As a PhD candidate at the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry, I am researching the link between forest-based interventions, environmental factors, and health outcomes. My dissertation topic, “Effects of Forest Bathing and Environmental Factors on Individual Health Responses in Vancouver Parks,” is a randomized controlled trial supported by the Shuttleworth Foundation and Nature Vancouver.
In addition to my academic pursuits, I am a certified Forest Therapy Guide and an Earth Charter Educator and GLOBE Teacher. I am also the co-creator of the Interest Driven Life project. My technology background includes co-founding three organizations: KitHub, LA Makerspace, and Connected Camps and software development at Microsoft.
Projects
Web3
I’m interested in decentralized science and how the blockchain can be utilized to make science more inclusive, accessible and affordable. I created a generative art project with my family to explore the technology.
More Trees Please
A monthly newsletter for tree lovers focused on finding our well-being amongst the trees and re-connecting with the natural world.
Interest Driven Life
What if your interests were the driving factor in your life? What would that look like? Let’s find out.
Forest Therapy Sessions
2023
Urban Forestry Field School
UBC Climate Change Hub
UBC Faculty of Forestry
Wild & Immersive
2022
19 sessions for clinical trial research at Stanley Park, Pacific Spirit Regional Park, Jericho Beach Park, and Malcolm Knapp Research Forest.
International Forest Therapy Conference
Recent Talks
Sensing the Forest: Participatory Trail Assessment
July 2022, International Conference on Forest Therapy
Forest Bathing in B.C. Parks
May 2022, Salt Spring Trail & Nature Club, Salt Spring Island
How the Japanese Practice of Taking In the Forest Atmosphere Through Your Senses Can Promote Health and Wellbeing
April 2022, Arrowsmith Naturalists, Qualicum, B.C
Forest Bathing and Evidence-based Research
February 2022, Smithers Climate Action Group, Smithers, B.C.
Articles
Noise Pollution: How To Measure Its Effects On Your Health
Practical guide that explains how to measure noise and learn how it’s affecting your health. Continue reading
Forest Medicine: The Science Behind How I Manage Wellbeing
Research focused article on preventative measures against lifestyle-related diseases. Continue reading
Full STEAM Ahead: Build Subjects And Skills
I wrote for The Canadian magazine about how International schools in Tokyo teach STEAM subjects. Continue reading
I’m a Meme
In 2010, my husband took a photo of me and my son on the Paris Metro. Little did we know, that chance moment would turn into a viral meme and spark a journey to find the stranger in the photo. Thanks to the power of the internet, we were able to locate the man in just two days. Our experience is a poignant reminder of the connections we share as human beings. Read our story