Leah Gwendolyn Pearson

Climate and Environment student in the 4th year of a BASc program at St. Francis Xavier University with a strong foundation in research, data analysis, GIS, and disaster management. Proven ability to integrate scientific and artistic perspectives to address climate change challenges. Aiming to leverage skills in policy-making and economics to enhance sustainable environmental practices and improve disaster management justice within food systems.

• Camp Counsellor, Peel Interfaith Peace Camp, Volunteered as a Camp Counsellor for children ages 7-10., 2018-01-01, 2019-12-31
• Classroom Assistant, Solel Synagogue Hebrew School, Volunteered as a Classroom Assistant for grades 1 to 5., 2017-01-01, 2019-12-31
• Volunteer, Antigonish Community Food Bank, Volunteered at the Antigonish Food Bank., 2022-01-01, 2022-12-31
• Volunteer, StFX Seniors for Climate Group, Volunteered with the StFX Seniors for Climate Group to assist in organizing an intergenerational climate strike., 2024-08-07, 2025-05-01

• President of the St. Francis Xavier Climate and Environment Society where I engage directly with students and professors to bring together like minded individuals, promote sustainable practices on campus and advocate for community wide climate justice. This is done through the managing of social media, event planning and organization, attending climate conferences, tutoring, and graphic design
• Co-founder of Swapstreets. A StFX campus and community thrift and repair event that promotes sustainability across the community