jennifer in health & tech.
July 2019-August 2020 • Research, Data Analysis, Neuroscience
investigating brain tech @ healthtech connex inc.
Falling in love with an innovative, collaborative environment that I always dreamed to find. Diving deep into crazy new technologies to help people walk again and rehabilitate from brain disorders.
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November 2019-Now • Web Dev, Product Dev, UI/UX
reflect - a website blocker for digital well-being and mindfulness
Four friends from across North America come together to create a web extension that helps people focus on their work in the digital space, with a more mindful twist. Available now on the Chrome and Firefox store!
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Summer 2020 • Web Dev, UX/UI, Writing
creating this personal website
Other than learning how to code in HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap, this project really made me reflect deeply about my personal goals and values. After several existential crises and design iterations, I’m happy to say that I’ve finally created - from scratch - a digital space that truly embodies me.
April 2020-Now • Research, Outreach, Non-Profit
increasing covid-19 medical supply accessibility @ osms-bc
Becoming a part of this powerful, dedicated group of volunteers that is doing all that it can to fight COVID-19, wave after wave. I dabbled in researching sterialization equipment, organizing a mask awareness campaign, and creating BC’s most comprehensive database of medical supply manufacturers.
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July 2020-Now • Neuroscience, AI, Research
cortech: waterloo’s neurotech student design team
Furthering my interest in neuroscience, I joined a team of students with alike interests to improve the well-being of people through neurotechnology. So far, I've help prototype an EEG-based pain monitoring system to allow for physicians to better administer opiod drugs to patients, at MedHacks @John Hopkins University.
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September 2020-Now • Design Thinking, Engineering
designing a better weight management system for individuals with SCI
Currently, there are no universal and user-friendly solutions to allow wheelchair users with spinal cord injury - a population most prone to obesity issues - manage their weight independently at home. In my design course, my team tackled this problem space through the iterative design process.
jennifer in social impact.
July 2020-Now • Project Management, Startup
turning moonshots into earthshots @ futureshot factory
Joining a team of passionate boss women who want to change the world. Working on projects ranging from SDG #13 (climate action) to SDG #4 (quality education) by working with partner companies like IBM, Girl Up, Project Vesta, and more.
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2019-2020 • Project Management, Outreach, Public Speaking
cahsmun: promoting global issue activism in high school students
Working with talented team members for whom I now call family. As one of Canada’s largest Model UN conferences, I organized all things logistics, from sponsorships to keynote speakers.
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Winter 2019 • Outreach, Event Planning, Leadership
supporting the foster youth @ sos children’s village bc
Did you know 3/5 of the homeless population were once in the child welfare system? For Christmas, Fraser Heights LEO Club fundraised to help youth transitioning out of foster care, a time where they are the most isolated and vulnerable. We partnered with our school’s art club to create cute handmade cards, too!
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2017-2020 • Outreach, Event Planning, Storytelling
act of love initiative: destigmatizing homelessness
Addressing the stigma surrounding Surrey’s growing homeless population through bi-annual care package distributions. Reaching 200+ people in need, and using our platform to learn about and amplify stories.
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2016-2020 • Leadership, Mentorship, Education
empowering the next generation of youth leaders @ fh leo club
Running one of my school’s largest student clubs as co-president. Focussing on fostering leadership potential, providing service opportunities, and workshops to develop essential skills and to learn about issues prevalent in our own community.
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