Jason Fernando

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Volunteer Experience

  • PeaceGeeks Graphic

    Fundraising Volunteer

    PeaceGeeks

    - 4 months

    Human Rights

    I sought out new sponsors to support PeaceGeeks operations, with an emphasis on private-sector companies and private foundations. PeaceGeeks is a non-profit network of volunteers that uses the technical expertise of its volunteers to support human rights initiatives throughout the world.

    Learn more about PeaceGeeks at linkedin.com/company/peace-geeks.

  • The Planetary Society Graphic

    Outreach Coordinator

    The Planetary Society

    - 1 year 9 months

    Science and Technology

    The Planetary Society is the world's largest space exploration advocacy organization. I served as a volunteer coordinator for the Society at the University of British Columbia.

Honors & Awards

  • Mona Leith Memorial Scholarship

    The University of British Columbia

    Awarded by the UBC Faculty of Arts.

  • Rhodes Scholarship Nominee

    The University of British Columbia

    In October 2014, I was one of four students chosen to represent UBC as a candidate for the 2015 Rhodes Scholarship.

  • Hector Gordon Munro Scholarship in History

    The University of British Columbia

    Awarded on the recommendation of the Department of History, to a student entering his or her final year in the B.A. program.

  • Equals6 Top Talent Scholarship

    Equals6 Technology Group

    Awarded in recognition of contributions to the Commerce and History resource pages of the Equals6.com network.

  • 2013 Club Award: Best Marketing

    The Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia

    This group award was presented to the Carl Sagan Association for the Communication of Science on January 30th, 2014. The award recognizes the club's "promotion of their activities and programs in the most effective ways possible."

  • 2013 Club Award: Best New Club

    The Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia

    This group award was presented to the Carl Sagan Association for the Communication of Science on January 30th, 2014. The award recognizes "the hard work, competence and success of a newly constituted club in 2013."

  • British Columbia 1958 Centennial Scholarship

    The University of British Columbia

    The British Columbia 1958 Centennial Scholarship is awarded to a student who is a resident of British Columbia and is continuing undergraduate studies in the humanities or social sciences. It is awarded on the basis of academic achievement as well as contributions to University and community affairs.

  • 2013 Trek Excellence Scholarship for Continuing Students

    The University of British Columbia

    Award issued to students whose academic performance ranks in the top 5% of their faculty. For more information, visit http://www.students.ubc.ca/finance/types-of-financial-support/scholarships-awards/trek-excellence-scholarships/.

  • 2013 Dean's List

    The University of British Columbia

    Award issued by the Office of the Dean in recognition of high academic achievement in the preceding year, with a minimum academic average of 85%. For more information, visit http://students.arts.ubc.ca/?id=451.

  • Dean of Arts Scholarship

    The University of British Columbia

    Award honouring academic achievement in the Arts. Issued by recommendation of The Faculty of Arts Dean's Office and departments. For more information, visit http://students.arts.ubc.ca/student-support/scholarships.html.

  • 2012 Trek Excellence Scholarship for Continuing Students

    The University of British Columbia

    Award issued to students whose academic performance ranks in the top 5% of their faculty. For more information, visit http://www.students.ubc.ca/finance/types-of-financial-support/scholarships-awards/trek-excellence-scholarships/.

  • 2012 Dean's List

    The University of British Columbia

    Award issued by the Office of the Dean in recognition of high academic achievement in the preceding year, with a minimum academic average of 85%. For more information, visit http://students.arts.ubc.ca/?id=451.

  • President's Entrance Scholarship

    The University of British Columbia

    Award which recognizes the academic achievements of students first entering UBC. For more information, visit https://you-test.ubc.ca/ubc/vancouver/cdnpes.ezc.

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • French

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • AIDS in Context

    Co-Founding Member

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    Contributed to the planning, organization, and execution of meetings and events related to the promotion of HIV/AIDS awareness in Vancouver. Our group undertook research projects, held meetings at local community centers, hosted presentations at UBC, and conducted letter-writing campaigns to lobby the Canadian Government in favour of increasing Canada’s exportation of life-saving anti retroviral HIV medication to developing countries. "Our aim is to inspire people to form personal opinions…

    Contributed to the planning, organization, and execution of meetings and events related to the promotion of HIV/AIDS awareness in Vancouver. Our group undertook research projects, held meetings at local community centers, hosted presentations at UBC, and conducted letter-writing campaigns to lobby the Canadian Government in favour of increasing Canada’s exportation of life-saving anti retroviral HIV medication to developing countries. "Our aim is to inspire people to form personal opinions while thinking critically about AIDS. We do this by presenting different points of view of often controversial arguments. AIDS In Context focuses on individuals within communities, trying to avoid generalizations about who is affected by AIDS. We hope to promote understanding and empathy throughout generations and cultures."

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