Ana Méndez, Resilience Coordinator

Ana Méndez works with Building Resilient Neighbourhoods and the Connect & Prepare program as Resilience Coordinator.

Ana is passionate about the role of community connection and engagement in building resilience and collective action in cities. Originally from Mexico, and now a settler on xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Territories, Ana is fascinated by the nuance of urban environments, and the relationship between people, place, and space. Ana holds a Bachelor’s degree from Simon Fraser University in Human Geography and Urban Studies and is currently completing her Masters at the University of British Columbia in Community and Regional Planning (SCARP).

She has experience working in grassroots community organizations and non-profits in the realms of food justice, policy advocacy, community organizing, and emergency preparedness. In her spare time, you can find Ana exploring the city, reading, practicing yoga, or enjoying all that the West Coast has to offer.