WHO AM I

I am a 2025 graduate of the undergraduate Chemical Engineering program at the University of Waterloo. My previous roles have given me valuable insight into the research world, process and manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, and developing and implementing sustainable policies and regulations. Throughout my degree, I gained international experience completing an 8-month international co-op in Hamburg, Germany, and a 6-month international exchange semester at Swansea University in Wales.

My primary area of interest is creating a more sustainable future. I am specifically interested in sustainable plastics through material design, recycling, and sustainable processes, as well as in bio-based materials, to work towards a circular economy. I know I want to contribute to meaningful, inclusive, and impactful work in the STEM fields that focus on the environment and bettering society.

Please see my resume for more information about my skills and experience, as well as my contact information. I would love to hear from you!

ABOUT ME

My hometown is Kingston, but I studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo, and through international opportunities, I developed a love for travel. I was fortunate enough to go to Germany for 8 months for a co-op and then Wales for 6 months for an exchange semester, where afterwards, I did some travelling in Europe through TrustedHouseSitters. Immediately after finishing exams in my final semester, I went to Argentina for a month to volunteer on farms as a WWOOFer. These experiences have taught me a lot about myself, and they have given me an even greater appreciation for other cultures and people.

Bruce Peninsula National Park, Canada 2024

I've grown up playing competitive sports my entire life, and staying physically active has always been important to me. I have found new enjoyment through climbing and long-distance running, while of course still enjoying the sports I grew up with, speed skating and soccer. I have tried surfing and windsurfing a few times, and I would love to do more. Hiking and camping have also become favourite outdoor activities. Anything I can do outdoors, I enjoy. In quieter moments, I enjoy knitting, reading, listening to podcasts, baking, doing jigsaw puzzles, and language learning. Lately, I've been focusing on Spanish and German.

EXPERIENCE

Co-op Positions

Research Intern @ Emnandi Bioplastics X ASTUTE Centre of Excellence : Jan 2024 - June 2024

Skills: Experimental design, literature reviews, mechanical properties testing, LaTeX

Conducted mechanical testing on recycled PLA (DSC, MFI, tensile), serving as a key enabler for a vast number of experiments and achieving a highly comprehensive analysis within a limited timeline and budget: significantly enhanced the speed and accuracy of our work, ensuring that the results were conclusive and enabled the company to set the foundations for further research and commercialization

Performed a comprehensive literature review on PLA and recycled PLA properties, supporting innovative projects and advancing understanding in the field

Research Assistant @ Hamburg University of Technology : May 2023 - Dec 2023

Skills: Python, data processing, academic research, geotechnical engineering lab tests, LiDAR scanning

Designed and executed 150+ geotechnical laboratory experiments (Atterberg limits, triaxial, sedimentation) to evaluate the impact of salinity on clay behaviour and adhesion mechanisms relevant to tunnelling and underground construction

Analyzed experimental data using Python and MATLAB, integrating outputs from specialized geotechnical software and LiDAR point clouds to generate quantitative insights, preparing publication-ready data

Conducted in-depth literature reviews on emerging research into salinity–clay interactions to establish design criteria and support project recommendations

Project Engineering Student @ Zeton Inc. : Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

Skills: AutoCAD P&ID, packaging and shipping, purchase orders, VBA for Excel

Inspected, verified, and tagged 250+ instruments, valves, and equipment on-site using P&IDs, AutoCAD, and NavisWorks, ensuring accurate alignment between design and plant conditions

Automated label generation and documentation workflows with Excel and VBA, significantly reducing labour time

Coordinated with vendors to create purchase orders and BOMs in Microsoft Dynamics, and assisted with packaging optimization to ensure efficient and accurate project shipping

Engineering Student @ Environment and Climate Change Canada : Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

Skills: ISO Standards, QA, verification and validation, accreditation, SOP development

Supported the Quality Assurance Program for the Clean Fuel Regulations by developing SOPs, internal guidance documents, and literature reviews to guide implementation and compliance

Gained hands-on experience with verification and validation processes, certification pathways, risk assessments, and accrediting body requirements while increasing expertise in ISO standards for life cycle assessment (LCA), greenhouse gases (GHGs), and environmental management

Created clear, detailed presentations to communicate complex regulatory and technical concepts to diverse stakeholders, ensuring alignment with international GHG reporting frameworks

Research Assistent @ SNOLAB : May 2021 - August 2021

Skills: Clean labs, QA, remote troubleshooting, controls testing

Supported commissioning of two underground tellurium (Te) chemical plants by conducting controls testing, chemical analyses, and QA testing to ensure safe startup and adherence to project timelines

Collaborated with R&D teams to troubleshoot processes, including isolating impurities in chemical compounds and validating quality standards

Contributed to the SNO+ collaboration by assisting with remote detector monitoring, preparing hourly performance reports, and completing technical project tasks during operational shifts

Volunteer and Leadership Roles

University of Waterloo Engineering Society

International Food Fair Director: Sept - Dec 2024

Hosted 400+ attendees, providing a platform to share the food and culture of 8 student societies

Facilitated communication with university clubs for an international food fair event

Coordinated with the faculty, the undergraduate student society, and the engineering society about event logistics

EDI Commissioner: Jan 2022 - April 2023

Spearheaded initiatives such as inclusivity training and cultural open mic nights, and continued on several initiatives such as policy review to improve the EDI of the society

Worked with the executive team and faculty to aid in the education of the importance of EDI

Re-established the portfolio to full capacity since before COVID

Awarded the Engineering Society President's Award: awarded for valuable assistance to the activities of the society

Office Staff Member: Jan 2022 - April 2023

Assisted students with EngSoc services and logistics for events, such as room booking and equipment rental

Directed students to different engineering resources related to academics, mental health, athletics and other campus services

Exam Bank Director: Sept - Dec 2021

Manaaged and organized over 100+ exam bank submissions

Troubleshot login issues with several students, ensuring access to the bank

Facilitated raffles, increasing submissions by 200%

Awarded the Engineering Society President's Award: awarded for valuable assistance to the activities of the society

University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering

Engineering Faculty Embassador: Sept 2022 - April 2025

ASpoke to prospective students about engineering at Waterloo, answering several questions through panels and webinars

Participated in marketing campaigns leading to 50k+ views and increasing social media engagement

Led 50+ department and faculty tours

Logistics and Travel Director for CFES' Conference on Diversity in Engineering @ UW 2023 : Jan 2023 - Nov 2023

Worked with logistics team to coordinate venues and catering for 200+ attendees

Negotiated travel discounts for delegates with airline, bus, and train companies, providing 10 to 15% discounts

Kingston Striders Speed Skating Club

Assistant Coach: Sept 2015 - Apr 2021

Assisted with supervision and ensured the safety of up to 30 skaters in the development group, youth and adults

Led weekly early morning practices of the advanced group with programming assistance from the head coach

Planned and carried out lesson plans for youth learning to skate and speed skate over 8-month periods in the skating season

Chauffeured and helped the young athletes at local competitions be on time and prepare for their races

Engineers Without Borders UW Chapter

Digital Marketing Specialist for collaboration with CEMCOD : Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

Design social media graphics and organize social media campaigns for an NGO in Uganda, successfully increasing engagement and awareness of media literacy by 20%

Collaborated with the UX/UI design team to improve website design

Workshop Member for Youth Engagement and Design Portfolio: Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

Assisted in planning and carrying out a workshop in collaboration with the Engineering Change Lab on engineering mindset and ethics for 20+ university students

Organized workshop about water consumption and scarcity for high school students, virtually delivering to 3 classes of approximately 25 students each

PROJECTS

Capstone Design Project: Mechanical and Materials Co-lead @ UW

Skills: Autodesk Fusion 360, mechanical design, budget management, experimental design, presentation skills

Gabura Union, in Bangladesh, faces water salinity issues that have only been increasing due to rising sea levels, with groundwater conductivity levels between 2060 and 3190 µS/cm, far above the WHO water quality limit of 750 µS/cm. Current desalination methods are costly and inaccessible to rural areas. Our team of 4 investigated a sustainable and small-scale solar still desalination system with the objective of being accessible to residents. The final design was composed of a water basin with a glass cover, enhanced with stilts and mirrors to direct sunlight onto its metallic base, improving heat transfer efficiency and desalinated water throughput.

I was the mechanical and materials co-lead in the development of our modular design, as well as the administrative and organizational lead. Technical tasks included experimental testing, construction of the prototype, and the 3D modelling and assembly guide of the prototype using Autodesk Fusion 360. Administrative tasks included room booking and scheduling, meeting documentation, and overall file management.

My team and I competed in the Map the System campus finals at UW in 2025, where we placed in the top 5 of over 50 applicants.

Assembly Video Guide

Publication @ TUHH

Skills: Python, literature reviews, geotechnical lab tests

From May 2023 to December 2023, I was working a co-op at the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), assisting with research on clay and the effects of salt on its geotechnical properties.

In this role, I designed and executed the geotechnical lab tests (Atterberg limits and sedimentation), analyzed the results in Python, and prepared publication-ready data.

A conference paper titled "Influence of sodium chloride solutions on compressibility of reconstituted illite", where I received co-author credits, was published in June 2025 at the 5th International Symposium on Frontiers in Offshore Geotechnics. The article can be viewed on ResearchGate: here

Sedimentation Columns - figure taken from article

Graphic Design @ EWB UW X CEMCOD

Skills: Graphic design, Canva, collaboration with NGOs

From September 2021 to December 2021, I was a member of the Engineers Without Borders (EWB) UW chapter design portfolio, where we collaborated with different start-ups and NGOs in Africa.

Working with an organization based in Uganda, the Center for Media Literacy and Community Development (CEMCOD), as a digital marketing specialist, I created social media graphics for a social media campaign with the objective to increase the engagement and awareness of media literacy. Our team created several different graphics, increasing media engagement and awareness by 20%.

Example graphics designed

Graphic Design and Website Copywriter

Skills: Graphic design, Squarespace, HTML/CSS, e-commerce

Ravens Rest Retreat is a coastal farm stay located on the Minas Basin in Nova Scotia, offering experiences of a farm tour and a Nordic-style spa area. I helped with many different areas of the business, including financial reporting, interactions with guests, and marketing.

I helped make updates to the Squarespace website to add a local attractions page with interactive map links, and integrating a scheduling tool, streamlining the experience booking process. I also helped launch their online store using Square eCommerce. Furthermore, I managed the social media, increasing interactions by 66.7% and views by 10K over a one-month period, as well as other promotional material.

VOLUNTEER TRAVEL

TrustedHousesitters

After completing my exchange in Wales, I decided to take the summer off to travel, and as a student, budget travel was the goal. I discovered TrustedHousesitters, a website that connects house and pet sitters with homeowners around the world, offering accommodation in exchange for pet care. As someone who has pets back home, it felt like a perfect fit. The homeowners showed me around before they left, and I had the chance to experience the local culture and explore the area like a local.

Saint-Cergue, Switzerland

Milan, Italy

London, England

WWOOF

I knew that after finishing my final semester, I wanted to take a so-called "grad trip," but I wasn’t sure where to go or what to do. Many of my classmates had made plans with friends, but that wasn’t the case for me. Since I had started learning Spanish a year earlier and was eager to improve quickly, I decided to choose a Latin American country to immerse myself in the language. Some of my friends had taken part in a farming and gardening exchange through WWOOF in Portugal, which inspired me to look into it as another great budget-friendly travel option. After doing some research, I realized it would be a perfect fit.

I was fortunate to spend an entire month in Argentina working on two different farms, learning many new skills, immersing myself in Argentinian culture, improving my Spanish, and meeting amazing people.

La Cumbre, Córdoba, Argentina

In La Cumbre, I was helping build a greenhouse using stainless steel rods and polycarbonate. The farm was fully run on solar power, and we used a solar cooker to cook many of our meals. I learned about building a greenhouse in terms of materials, positioning, and the space inside, as well as about using a solar cooker.

El Bolsón, Patagonia, Argentina

In El Bolsón, I was doing lots of carpentry work for a house being built in the town and assisting with preparing the large garden for winter. I learned how to use several power tools for woodworking, such as mitre saws, sanders, and about construction, and how to protect gardens over the winter.

Raven's Rest Retreat

In the summer of 2025, I spent my time helping at Ravens Rest Retreat, a farm stay on the coast of Nova Scotia. I was able to do this as I have a connection to the owner, and she and her partner were happy for me to come help in the summer, their busiest time of year. Here, they have highland cows, alpacas, chickens, and a donkey, where I helped with some of the daily animal care, including feeding and collecting eggs. I have also helped the owners with checking in guests, cleaning the cabins, giving farm tours, and some landscaping of the garden. With my engineering and science background, I have helped the owners streamline a lot of their administrative tasks, such as bookkeeping and scheduling, using Excel VBA. I have helped with website design using HTML/CSS to enhance the base template that Squarespace provides, and managed their social media. Additionally, I have written several SOPs to aid in overall documentation, but also to increase the value of the business to ensure an established turnkey business.

ADVENTURES

I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to travel, experience new things, and meet new people. These are some of my favourite photos from my different adventures.

Speed Skating Competition in Clarington, qualifying me for Nationals in Calgary March, 2018

Climbing at Slate Quarry, Snowdon, Wales, March 2024

Completing 130km of Camino de Santiago Portuguese Way December 2023

Ucluelet, Vancouver Island, British Columbia June 2025

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