Volunteer
Downtown Eastside Women's Shelter (February 2026 - Ongoing)
Based in Vancouver Eastside and focusing on greeting people, building rapport with residents, organizing clothing donations and the free closet, supporting tax clinic initiatives, and helping facilitate cultural and recreational activities that foster community and inclusion.
Canadian Blood Services (April 2026 - Ongoing)
Support blood donors during the recovery process by monitoring for adverse reactions, providing refreshments, maintaining clinic operations, sharing information about donation programs, and creating a positive experience through compassionate communication and donor support.
Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley (Nov 2024 - Apr 2025)
Serving as a volunteer navigator/ "NAV-Care" aide, helping people with declining health with necessary tasks while providing company, support and guidance when needed. Making irregular visits throughout the winter around my athletic schedule. Completed the certification for Nav-Care Volunteer Navigator Training, provided by UBC and Dr. Barb Pesut and Dr. Wendy Duggleby.
Research Volunteer at SFU Run Lab (February 2026 - Ongoing)
Support biomechanics and human movement research through motion capture and markerless tracking data collection, participant testing, and piloting of new research protocols.
Coaching assistant (Sept 2024 - Apr 2025)
Committed to assisting in weekly off-snow fitness training for Windermere Valley Ski Club, for children aged 10-14. The given responsibilities include managing groups of 10-15 children, providing them with fitness-related activities and keeping them engaged.
Current Research Interests
I am currently learning about research in biomechanics, human movement, and the application of technology to understand human performance and health. Through my involvement in the RUN Lab at Simon Fraser University, I have gained exposure to motion analysis techniques and research methodology.
I hope to continue exploring biomechanics and health research while developing a deeper understanding of human physiology. I am particularly interested in the intersection of movement, injury prevention, and healthcare.
Personal
Outside of academics and work, I enjoy pursuing a variety of interests. I spent over 15 years as a competitive alpine ski racer, including winning BC Winter Games and later spending five years competing at the FIS level, focusing on the North American race circuit. I continue to stay active through CrossFit and enjoy coaching and mentoring young athletes. Beyond sport, I have a background in competitive piano, enjoy reading, and am fluent in English, French, and Serbian. These experiences have helped me develop discipline, resilience, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous growth.
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