Jocelyn Fraser is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of British Columbia’s Liu Institute for Global Affairs where her research focus is on social risk and social responsibility in the global mining sector. Jocelyn’s current research projects are in Mongolia, Peru, and Ethiopia and focus on ways for mining companies and communities to collaborate to address issues of mutual interest, such as those embodied in the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
Before completing a PhD in mining in 2017, Jocelyn worked extensively as a consultant in the resource sector. She had responsibility for engagement and community relations during the development of three mining projects in Canada and has more than 15 years of experience in Canada and abroad working to enhance community engagement and create shared value.
Jocelyn holds a PhD in mining from the University of British Columbia, a Master of Arts from Simon Fraser University, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alberta. In addition, she studied abroad at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand and at Harvard University.
