Jodie Nowell
About Jodie Nowell
Jodie Nowell is an Environmental Health Technician with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from The University of British Columbia. She has experience in various roles related to environmental health and public service, currently working to ensure safe drinking water for First Nations communities.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Jodie Nowell has been employed at the First Nations Health Authority as an Environmental Health Technician since 2020. In this role, she provides training for community water operators to ensure the quality and safety of drinking water. She also assists with ongoing environmental health projects and public health emergencies as needed. Additionally, she coordinates a community-based drinking water monitoring program specifically for Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Salish First Nations communities.
Previous Experience in Environmental Health
Before her current position, Jodie Nowell gained valuable experience in various roles related to environmental health. She worked as a Student Intern at Parks Canada in 2017 for three months. Following this, she served as a Student Researcher at CityStudio Vancouver from 2017 to 2018 for eight months. Additionally, she was a Sprouts Box Coordinator at UBC Sprouts from 2016 to 2017 for eight months, where she contributed to community engagement and sustainability initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Jodie Nowell earned her Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from The University of British Columbia. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in environmental health principles, which she applies in her current role and previous positions. Her studies have equipped her with the knowledge necessary to advocate for cultural safety and humility in public health practices, particularly within First Nations communities.
Advocacy for Cultural Safety in Public Health
Jodie Nowell is an advocate for cultural safety and humility in public health practices. She emphasizes the importance of integrating cultural perspectives into health initiatives, particularly within First Nations communities. Her advocacy work aims to promote respectful and effective health practices that acknowledge and honor the unique cultural contexts of the communities she serves.
Tutoring Experience at The University of British Columbia
In 2018, Jodie Nowell worked as a Peer Tutor at The University of British Columbia's First Nations House of Learning for two months. In this role, she supported fellow students by providing academic assistance and fostering a learning environment that respects Indigenous perspectives and knowledge.