PhD Student

Alexandra is a PhD student in the Faculty of Environment (School of Resource and Environmental Management) at Simon Fraser University. Alex also holds a Master of Urban Planning from McGill University, a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Sustainable Community Development from Simon Fraser University, and a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from Saint Mary’s University.

Prior to her PhD, Alex worked as a transportation planning consultant in Vancouver (CAN) and London (UK) where she worked to deliver strategic planning projects that, whenever possible, were designed through an environmental and social equity lens. In addition to her work as a consultant, Alex has worked in the public sector (City of Kelowna) and several environmental non-profits, has published two academic articles focused on the intersection of social equity and active transportation, and presented at several international conferences, including but not limited to the Transportation Research Board conference in Washington D.C., and the London Walking and Cycling conference in London, UK. In her spare time, Alex can be found hanging out with her 2-year-old son (Liam), riding her bike, and cooking / eating food. 

Dedicated to the pursuit of environmental and social justice, Alex’s areas of interest include engaged research centered around securing equitable access to food, transportation, and housing.