Carrie shares that as a Chinese-Canadian, community, inclusivity, representation and belonging are important. She is an urban planner who works in a culturally inclusive way to be an advocate and an ally. She voices the significance of being the voice of change, even when it rocks the boat.
Carrie Yap is a Chinese-Canadian who was born and raised in Canada. Professionally, she works as an urban planner, advocating for cultural planning and considerations in policy and land-use decisions. This work has shaped her role as a community advocate in Calgary's Chinatown, where she leads the Tea Parlour (a pop-up mahjong experience) and supports the Chinatown Pop-Up Movie Club. Artistically, she is a practicing milliner, drawing on her cultural heritage to inspire both her techniques and designs.
