Product Planning & Marketing
Azuma Foods (Canada) Co., Ltd

With over 9 years of experience in the food CPG industry, Yuto applies quantitative data analysis and market research to guide product development/management focusing on introducing authentic Japanese foods to the Canadian market.

Junior Evaluation Analyst
Employment and Social Development Canada (Federal Government)

Sasha holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Food and Resource Economics from the University of British Columbia. She supports data collection, analysis and research activities to measure the impact of the Government of Canada’s National School Food Program

Financial Associate
AlphaSense

Chloe earned a Bachelor of Commerce specializing in finance and business analytics, followed by a Master of Food and Resource Economics at UBC. AlphaSense is an AI-powered market intelligence platform that helps professionals access and analyze financial, market, and company data to make informed decisions.

Junior Policy Analyst
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

At the OECD, Lauren collaborates with experts to support the work of policy makers by conducting research on topics identified as priorities by member countries. She currently researches climate change mitigation policies in the agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU) sectors.

Capacity Development Team Advisor
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq

Estefanny Felix, a graduate of the MFRE program at UBC, applies her analytical, economic, and communication skills as a Capacity Development Advisor with the Capacity Development Team (CDT). In her role, she leverages her expertise to support Indigenous communities.

Sustainability Reporting Specialist
Lundin Mining

After studying economics and working in environmental consulting, Ana leveraged her MFRE training in data management to transition into a role focused on ESG initiatives. In her current role, she is responsible for leading sustainability reporting efforts adhering to international frameworks and standards.

Regional Conservation PRO Lead – BC & Boreal
Ducks Unlimited Canada

In her works with Ducks Unlimited Canada, a national leader in wetland conservation and restoration, she draws from an engineering degree (2013) and seven years of environmental consulting experience, as well as an MFRE degree (2021) and post-MFRE work within the agri-food sector. In her current role, Haley leads strategic initiatives and partnerships into impactful conservation projects.

Sales Assistant
FPS Food Process Solutions

Along with his MFRE degree, Oliver holds a BCom from UBC’s Sauder School of Business and has previously worked in tech manufacturing, ag-tech, and education. At FPS, a food processing equipment manufacturer, Oliver supports the sales and marketing of FPS’ new processing technologies, from market research to technical selling.

Statistical Analyst
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)

Helen has a Bachelor in Science and has been working with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans upon her graduation from MFRE. She is responsible for analyzing data and creating visualizations using R and Excel.

Research Associate
Westwater Research

Working across the Western USA, Isabelle works as a water resource economist and provides water policy research, market valuation analysis, financial evaluation, and transfers transaction research. She advises clients such as equity investment firms, tribal governments, agricultural water users, municipalities, and academic researchers.

Relationship Manager, Business Financial Services
Royal Bank of Canada

James manages a diversified industries portfolio of valued business clients, including industries of manufacturing, healthcare, franchise and commercial real estate etc. In his role, James utilizes the economics, finance, and business management knowledge and the networking, presentation, and communication skills developed through MFRE.

Senior Policy Analyst
Government of Alberta (GoA)

Ife works in the Policy and Programs Division where he leads research and the development of health and social policies that impact Albertans. Leveraging skills in policy analysis and project management, he provides well-informed options across multifaceted areas including health, economic development, housing and education.

Senior Consultant, Trade & Customs Practice
KPMG

Gaosheng has experience working on various customs-related projects, including duty recovery, duty drawback, tariff classification, country of origin, customs valuation, customs compliance, and forced labor analysis.

Assistant Evaluator
Skeena Fisheries Commission

Molly provides independent economic evaluation of Indigenous fisheries and aquaculture project applications submitted to Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI) and Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI) programs. Molly makes project funding recommendations based on economic viability, due diligence and alignment with core program objectives.

Management Consultant
Serecon Inc.

Prior to completing the MFRE program, Ryan obtained a BSc. of Agribusiness from the University of Saskatchewan. At Serecon, an agricultural business consulting firm, Ryan uses his technical and professional skills gained at the MFRE program to execute contracts for his clients that range from private companies, producer organizations to government.

Portfolio Manager
BMO

Javier Mojardin manages credit underwriting and risk assessment for a portfolio of clients, primarily in the food and agribusiness sectors. His MFRE degree provided specialized financial analysis skills tailored to the agricultural industry, which, combined with his professional background in Mexico’s agricultural sector, prepared him to succeed in a dynamic and impactful role at BMO.

Senior Policy Analyst
BC Public Service

Kat specializes in climate change mitigation and adaptation policy development. Prior to this role, she gained extensive experience in sustainability consulting, supporting communities and organizations to reduce emissions, manage climate risks, and build climate resilience.

BI Developer/Analyst
Flight Centre Travel Group

Working in the Data Science Team, Liam focuses on designing and building Power BI reports for global users and company partners, utilizing skills in SQL, PowerQuery, and Power BI to support data-driven decisions across a wide range of businesses, from corporate travel to leisure brands.

Research & Data Analyst

Abdullah Jallow is an MFRE alumnus working at world renowned consulting firm KPMG as a Research & Data Analyst. He has also worked for the BC Council of Forest Industries and as an Economic Research Intern for the Central Bank of The Gambia.

Senior Research Analyst

Nick Gemperle, an MFRE alumnus currently employed as a Research Analyst with Ipsos, a world-renowned market research firm. Nick also has a seat on the board of an NGO and is passionate about issues related to sustainable agriculture and climate change.

Economist
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

In her 5 years in government, Jill has worked as an economist, statistical analyst, and risk advisor with Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. In her current role, Jill works as an economist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada where she conducts research and analysis in the food prices and agricultural labour supply area.

PhD Student in Integrated Studies of Land and Food Systems

Business Intelligence Analyst

Allison also holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance. She is skilled in financial planning and forecasting, corporate finance and investment management as well. She has previous work experience in the banking industry, security firms and NGOs.

Business Analyst and Development / Project Manager

I am a Senior Manager at Regional Recycling, with direct participation in Business Analysis, Marketing and Business Development. We are currently working on ways to improve the overall long term sustainability and modernization of the industry.

Payments for Ecosystem Services Lead

One Acre Fund

Cheenar holds an MSc in Food and Resource Economics from UBC and a BSc in Agriculture and Environmental Science from McGill University. She currently leads the design and implementation of nature-based carbon agroforestry projects with an agricultural social enterprise in Sub-Saharan Africa and has prior experience working on climate adaptation and agricultural policy initiatives with the BC provincial government and the United Nations.

Trade Commissioner

I help Canadian businesses expand internationally. My job is to help these businesses meet the right people and gain relevant knowledge in new markets that they aspire to successfully enter.

Integrated Supply Chain Management

Christine is immersed in an Integrated Supply Chain Management training program at the Carlsberg Group. The program comprises a total of 4 rotations over the timespan of 2 years, with both exposure to the markets as well as headquarters.

Investment Banking Analyst

I help clients finance in the Chinese capital market through diverse projects, such as initial public offerings, issuing cooperate bonds, as well as going for mergers and acquisition. The professional knowledge and skills I gained at MFRE determinant in my job.

PhD Student in Integrated Studies of Land and Food Systems

Xiao pursued her PhD in Environmental Economics in ISLFS after MFRE. Her research studies the impact of air pollution on people’s migration decisions, with particular focus on whether ethnic segregation affects this relationship.

Business Intelligence Senior Developer

I am currently an Operations Intelligence, Senior Developer and the technical team lead on our Operations Intelligence team. In my current role I lead, design and develop enterprise-wide data analysis and reporting solutions.

Accountability Delegate

Working with the Sierra Leone Red Cross to strengthen Community Engagement and Accountability in emergency response operations by providing support to the Health, Disaster Management, and Communications team to increase their reach and impact

Economist

Ishrat has professional experience as an Economist for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, a Management Consultant at KPMG, and a Trade Policy Consultant for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Head of Special Projects

As Head of Special Projects, José develops new suppliers of fruits and vegetables for TIA supermarkets chain in Ecuador, the third largest in the country. He’s part of other projects withing the company such as the waste committee and the development of destination categories.

Third Party Evaluator

Provides independent review and evaluation of project applications submitted to the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI) program. Support First Nations in the Pacific Region of Canada as they develop their own commercial fishing enterprises.

Economist

As an economist at the Strategic Policy Branch at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), my main responsibilities include researching policy issues, analyzing economic trends and providing strategic policy advice.