Research (in-situ and ex-situ) | Biology | Botany | Chemical and Behavioral Ecology | Evolutionary Biology | Conservation | Sustainability | IUCN Red List Assessment |Evolutionary Biology| Analytical Chemistry Techniques |DNA Extraction and Analysis |Statistical Analyses | Curriculum Development | Academic Instruction | Professional and Academic Writing | Public Speaking | Organizational Partnerships | Team Building and Management | Essential Oil Science | Conservation Aromatherapy™

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – 2013

Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, BC, Canada)
Major: Biology

Certified Essential Oil Therapist (RA, EOT) – 2009

West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy (Delta, BC, Canada)

Master of Science (MSc) – 2006

Oxford Brookes University (Oxford, England, UK)
Major: Conservation

Bachelor of Science (BSc) – 2004

California State Polytechnic University (Pomona, CA, USA)
Major: Biology
Honors: Cum Laude

Associate of Arts (AA) – 2002

Crafton Hills College (Yucaipa, CA, USA)
Major: Liberal studies

Co-Owner (2019 – Present)

Essence of Thyme College of Holistic Studies, Ltd. (Langley, B.C., Canada)
Kelly M. Ablard, PhD, RA®, EOT®, MIFPA – CV

• Spearhead the creation and implementation of innovative academic programs to meet the evolving needs of
  the holistic studies field, fostering student engagement and ensuring the college remains at the forefront of
  education in the industry.
• Lead the design and development of comprehensive curricula, both for online and in-person courses,
  ensuring they are current, relevant, and aligned with industry standards while promoting a holistic approach
  to education.
• Develop and oversee a robust system for assessing and evaluating student performance, ensuring the
  continuous improvement of educational outcomes and providing support and guidance to students to help
  them excel in their studies.
• Provide one-on-one mentoring and guidance to students, assisting them in their research projects and
  facilitating the publication of research findings, fostering a culture of academic achievement and excellence.
• Recruit and manage a diverse team of educators and administrative staff, fostering a positive and
  collaborative work environment, and ensuring the college operates efficiently and effectively.

Founder and Executive Director (2017 – Present)

Airmid Institute, 501c3 (Alta Loma, CA, USA)

• Proven track record in strategic planning, harnessing innovation, and mobilizing resources to drive the
  organization’s mission, resulting in tangible and lasting change within the community.
• Proficient in fundraising, adept financial management, project development and expert board governance,
  leveraging these competencies to sustain Airmid Institute’s long-term stability and enhance its capacity to
  make a meaningful difference on protecting threatened plants and their use in Indigenous communities.
• Manage a team of 34 associates.
• Cultivate and nurture strategic partnerships aimed at facilitating speaking engagements and training classes.

Senior Research Analyst (2015 – 2017)

Vancouver Community College (Vancouver, BC, Canada)

• Conducted the extraction, manipulation, and in-depth analysis of intricate data sourced from both external
  and internal databases.
• Assisted in all phases of research, encompassing design, implementation, and statistical analyses.
• Compiled and generated a diverse range of reports, skillfully integrating research methodologies employing
  primary and secondary resources.
• Provided comprehensive training to staff and faculty members in research methodology.
• Authored and synthesized reports for the Canadian Ministry and contributed to peer-reviewed publications.
• Managed multiple intricate projects, including the execution of various survey initiatives.
• Offered invaluable support in budget and enrollment planning efforts.
• Served as a Special Advisor for re-accreditation programs.
• Participated in the research committee’s grant review activities.

Graduate Teaching Assistant (Fall 2009)

Introduction to Ecology: Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, BC, Canada)

• Developed and implemented supplemental curriculum that enhanced students’ understanding and application of the core course material.
• Planned and facilitated tutorials whereby students were encouraged to work independently and in teams, problem-solve, and effectively communicate their opinions in written and verbal formats.
• Assessed students’ overall performance regularly.
• Marked essay-formatted exams and provided students with detailed comments to increase their understanding of the material.

Graduate Research Assistant

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada (2006 – 2012)
University of Ruhr, Bochum, Germany (2005 – 2006)
Oxford Brookes University, Headington, Oxford, UK (2005)
Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles, CA, USA (2003)

• Formulated interdisciplinary research proposals, including experimental designs, methodologies, and
  budgets for research projects.
• Conducted independent data collection, coordination, and analysis of diverse datasets, both ex-situ and in-
  situ, encompassing both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Collaborated with colleagues, universities, government agencies, and non-government organizations to plan
  and design research projects.
• Completed and reviewed grant applications.
• Provided education and mentoring to research assistants and graduate students.
• Delivered training to researchers on various research techniques, developed ethograms for their reference,
  monitored their progress, and equipped them with strategies to work autonomously.
• Conducted analytical chemistry techniques, including Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS).
• Carried out tasks such as DNA extraction, DNA paternity analysis, and paternity assignment.
• Prepared and examined specimens employing photomicrographic imaging and environmental scanning
  electron microscopy.

In-situ

• Endangered rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) cultivation (2019) Peru
• Data collection for genetic analysis and population density of muna (Minthostachys spp.) (2019) Peru
• Endangered rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) expedition (2017) Peru
• Medicinal and aromatic plants and their use in traditional medicine (2015) Peru
• Natural history expedition (2005) Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
• Amphibian vocalizations, feeding guilds of birds, habitat comparison and ant hierarchies (2004) Costa Rica
• Sea turtle migration, feeding guilds of birds and ants, mammal density, and vegetation sampling (2003) Mexico
• Small rodent distribution and vegetation sampling (2002 – 2003) San Dimas Experimental Forest, USA

Ex-situ

• Highly Traded Threatened Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) Used in Clinical and Pharmaceutical
  Evidence-Based Research: An Integrative Review (2023 – Present ), Airmid Institute, USA
• Adulteration of rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) essential oil (2021 – Present), Airmid Institute, USA and
  Laboratoire Phytochemia, Canada
• Local mate competition, and mechanisms, functions, and fitness consequences of courtship and mating
  behavior in the parasitoid wasp Ooencyrtus kuvanae (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) (2006 – 2012) Simon Fraser
  University, Canada
• Alkaloid presence in the slow loris Nycticebus javanicus (2011) British Broadcasting Company (BBC)
  documentary; Indonesia Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Indonesia
• Social and solitary behavior of the Northern Ceylon slender loris and the red slender loris as a result of
  visual, auditory, and odor enrichment (2004 – 2005) University of Ruhr, Germany
• Effects of enrichment on a captive population of orangutans (2003 – 2004) Los Angeles Zoo, USA
• Effects of enrichment on captive animals (2003) Los Angeles Zoo, USA

1. Ablard, K.M. and Rhind, J.P. (2022) Mopane (Colophospermum mopane J. Kirk ex Benth.): Essential oil profile
   and sustainable management in Namibia. International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy, 11(2).
2. Johnson, S. and Ablard, K.M. (2020). Frankincense: Tapping into Sustainability. The International Journal of
   Professional Holistic Aromatherapy, 9 (3).
3. Ablard, K. (2020). Aromatic Medicinal Plants: Cultivating Conservation Consciousness. International Journal
   of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy, 9 (2b).
4. Ablard, K.M. (2020). Airmid Institute: Protecting Aromatic Medicinal Plants for Future Generations.
   International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy, 14 (1&2).
5. Ablard, K.M. (2019) Rosewood (Aniba rosaedora): time to take heart; South African Association of
   Aromatherapy Journal
6. Ablard, K.M. (2018) Essential and carrier-oil bearing plants: conservation consciousness. Journal of
   Medicinal Plant Conservation, https://unitedplantsavers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/18027-UpS-Journal-2018-FINAL-web.pdf
7. Ablard, K.M. (2018). Putting Consciousness Back into Conservation of Aromatic Plant Medicine. The
   International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy, 7(2).
8. Ablard, K.M. (2018). An Overview of Mintostachys South America’s mint. The International Journal of
   Professional Holistic Aromatherapy, 6(4).
9. Ablard, K.M. (2016). Exploring Aromatherapy as a Form of Traditional Aromatic Plant Medicine in Peru. The
   International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy, 5(1).
10. Ablard, K.M., Simonetto, K., Weir, K., Crespi, B.J., Schaefer, P.W., and Gries, G. (2014). First-male sperm
    precedence and pre- and post-copulatory rituals in the parasitoid wasp Ooencyrtus kuvanae (Hymenoptera:
    Encyrtidae). The Canadian Entomologist, http://dx.doi.org/10.4039/tce.2014.7
11. Ablard, K.M., Schaefer, P.W., and Gries, G. (2013). An alternative reproductive tactic: a parasitoid wasp
    gathers and guards a harem by pheromone-tagging virgins. Behavioural Processes, 94, 32-40,
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beproc.2012.11.015
12. Ablard, K.M., Gries, R., Khaskin, G., Schaefer, P.W., and Gries, G. (2011). Does the stereochemistry of
    methylated cuticular hydrocarbons contribute to mate recognition in the solitary egg parasitoid wasp
    Ooencyrtus kuvanae? Journal of Chemical Ecology, 140(2), https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.2011.01137.x
13. Ablard, K.M., Fairhurst, S., Andersen, G., Schaefer, P.W., and Gries, G. (2011). Mechanisms, functions, and
    fitness consequences of the pre- and post- copulatory rituals of the parasitoid wasp Ooencyrtus kuvanae.
    Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, 140 (2), 103-111, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1570-7458.2011.01137.x
14. Somjee, U., Ablard, K.M., Crespi, J., Schaefer, P.W., and Gries, G. (2011). Local mate competition in the
    solitary wasp Ooencyrtus kuvanae. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, 65 (5), 1071-1077, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00265-010-1114-x
15. Ablard, K.M. (2006). Social and solitary behavior of the Northern Ceylon slender loris (Loris tardigradus
    nordicus) and the red slender loris (Loris tardigradus tardigradus) as a result of olfactory, visual, and
    auditory enrichment. Canopy, 4 (2), https://radar.brookes.ac.uk/radar/file/12507449-a48f-4956-82a6-1f7a18adb5da/1/canopy_v4_i2.pdf
16. Ablard, K.M. (2005). Behaviour of the northern ceylon slender loris (Loris tardigradus nordicus) and the red
    slender loris (Loris tardigradus tardigradus) as a result of olfactory, visual, and auditory enrichment. Canopy,
    4 (1), https://radar.brookes.ac.uk/radar/file/12507449-a48f-4956-82a6-1f7a18adb5da/1/canopy_v4_i1.pdf

In-progress

1. Johnson, S., Canney Davison, S., Ablard, K.M., et al. Considering CITES Listing for Frankincense (Boswellia
   spp.) a Non-Lethally Harvested Non- Timber Forest Product. Forest Policy and Economics.

Book

1. Ablard, K.M. and Galia, F. (in print) No Place for Plants. IngramSpark

Book Chapter

1. Nekaris, KAI, Pimley, and Ablard, K.M. (2007). Predator Defense by Slender Lorises and Pottos. In Primate
   Anti-predator Strategies (Eds Sharon L. Gursky and K.A.I. Nekaris). Springer, New York, NY: pp.222-240.

1. Ablard, K.M. and Stringer, J. (2023) Children’s Education Meets Nature: Airmid Institute’s Junior Airmid
   Ambassador Program
2. Ablard, K.M. and Mojay, G. (2023) Sustainability of Dutjhan. In Essence.
3. Ablard, K.M. and Rhind, J.P. (2023) Omumbiri (Commiphora wildii Merxm.): essential oil profile and
   sustainable management in Namibia. In Essence.
4. Ablard, K.M. and Mojay, G. (2022). Part 1: Ecology & Custodianship. The Sacred Dutjahn Tree.
   https://airmidinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SacredDutjahnAblardMojay.pdf
5. Ablard, K.M. (2019, Fall). Atlas Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) essential oil: Exploring Alternatives. In Essence
6. Ablard, K.M. (2017). Conservation of Essential and Carrier Oil-Bearing Plants. In Essence
7. Ablard, K.M. (2021). Sandalwood: conservation and custodians. In Essence.
8. Ablard, K.M. (2021, Autumn). Climate change: will aromatherapy weather the storm. Aromatika. 8 (3.1),
   https://www.aromatikamagazine.com/product-page/aromatika-magazine-8-3-1-2021-autumn
9. Ablard, K.M. (2020). Future of aromatherapy education: protecting threatened plants. Future of
   Aromatherapy Professional Compendium – NAHA
10. Ablard, K.M. (2020, Autumn). White sage: a sustainable vision quest. Aromatika. 7 (3.1),
    https://www.aromatikamagazine.com/product-page/aromatika-magazine-7-3-1-2020-autumn
11. Ablard, K.M. (2019, Fall). Atlas cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) essential oil: exploring alternatives. In Essence.
12. Ablard, K.M. (2019). Palo santo: the importance of botanical names. Archived.
13. Ablard, K.M. (2018, Autumn). Atlas cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) essential oil: Exploring Alternatives.
    Aromatika.
14. Ablard, K.M. (2018). Sustainable sandalwood in Australia. In Essence, 16 (2).
15. Ablard, K.M. (2017). Conservation of essential oil- and carrier oil-bearing plants. In Essence, 16 (1).
16. Ablard, K.M. (2016, May 28). Aromatherapy and Traditional Aromatic Plant Medicine in Peru. The Tisserand
    Institute. https://tisserandinstitute.org/aromatherapy-and-plant-medicine-in-peru/
17. Ablard, K.M., Carson, C., and Tisserand, R. (2015) Cinnamon survey: special report. The Tisserand Institute.
    https://tisserandinstitute.org/cinnamon-oil-survey-special-report/
18. Ablard, K.M. (2015, March 7). Essential oils of citrus prevent infection in plants and animals. The Tisserand
    Institute. https://tisserandinstitute.org/essential-oils-of-citrus-prevent-infection-in-plants-and-animals/

1. Threatened Aromatic Plants Used in Clinical and Pharmaceutical Research: An Integrative Review (2024)
   Alliance of International Aromatherapists, Nashville, TN, USA
2. Preserving Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: An Indigenous Perspective (2023) National Association for Holistic
   Aromatherapy, Salt Lake City, UT
3. Sustainability 2-day workshop (2023) Canadian Alliance of Aromatherapy, Tsawwassen, Canada
4. Medicinal and Aromatic Plants used in Peruvian Indigenous Communities (2022) Canadian Herb Conference,
   Virtual, Canada
5. Threatened and Near Threatened Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and Animals used in Aromatic Herbalism,
   Aromatherapy and Perfumery (2022) Canadian Herb Conference, Virtual, Canada
6. Chemical communication: How aromatic plants and animals talk to each other (2022) Alliance of
   International Aromatherapists, Virtual, USA
7. Healing threatened essential oil-bearing plants: sustainability theory and practice for the professional
   aromatherapist (2022) International Centre of Advanced Aromatherapy, Virtual, South Korea
8. Healing threatened essential oil-bearing plants: sustainable practices for the clinical aromatherapist (2021)
   International Clinical Aromatherapy Network, Virtual, France
9. Aromatic resins: threats and therapeutics (2021) 15th International Herb Symposium, Virtual, USA
10. Essential oil-bearing plants: preserving an aromatic future (2021) AROMATICA, Virtual, Spain
11. Plant conservation genetics (2021) National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy, Virtual, USA
12. Plants in peril: essential oils and climate change (2020) Botanica2020, Virtual
13. The salvation of salvia (2020) National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy, Virtual, USA
14. Exploring analogs for essential oils from threatened plants (2020) Alliance of International Aromatherapists,
    Pacific Regional Meeting, Virtual, USA
15. Sustainability of rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora) (2019) Organization of Nature Evolutionaries [O.N.E.], Virtual,
    USA
16. Conversation about conservation (2019) Alliance of International Aromatherapists, Virtual USA
17. Protecting and healing essential oil-bearing plants (2019) New England Women’s Herbal Conference, Virtual
    USA
18. Healing with Peruvian medicinal and aromatic plants (2019) New England Women’s Herbal Conference,
    Virtual USA
19. Essential oils of parsley, sage, rosemary, and sage (2019) New England Women’s Herbal Conference, Virtual
    USA
20. Peruvian rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora): conservation consciousness, cultivation, and education (2019)
    Planting the Future, Virtual USA
21. Peruvian rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora): its threats, therapeutic uses, spiritual qualities, and protectors
    (2019) National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy, Virtual, USA
22. Essential and carrier oil-bearing plants: conservation consciousness (2018). Korean Association of Essential
    Oils, Virtual, South Korea
23. Protecting endangered species (2018) Regent’s University, London, UK
24. Conservation of essential oil-bearing plants (2018) Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, UK
25. Medicinal and aromatic plants: applications, benefits, conservation and chemistry (2017) Wild Seed School
    of Herbal Studies, Virtual, Canada
26. The use of traditional medicine throughout Peru (2017) Alliance of International Aromatherapists, Rutgers
    University, Virtual, USA
27. Curiosity Collider: Meet the Artists (2016) Science Collides, Virtual, Canada
28. The language of fragrance in pollination (2016) Pollination Festival, Virtual, USA
29. Conservation statuses and sustainability of medicinal and aromatic plants (2016), BCAPA, Virtual, Canada
30. Aromatic plant medicine for the visually impaired (2016), Virtual, Canada
31. Juicing with medicinal and aromatic plants (2016) Vancouver Community College, Virtual, Canada
32. Aromatherapy as a form of traditional medicine in Peru (2016) Alliance of International Aromatherapists,
    Virtual, USA
33. Aromatic Plant Medicine in Peruvian Culture (2016) Virtual, Canada
34. Order through odour (2016) Cafe Du Soleil, Virtual, Canada
35. Wild aromas and food collection workshop (2016) Virtual, Canada
36. Artistic expression in response to chemical ecology and essential Oils (2016) Science World, Virtual, Canada
37. Chemical ecology and essential Oils (2015) Science World, Virtual, Canada
38. Reiki and remedies (2015) Vancouver Community College Urban Apothecary Garden, Virtual, Canada
39. Tai chi and chai tea (2015) Vancouver Community College Urban Apothecary Garden, Virtual, Canada
40. Chemical communication across species (2013) Keynote speaker British Columbia Alliance of Aromatherapy
    Annual Meeting, Virtual, Canada
41. Chemical Communication Across Species (2013) Keynote presentation for the British Columbia Alliance of
    Aromatherapy (BCAOA), Annual Meeting, Delta, BC, Canada
42. Functions and fitness consequences of pheromone-tagging, and pre-and post- copulatory rituals of the
    parasitoid wasp Ooencyrtus kuvanae (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) (2011). International Society of Chemical
    Ecology 27th Annual Meeting, Burnaby, BC, Canada
43. The mechanisms and functions of pre- and post-copulatory rituals of the parasitoid wasp Ooencyrtus
    kuvanae (2010). Entomological Society of British Columbia and Entomological Society of Canada Joint Annual
    Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada
44. Evidence for specimen-specific mate marking pheromone in the parasitoid wasp Ooencyrtus kuvanae
    (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) (2008). University of Edinburgh, School of Evolutionary Biology, Scotland, UK
45. Naturalizing the captive environment of slender lorises (Loris tardigradus and L. lydekkerianus spp.) via
    olfactory enrichment (2008).International Primatological Society Congress: University of Edinburgh,
    Scotland, UK
46. The slender loris (Loris tardigradus and L. lydekkerianus spp.) (2008). Orangutan Awareness Society: Simon
    Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada
47. Evidence for specimen-specific mate marking pheromone in the parasitoid wasp Ooencyrtus kuvanae
    (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) (2007). Entomological Society of British Columbia: Pacific Forestry Centre,
    Victoria, BC Canada; Entomological Society of Canada: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
48. Orangutans’ manufacturing and use of tools with long-term enrichment compared to short-term enrichment
    (2005) Chester University, Chester, UK
49. Orangutans’ manufacturing and use of tools with long-term enrichment compared to short-term enrichment
    (2003), University of Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA
50. Orangutans’ manufacturing and use of tools with long-term enrichment compared to short-term enrichment
    (2003), McNair Annual Symposium, Pomona, CA, USA
51. Orangutans’ manufacturing and use of tools with long-term enrichment compared to short-term enrichment
    (2003), California State Long Beach College, Long Beach, CA, USA

1. Airmid Institute (2023, June 9). Learn Why This Children’s Picture Book Matters. YouTube.
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm__WbC_Di4
2. Blend Precisely – You Formulate. We Calculate (2022, May 25). #81 Live – Today with us: Kelly Ablard from
   Airmid Institute. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S55EOKRbHzA
3. National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (2022, May 24). Protecting White Sage & Its Use in
   Indigenous Communities – NAHA Webinar by Kelly Ablard. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKARDkoDIkE
4. National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (2022, May 2). Peruvian Rosewood And Its threats, Uses, And
   More – NAHA Webinar By Kelly Ablard. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r4xtClgWjY
5. Melting Pot (2022, April 5). Healing Garden. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os23JuaoDS4
6. AromáticaHUB (2021, June 7). Preguntas y respuestas junto a Kelly Ablard – Aromática 2021. YouTube.
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_63SXXtUrg
7. National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (2021, April 29). Conservation and the Aromatherapy
   Industry: with Dr. Kelly Ablard. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATcMS6aHZBU
8. AromáticaHUB (2021, January 14). Sustentabilidad en aromaterapia con Kelly Ablard. YouTube.
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA48s-VcvuE
9. Coalition of Sustainable Perfumery (2020, December 8). Episode 5: Dr. Kelly Ablard. YouTube.
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx0K2Usduk0
10. Grupo Essence (2020, October 21). Maria’s Aromatic Café – Kelly Ablard. YouTube.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no4-zrQjcEg
11. IFPA Aromatherpy (2019, September 16). IFPA Meets Kelly Ablard and chats about sustainability. YouTube.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZhTh0gke9A
12. LabAroma (2018, December 31). Conservation Consciousness Interview | Kelly Ablard Jan 2019. YouTube.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4lsS3yLAck
13. British Broadcasting Company (BBC) (2012, January 20). Mysteries of Slow Loris Toxin. BBC Media.
    Mysteries of Slow Loris Toxin

1. Aromatic Chat (2021, November 24). Aromatic Chat with Dr. Kelly Ablard. Podcast.
   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aromatic-chat-with-dr-kelly-ablard/id1548852906?i=1000542962003
2. An Aromatic Life (2021, March 25). #13: Conservation & Sustainability of Aromatic Medicinal Plants with Dr.
   Kelly Ablard. Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13-conservation-sustainability-of-aromatic-medicinal/id1546693681?i=1000514330312
3. Aromatic Wisdom Podcast (2020, January 30). AWP 039: Aromatic Plant Sustainability Featuring Dr. Kelly
   Ablard. Podcast. https://www.aromaticwisdompodcast.com/awp-039-aromatic-plant-sustainability-featuring-dr-kelly-ablard/

1. Interview (2023) AromaSummit by AromaTrust, Global
2. Interview (2023) AromaSummit, Global
3. Interview (2021) International Clinical Aromatherapy Network, Global
4. Interview (2020) Conversaciones Aromaticas, Mexico
5. Interview (2018) Beyond the Essential Oil Recipe Summit, Global
6. Interview (2018) David Crow, Global
7. Interview (2017) Uncommon Scents, USA
8. Interview (2017) KBeach radio, USA
9. Interview (2016) Smiling Joe Productions, Canada
10. Tarchici, Tamara (2013, March 31). Cameras record wasps’ mating habits. Canadian Geographic,
    https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/cameras-record-wasps-mating-habits/
11. Simon Fraser University (2013, January 8). Females tagged in wasp mating game. Science Daily,
    https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/01/130108112455.htm
12. Tisserand, Robert (2011, December 16). Essential oils and chemical ecology: interview with Kelly Ablard.
    https://roberttisserand.com/2011/12/essential-oils-and-chemical-ecology-interview-with-kelly-ablard/

• Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Program Scholar (2002-present), California State Polytechnic University
  USA
• Outstanding Alumnus (2022) Simon Fraser University: Department of Biological Sciences, Canada
• Achievement of Excellence Award (2016) British Columbia Alliance of Aromatherapists, Canada
• American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) sponsored member award (2011-2013), USA
• President’s PhD Research Stipend Award (2011) Simon Fraser University, BC, Canada
• Graduate Fellowship Award (2006 – 2008) Simon Fraser University, BC, Canada
• Travel Scholarship (2007) Simon Fraser University, BC, Canada

• No Place for Plants (2023), Ablard & Galia, LLC. Funded amount: $8,500 USD
• IDEA WILD grant (2021), USA. Funded amount: $1,500 USD
• Toucan Project (2019), Phase 3, Ablard, K.M. Funded amount: $5,500 USD
• Toucan Project (2014), Phase 1, Ablard, K.M. Funded amount: $6,000 USD
• Research Grant, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) (2006 -2012), Simon
  Fraser University, Burnaby Canada. Funded amount: $93,000 CAD
• Research Grant, Twycross Zoo Animal Behavior Research Grant (2005) Twycross Zoo, Warwickshire, UK.
  Funded amount: £1,000 GPB
• Research Grant, Association of British Wild Animal Keepers (2004) Chester Zoo, Chester, UK. Funded
  amount: £1,000 GPB

• Community Scientist Initiative Program, Science World
• American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
• Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) Community
• Society for Conservation GIS – ESRI
• Alliance of International Aromatherapists
• Canadian Alliance of Aromatherapy
• National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy
• International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists
• International Clinical Aromatherapy Network

• Director: Aromatic Research Quality Appraisal Taskforce (ARQAT) (2023 – present)
• Peer reviewer: Biology journals (2017 – present)
• Community Scientist: Science World, Canada (2012 – present)
• Director: United Plant Savers (2018-2021)
• Co-Chair: International Committee on Sustainability of Aromatic Plants and Essential Oils Used in Aromatherapy and Natural Perfumery (SEOS) (2019 – 2020)
• Director: Canadian Alliance of Aromatherapy (formerly the British Columbia Association of Practicing
  Aromatherapists) (2010 – 2018)
• Advisory Board: Tisserand Institute (2014 – 2017)
• Founder/Coordinator: Vancouver Community College Urban Apothecary Learning Garden (2014 – 2016)