About

Bonjour!

I’m Jacqueline, a researcher and educator specializing in environmental and medical education, with a particular focus on the interplay between individuals and their surroundings.

I currently work at the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine as part of their Family Practice Residency Program, where I’m exploring the nexus of healthcare delivery and community dynamics. I’m also enrolled in the MSc in Translational Health Sciences program at Oxford University to learn how to better support our future needs and preferences in healthcare delivery.

During the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown, I participated in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Covid-19 Challenge Global Hackathon where I connected with Dr. Aisha Liman. It was through that event that we later co-founded the Primary Compassionate Care Initiative, headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria. This initiative is aimed at advancing Sustainable Development Goals 3, 4, and 5, through comprehensive public health mentorship programs and initiatives focused on the empowerment of women within the healthcare landscape.

Dabbling in an array of outdoor activities, I’ve plunged into the Arctic depths alongside orca, I’ve climbed waterfalls in a single bound, and slid down snow-covered mountain tops. These experiences enrich my personal journey and deepen my understanding of the interplay between humanity, vulnerability, and the natural world.

When out in the woods, I love to build structures out of sticks and doodle small avian creatures. If my designs can make it to the gallery in one piece, they’re shown once a year at Smith & Vallee’s The Birds: Annual Bird Invitational.

Feel free to drop me a line if you’re interested in collaborating on a project.