Bachelor of Science • Queen's University
Bio
Marlow’s passion for sustainability and community impact began early, during her first internship after high school at a local food bank. There, she not only helped prepare food for families in need but also played a key role in planning initiatives such as the annual Back-to-School Drive, which provided essential school supplies and services to underserved families. This experience sparked her interest in the intersection of social and environmental issues.
Eager to deepen her understanding of sustainability from a scientific perspective, she pursued an undergraduate degree in biology. The program provided her with a strong foundation in both human and environmental health, equipping her with hands-on skills to tackle sustainability challenges in an interdisciplinary way. Throughout her studies, she explored sustainability across various industries—including healthcare, agriculture, materials and resources, and oil and gas—seeking to understand how different sectors approach environmental responsibility.
As a Laboratory Research Assistant, Marlow examined the relationship between climate change and equitable healthcare by analyzing over 400 invasive tick species. She investigated how land use changes driven by climate change impacted tick populations and, in turn, developed strategies for Lyme disease prevention and detection. This research showed her the critical link between environmental shifts and public health outcomes.
Her passion for data-driven sustainability action deepened during a 16-month internship with the Energy and Sustainability Department at Queen’s University. There, she gained extensive experience in waste audits, energy emissions calculations, supply chain management, urban forestry, and policy development. She led the integration of employee commuter emissions into Scope 3 assessments and successfully diverted $168,838 worth of furniture from landfills. Additionally, she conducted an environmental analysis of the university’s urban forest, creating an inventory of over 1,000 trees using Excel, iTree, and ArcGIS to guide biodiversity and carbon storage strategies. Through these projects, she collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, strengthening her expertise in sustainability reporting and strategy development.
Beyond academics, Marlow’s leadership as captain of the Queen’s Women’s Varsity Squash Team for four years reinforced her commitment to meaningful community engagement. She spearheaded the team’s inaugural fundraiser, securing over $3,500 in sponsorships by working closely with local businesses and community members. This experience further solidified her belief that sustainability initiatives must be paired with strong community collaboration to create lasting impact. These experiences ultimately motivated Marlow to pursue a Master of Science in Sustainability Management, where she continues to refine her ability to drive sustainable change across various industries.