Kelsey Shaw (she/her)

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"I am a woman scientist and engineer."

"My lived experience as a first-generation graduate student drives my commitment to water, sanitation and hyigene equity. "

"I am committed to advancing for inclusive research and empowering new voices in water and sanitation solutions for underrepresented communities"

Water Experience

As a PhD candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Victoria and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (EAWAG) my research advances sustainable water management by investigating microbial ecology and climate impacts of non-sewered sanitation systems in low-resource settings. My work incorporates field sampling in diverse regions and applies molecular techniques to inform equitable, climate-resilient sanitation solutions that improve access for underrepresented communities. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship, I aim to empower a new generation of water professionals and contribute to more inclusive water research and management

Opportunities of Interest

• Speaking engagements (e.g., conference panels, keynote addresses)
• Leadership roles (e.g., board member, committees)
• Public outreach (e.g., media interviews, podcasts)
• Youth engagement (e.g., K-12 school presentations)
• Volunteer opportunities (e.g., community based projects)
• Consulting (e.g., government, industry, not-for-profit sector)
• Research (e.g., academic, not-for-profit, government)
• Being a Mentor
• Having a Mentor

Opportunities Offered

• Fieldwork
• Graduate student training (e.g., masters, PhD)
• Mentorship Short-term (e.g., attend a mentorship circle or event; 1-3 meetings with an individual)
• Mentorship Long-term (e.g., regular attendance at mentorship circles, frequent meetings 6+ months)
• Research assistant
• Student internships