Helping things
take root.
Reforestation work has become part of my conservation journey. It brings the idea of restoration out of the abstract and into the living world.
A PATH WITH A FEW UNEXPECTED TURNS
From the lab
to the living world.
I was born and raised in Vancouver, with oceans and forests shaping my sense of home. That love of the living world has followed me through every chapter since.
I started out in science, earning a doctorate in biochemistry and researching universal blood. I loved asking questions and untangling complicated problems. Eventually, that curiosity took me into computing: I taught myself to code and moved into technology and product leadership.
I spent 6.5 years at Google building large-scale products and contributing to sustainability efforts, including tools to help people navigate extreme heat. Along the way, I kept wondering how technology could help people feel more connected to the world around them.
That question now follows me beyond the screen. I’ve been travelling through Asia, volunteering and learning alongside conservation organisations. My experiences have included reforestation, turtle nesting sites, turtle rescues, and bird research.
I’m especially interested in how culture, education, traditions, and everyday circumstances shape our relationship with nature. There’s a lot to learn from the people who care for a place every day.