Franny was born in Seattle, Washington, and is working on finishing her last year of her undergraduate degree in Global Resource Systems (GRS) at the University of British Columbia.Her area of study focuses on sustainable agriculture and food systems in BC, and she has spent the past few years gaining farming experience both in Vancouver as well as abroad.Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, she was surrounded by nature and has always loved being outdoors and the many activities that enable her to explore all that this area has to offer. However in Fall of 2023, while on exchange in the Netherlands, she experienced a spontaneous organ rupture and acute blood loss, causing her to need immediate surgery and care whilst abroad. Unable to continue her exchange program due to her weakened state, she faced extreme challenges whilst navigating this lack of mobility and period of recovery. She developed a deepened sense of gratitude for the people and places that bring exploration and adventure to her life, and for her program (GRS) at UBC, which has enabled her to discover her passion for agriculture and growing food. Now, fully recovered, she is currently working as a Field Lead for an urban farm in Vancouver which focuses on teaching food literacy and empowering youth through experiential learning. Though her degree has been extended due to her medical circumstances along the way, Franny couldn't be more grateful to be here in BC, spending one more year studying what she loves to do.