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Tell us about yourself.
When I started learning about the challenges of environmental sustainability, it honestly gave me a lot of anxiety. The more I learned, the more pessimistic I felt about the future. I chose a career in sustainability as I wanted to work towards a future that feels more hopeful and exciting. I explored environmental science but realized I wanted more math and physics. That is when I found the SEE program, where its multidisciplinary engineering approach appealed to me.

What was your most memorable moment from your time at SFU?
My most memorable moment was placing second in the consulting category at the 2024 Canadian Engineering Competition, with my amazing teammates Erin Flood, Amanda Luu and Jasleen Sandhu. In just eight hours, we developed a proposal to address drought concerns in Calgary by balancing technical, financial, social and environmental factors. It was one of the most stressful yet rewarding experiences of my life, and it showed me that pushing yourself out of your comfort zone is totally worth it!

How has your experience at SFU prepared you for your career path?
Through the SEE program, I completed several industry co-ops, including an exciting role as Controls Engineer intern at General Fusion. These experiences gave me insight into the differences between engineering in industry and academia, while strengthening my technical, teamwork and communication skills. I also grew a lot— developing more assertiveness, self-confidence and a stronger awareness of how I can contribute to a team.

If you could give one piece of advice to incoming students, what would it be?
Do not be afraid to get involved with clubs, design teams, competitions, or student council. It is easy to tunnel vision on good grades, but these extra-curricular experiences make your time at SFU richer and more rewarding. Even if imposter syndrome makes you doubt yourself, give it a shot! You may surprise yourself with what you’re capable of.

What are your future plans?
I plan to take a break to travel, including a two- to three-week road trip through Banff and Jasper this fall! Afterwards, I will be pursuing a controls or electrical engineering role and begin working towards obtaining my Professional Engineer license.