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I have worked in a variety of laboratory and research settings: as a research analyst for NovaBioMed Inc. in Kentville, NS (2005-2006), as a genetics researcher for a group at UBC (2007), as a quality control technician for Ashland chemicals in Winfield, B.C. (2007-2008), and as a chemical technologist at Suncor Energy in Fort McMurray, AB (2008-2009). I taught chemistry at the University of Alberta as a laboratory instructor and help-session tutor (2010-2011). A significant portion of my research involved the chemical synthesis of model asphaltenes in an organic/inorganic research group. I have been a chemistry professor at AVÌìÌà since 2018.

Credentials:
MSc, Chemistry, University of Alberta
BHK, Human Kinetics, UBC
BSc, Chemistry and Physics, OUC

I grew up in the Okanagan where I completed my BSc (Hons) in Chemistry at UBCO. During my undergraduate studies I also gained experience in the world of water working in a water conservation/public outreach role and as a lab technician at the Duteau Water Treatment Plant. I then pursued my MSc research under Dr. Keillor at the University of Ottawa, where I specialized in organic chemistry and chemical biology.  I discovered my passion for teaching early during my studies as a Chemistry Tutor and Teaching assistant and I am thrilled to have returned home to teach Chemistry at OC! I serve as a dual member of the Water Engineering Technology (WET) and Chemistry Departments and currently hold the position of Chair of the WET Department. I have been a professor at OC since 2019. Outside the classroom, you’ll likely find me enjoying the natural beauty of this region!

Credentials:
MSc, Chemistry, University of Ottawa
BSc (Hons), Chemistry, UBC Okanagan
P. Chem

I did my BSc in Chemistry at La Sierra University in Southern California and then went on to do my MSc in Biochemistry at Lomas Linda University.  My research studied protein uptake in Caco2 cells, which are used as a model for intestinal epithelial barrier.  It specifically studied using HIV-1 Tat peptide to target and increase uptake in enterocytes.  Although I started my career doing research for a biotechnology firm (Invitrogen) in San Diego, California, my first desire was to become a teacher.  I came back to Vernon in 2006, and shortly thereafter returned to school to get my BEd in Math/Science Secondary AVÌìÌÃ.  I joined the college in 2009, teaching in the Adult Upgrading department.  It is rewarding to be able to share my love of chemistry with others, particularly students.  

Credentials:
MSc, Biochemistry, Loma Linda University
BEd, Secondary AVÌìÌÃ, University of British Columbia Okanagan
BSc, Science, La Sierra University

Although my initial career goal was to work as an academic researcher, various life influences brought me to my first real job as a teacher at the high school level in an international school in Bangkok, Thailand. After eleven years, I moved back to Canada and was fortunate to join the Chemistry Department at AVÌìÌà in 2005. Now having taught science for over a quarter century, I continue to be curious about and humbled by the art and science of learning and teaching.

Credentials:
PhD, Biochemistry, University of Guelph
BSc, Chemistry, McGill University
Dipl. Ed., McGill University

Credentials:
PhD, Chemistry, WSU

I did my B.Sc. (Chemistry) at the University of Guelph and M.Sc. at SFU, where I studied thermal expansion properties of d10 dicyanometallate coordination polymers under the supervision of Prof. Danny Leznoff. I have been teaching since 2011 and became a professor at AVÌìÌà in 2013. I am passionate about helping students understand challenging chemical concepts and develop important transferable skills. I love nature so I enjoy activities that get me outside in my free time, like hiking, birding, and cross-country skiing. 

Credentials:
MSc, Inorganic Chemistry, Simon Fraser University
BSc, Chemistry, University of Guelph

Chemistry is my passion and I enjoy teaching students Chemistry in a way that is easy to understand and fun to learn! During the summer I spend time hiking, cycling, and camping and in the winter I love cross country skiing with my family.

Credentials:
BSc Hon., MSc, Chemistry, UBC

It is my joy and privilege to teach chemistry and see my students grow in knowledge, understanding, competence, and a sense of wonder. I completed by PhD in 2016 under the supervision of Prof. Mike Wolf (UBC Vancouver) where I designed and synthesized novel electrocatalysts for carbon dioxide conversion. This project combined a wide breadth of chemical subdisciplines: organic and inorganic synthetic chemistry, catalysis, electrochemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, and quantum-mechanical computational design and modelling of molecular properties. I love to bring a broad, relevant, and applied perspective to my chemistry courses.

Credentials:
PhD, Chemistry, UBC Vancouver
BSc (Hons), Chemistry, UBC Okanagan