Juliette Repole

Organized and reliable candidate with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.

LFS 350: Land, Food, and Community II - completed.

• Position: Grant Writing Assistant
• Collaborated with Unique Get Together Society to address food insecurity in Vancouver.
• Contributed to writing grant proposals to secure funding for a refrigerated truck to extend the range of their food hamper delivery to Indigenous communities.
• Developed strong grant writing skills, and gained insights into the complexities of addressing food insecurity at the community level.

LFS 496: Career Development in LFS - completed.

• Position: Biodiversity & Hedgerow Assistant
• Worked at UBC Farm and acquired hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture
• Developed a comprehensive plant inventory of the hedgerow system.
• Identified and removed invasive species.
• Contributed to management recommendations to optimize the hedgerow operations.

FNH 425: Food Science Laboratory III - in progress.

• Position: Undergraduate Researcher
• Collaborated with Smithereens Mushroom on a project aiming to characterize the functional properties of Lion's Mane mushroom protein.
• Operated the LECO Protein Analyzer to analyze protein content of whole mushroom powder.
• Performed environmentally-friendly aqueous protein extraction.
• Conducted various protocols to study functional properties including: water holding capacity, viscosity, foaming capacity and stability, emulsifying ability, as well as antimicrobial properties.
• Applied scientific methodologies to design & conduct experiments, and collect & analyze data.
• Adapted to changes in a dynamic research environment.
• Contributed to meaningful research with practical implications for the food industry.
• My group and I intend to try to publish our results a

Microbial Enumeration Workshop Volunteer - Fall 2023

• Collaborated with UBC's Food Science Club to organize and facilitate the event, accommodating approximately 25 participants.
• Assisted in setting up and managing the event
• Guided students through the activities, answering questions regarding enumerating microbes via spread plating, conducting Gram stains, observing samples with a light microscope, determining water activity, and measuring pH.
• Helped ensure the smooth execution of the workshop by organizing supplies, providing assistance where necessary, addressing logistical challenges, and helping with clean-up.

Please find included written references from a recent employer: UBC Centre For Accessibility. 

Additional references are available upon request.