Laisa Pertet
Kelowna,BC
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at UBC Okanagan Accessibility and Wellness, adept at fostering community engagement and inclusivity. Skilled in communication and relationship building, I successfully coordinated workshops and markets, enhancing student well-being and supporting local businesses. Passionate about health advocacy and innovative solutions for diverse communities.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Student Project Co-Leader, Food Hub
UBC Okanagan Accessibility and Wellness
02.2025 - Current
- Co-led weekly food skill workshop for UBCO students, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment
- Have experience being lead facilitator where I demonstrated step-by-step cooking techniques, ensuring clear communication and engagement with participants
- Actively engaging with participants during session, ensuring they felt supported and visible
- Coordinating and executing the community market
- Building relationships with local businesses and student vendors
- Creating opportinuties for UBCO community to engage and support local business in Kelowna
- Work with a time through problem solving and meeting deadlines for preparation for the community market
- Supported the setup of breakfast program fridge by organizing and restocking nutritious breakfast items for students and UBCO community
- shadowed proffessional bakrer to be trained in preparing and baking techniques for the breakfast program
- Contributing to a welcoming and encourage inclusive environment, regardless of financial situation, where students and UBCO community feel like their wellbeing is supported
Junior Executive - Content Editor
UBC Okanagan SUO Fitsnbits Club
11.2024 - Current
- Developed marketing posters for increased brand exposure and student engagement.
- Curated, edited, and posted engaging content for UBCO community
- Supported other group member through providing constructive feedback and making improvements to their content
- Working with a diverse group where creativity and innovation is encouraged
Volunteer
UCM Okanagan Trick or Treat
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Volunteered with a university initiative to collect food bank donations through engaging with community members through door to door outreach in a neighborhood in Quail Ridge with other volunteers.
- Assisted with unpacking and organizing of food that would be donated to the student food bank at UBC Okanagan
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Sustainability
University of British Columbia
Kelowna, BC06-2025
High School Diploma -
Rosslyn Academy
Nairobi, Kenya05-2024
Skills
- Leadership
- Initiative
- Communication
- Team player
- Creativity
- Innovative
- Community Engagement
- Relationship builder
Certification
Food Safe Level 1 Certification
Timeline
Student Project Co-Leader, Food Hub
UBC Okanagan Accessibility and Wellness
02.2025 - Current
Junior Executive - Content Editor
UBC Okanagan SUO Fitsnbits Club
11.2024 - Current
Volunteer
UCM Okanagan Trick or Treat
10.2024 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Sustainability
University of British Columbia
High School Diploma -
Rosslyn Academy
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