MABRRI is excited to introduce our current Student Research Assistants (RAs) of Vancouver Island University. Our Student RAs support all aspects of project work and we could not do what we do without them!
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Emma is a graduate student in the Master of Community Planning program at VIU. She completed her undergraduate degree at Simon Fraser University with a major in Resource and Environmental Management and a certificate in Urban Studies. Emma grew her love for the field of planning through her work and volunteer experience in a municipal planning role prior to starting school at VIU. Emma’s research interests include development planning and the importance of public engagement within the planning process. At MABRRI, Emma is working as a Research Assistant on the Town of Qualicum Beach Development Review Process Project.
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Mailyn is a graduate student in the Master of Community Planning program at Vancouver Island University. She completed her undergraduate degree at Simon Fraser University with a major in Communication, minor in Sustainable Development and certificate in Sustainable Community Development. Mailyn is passionate about environmental issues and hopes to build livable communities that improve the quality of life. Mailyn is joining MABRRI as a Research Assistant on the Town of Qualicum Beach Development Review Process.
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Nisha is currently a graduate student in the Master of Community Planning program at VIU. She finished her Bachelor’s in Architecture at MSAJAA, Anna University, in India. She developed an interest in Urban design and Planning whilst competing in Urban design competitions in Architecture school and meeting local planners and designers. She later volunteered at an alternative community building project which strengthened and expanded her interest in the field. She comes from a culturally-rich country with a diverse history and her interests in the planning field have been influenced by her experiences in India and the stark contrast of learning about planning in Vancouver Island, while working for MABBRI as a Research Assistant. Engaging in varied projects in the past few years, her interests in the planning field grew to include Multicultural planning, New Urbanism, Sustainable Community building, Permaculture design and Earthen Architecture.
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Pooja is a second-year student pursuing Master of Community Planning at VIU. She previously completed her Bachelor in Planning from Amity University, India. Before starting the MCP program, Pooja worked as a team leader for Ministry of Social Development for improving accessibility in the public buildings of Delhi, India for Persons with Disabilities. She also worked as an analyst dealing with green building certification and Environment Impact Assessment for public and private buildings in Delhi, India. She has a PG Diploma in Geoinformatics. Being passionate about urban planning and urban transformations Pooja has always tried to acquire related knowledge through education and experience in the field. Her area of interests are community planning, parks and recreation planning, climate change and resilience, urban policy, and urban transformations.
Pooja is working for MABRRI as a Research Assistant on the Development Review Process, as a partnership with VIU and the Town of Qualicum Beach.
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Vladis recently completed his Bachelor of Arts in Geography program (VIU Urban and Social Sustainability Stream) and will be continuing his studies at a graduate level (VIU Remote Sensing and Advanced GIS program). Vladis has a keen interest in mapping and GIS applications, and is currently assisting the MABRRI team with various GIS tasks. In his spare time, Vlad enjoys spending time in nature, traveling and playing rugby. He is excited to be a part of the MABRRI team and is looking forward to contributing to its projects. Vladis values a chance to acquire new skills and to learn from his colleagues at MABRRI.