Sasha Kelly

Sasha Kelly (she/her) is an undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa, pursuing an Honours BSc in Biomedical Science (CO-OP) with a minor in Environmental Studies. Under the supervision of Dr. Sonia Wesche, Sasha will be working on the Inuvialuit Settlement Region food Sovereignty Strategy for her undergraduate research project. Her passion for health and the environment has led her to the Nunavik region, where she conducted research on sun exposure practices and dermatological conditions impacting northern communities. Sasha's commitment to environmental advocacy is further highlighted by her participation in the 2023-2024 Youth Climate Lab RAD Cohort. There, she organized an insightful virtual workshop on microplastics, exploring their effects and strategies to reduce their use (https://youtu.be/LMzvCljmsh0?si=IMscowOSbWekPYrm).

Email: akell023[at]uottawa.ca