Curriculum Vitae

Education

M.Sc. in Oceans and Fisheries
Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, University of British Columbia (2020–2022)
Thesis title: The influence of diet quality on divergent population trends of California sea lions in Mexico and the USA

B.Sc in Biology
University of British Columbia (2015–2020)
Minor in Applied Animal Biology, Co-operative Work Experience Program

Professional Experience

Communications Specialist & Research Assistant
Nippon Foundation Ocean Nexus and Simon Fraser University (2022–2025)

Laboratory Technician
Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada and University of British Columbia (2021-2022)

Teaching Assistant
First Year Seminar in Science (SCIE 113), The University of British Columbia (2020 – 2021)

Project Assistant and Communications Coordinator
Nippon Foundation Nereus Program (2020–2022)

Social Media Manager
Resilient Central America, The Nature Conservancy, Mexico (2019–2020)

Fisheries Project Assistant & Photographer
The Nature Conservancy, Mexico (2019)

Science Communication & Marketing Assistant
Applied Biological Materials (2019)               

Clinical Research Assistant
BC Children’s Hospital, Paediatric Cardiology (2018)


Languages

  • English (academic level)

  • Spanish (native speaker)

  • French (fluent)


Certifications

  • Knowledge Mobilization Certification (SFU)

  • PADI - Rescue & Dry Suit Diver

  • AIDA 1 - Freediver

  • Vancouver Film School Certificates: Introduction to Directing, Introduction to Cinematography

  • CPR/AED/First Aid (2022)

  • Dog Walker Certificate - Good Dog Academy


Volunteer Experience

  • Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF)

  • Vancouver Aquarium

  • Beaty Biodiversity Museum

  • The B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA)

  • Canadian Red Cross

  • Granville Island Veterinary Hospital

  • Southlands Therapeutic Riding Society (STaRS)

  • Consulate General of Mexico in Vancouver

  • Kleider Veterinary Services


Values

  • Equity & Justice

  • Feminism

  • Multiculturalism

  • Empathy & Compassion

  • Environmental Stewardship

  • Community & Connection