnerships
Do you have any hidden talents?
I chipped my front tooth as a child and now I can whistle through it.