Joan Kaburia is an emerging health geographer, with a focus on the intersection of environment, health, and equity, exploring how these crucial elements can be harmonized to enhance community wellbeing.
She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Health, where her research on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in chicken production, addressing food safety and public health, contributing to the conversation on health.
Beyond academia, Joan brings a wealth of experience from the private sector, where she has collaborated with entrepreneurs and founders to drive innovation and scale social ventures. Her deep commitment to social impact has made her a trusted advisor in helping organizations develop sustainable, scalable solutions that address pressing health and environmental challenges.
Joan’s dual expertise in both academic research and industry application positions her uniquely to bridge the gap between theoretical insights and practical solutions. Her mission is to apply her research to real-world contexts, making a tangible impact in the areas of public health, resilient food systems, and innovation.
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Ph.D. candidate
Why GoHelP
"The lab’s collaborative environment, commitment to real-world impact, and access to leading researchers offer invaluable mentorship and support for advancing my work."
Research Interests
- Environment and Health
- Sustainable Food Systems
Publications
- Abudho, B. Kaburia, J. Karanja, S. Musah, C. Oluoch, F. Opiyo, M. Otieno, J. Otieno, L. Ototo, E. (2024). Participatory Action for WASH Insecurity in Rota, Kisumu Country, Kenya. In The 2024 Knowledge-to-Action Equity Course Applied Service-Learning Projects; Plamondon, K. & Shahram S.Z. (Eds). The Equity Science Lab, University of British Columbia: Syilx Territory (Kelowna, BC, Canada). Retrieved from: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/638688e0a1515c69b801c732/t/674df241b5314c34b62d9a23/1733161542637/Jan-Apr+Women+Rise+Kenya+Report.pdf
- Amelia, V., Amundsen, M., Kaburia, J., Ndumbe-Eyoh, S., Nouvet, E., Peng, Z. (2024). Supporting Wildfire Preparedness Amongst Migrant Workers in the Okanagan. In The 2024 Knowledge-to-Action Equity Course Applied Service-Learning Projects; Plamondon, K. & Shahram S.Z. (Eds). The Equity Science Lab, University of British Columbia: Syilx Territory (Kelowna, BC, Canada). Retrieved from: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/638688e0a1515c69b801c732/t/6723e2f0349ab22755154d0f/1730405106130/June+2024+-+RAMA+report.pdf
Presentations
- Kaburia J. (Panelist) 2024. Scaling-Up and Making Waves: Unpacking Finance Accessibility for WASH Enterprises workshop at the IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition from 11th - 15th August, Toronto, Canada.