Maeva Gauthier

Maéva Gauthier is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background in human geography, marine ecology, and community-based research. She currently serves as the Program Manager (DECODE) at the UNESCO Chair in Community-based Research & Social Responsibility in Higher Education.13

Academic Background

Gauthier is a PhD Candidate in Geography at the University of Victoria, focusing on using participatory video to engage Arctic communities in discussions about global changes they are experiencing.12 Her academic journey includes:

• PhD in Geography (ongoing) at the University of Victoria
• Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (LATHE) from the University of Victoria (2021)
• Graduate Certificate in Environmental Education and Communication (2015)
• Masters in Marine Ecology from the University of Victoria (2012)
• BSc in Biology from UQAM (2007)

Research Interests and Expertise

Gauthier's work centers on:

• Using arts-based digital tools to engage youth on environmental global changes
• Participatory video methods for community engagement
• Community-based research and social responsibility in higher education
• Climate change impacts in Arctic communities
• Marine ecology and ocean education

Professional Roles and Achievements

Beyond her role at the UNESCO Chair, Gauthier has:

• Co-founded Live It Earth, providing online learning for kids about the natural world2
• Co-founded the non-profit Fish Eye Project in 2011, offering live underwater broadcasting2
• Been recognized as one of the Top 18 Young Changemakers in Canada by CBC's TV Show "We are Canada" in 20172
• Received numerous awards and grants, including the MITACS E-Accelerate Fellowship and the SSHRC Joseph-Armand Bombardier CGS Doctoral Scholarship2

Affiliations and Memberships

Gauthier is affiliated with several professional organizations, including:

• Northern Inclusion in Research Committee, ArcticNet
• Canada International Council
• Island Women in Science and Technology (iWIST)
• The Explorers Club (Communications Director and Fellow International)
• Royal Canadian Geographical Society (Fellow Member since 2013)2

Maéva Gauthier's diverse skill set and interdisciplinary approach make her a valuable contributor to community-based research and environmental education initiatives.