Data for Community Engagement: Research on Apps for Climate Change and the Green Communities Act
Presented by Karen Fung, Master’s Candidate in Urban Planning

As a master's candidate at the School of Community and Regional Planning at the University of British Columbia, Karen Quinn Fung explores the influence of information technology, social media and community organizing on urban issues such as transportation and public space. A blogger since 2005, she brings a mindful and interdisciplinary approach to civic engagement and government collaboration empowered simultaneously by online conversations and facilitated face-to-face meetings. Her professional experience includes stints in technical writing, supporting user-centered design in a large software development organization, online student outreach for nurturing campus life, and social media consulting.