About me

I am an Associate Professor in the School of Planning and Sustainability at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). To learn more about the planning program at UNBC visit the school website.

Prior to joining UNBC, I was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Westman Centre for Real Estate Studies and a Sessional Instructor in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape at the University of Calgary. 

I received my PhD from the University of Calgary, a Master of Arts (Planning) from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor of Arts (Geography) with Distinction from the University of Regina. 

I am a Full Member (MCIP) in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) with the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC). Prior to entering academia, I practiced as a planner throughout Western Canada.

Research Interests

I love cities. I am particularly drawn to cities that are vibrant, sustainable, compact, walkable, transit-oriented and that offer whismy and interesting experiences around the corner. My interests really took flight as an undergraduate student - and since then I've been working to stregthen Canadian urbanism through practice, research, teaching and related opportunities.

My research interests centre around the interrelated topics of urban sustainability, urban sprawl, growth management, intensification, and downtown revitalization. I primarily ground these topics within the context of mid-sized Canadian cities. 

Potential graduate students who share similar interests are encouraged to reach out.