Dr. Finlay supports institution-wide efforts to create a supportive environment for working, learning and living where respect, diversity, opportunity and inclusion are valued. These values are central to social sustainability for all members of the university community.
Jamie provides administrative support to the Equity & Inclusion Office and the Associate Vice-President, Equity & Inclusion, Dr. Sara-Jane Finlay. Amongst other duties, Jamie can assist with general inquiries to the office, and with scheduling of meetings with the Associate Vice-President.
Leena coordinates educational programming and provides administrative support for the EIO.
Lucy provides strategic support with primary responsibility for the research, development, implementation and analysis of diversity related to the student experience within the Faculty of Arts.
Aftab builds the social and institutional infrastructure to enable members of the UBC community(s) to work with their conflicts as they naturally and inevitably emerge.
Zenia is a Planning & Evaluation Strategist with the Student Diversity Initiative. Her work is focused on student diversity topics within Enrolment Services.
In partnership with the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology, Hélène helps develop leading pedagogical strategies, educational modules, and learning tools to support student diversity, inclusion, and intercultural understanding, with the goal to enhance the experiences of all students in the classroom.
Jenica Frisque is passionate about fostering inclusion at UBC Okanagan through the delivery and facilitation of programs, and conversations that raise awareness of and embed the values of equity, diversity, intercultural understanding and mutual respect in the fabric of the campus and the wider community.
Louise supports and coordinates University-wide engagement efforts related to the updating of UBC’s Employment Equity Plan, the development of the Canada Research Chair Program Equity & Diversity Action Plan, and relevant areas of the EIO and UBC strategic plan.
Maureen provides project management support to Student Diversity Initiative, ensuring projects are advanced on schedule and within project scope.
Maryam’s work supports the strategic development and implementation of initiatives that shape equitable experiences and outcomes of students. She leads the development of the Inclusive Excellence Scholars network, which supports research, teaching, and mentorship for faculty in order to enhance equity and inclusion practices in the classroom and beyond.
Working closely with the Director of Dialogue & Conflict Engagement at EIO, and in partnership with a number of colleagues across the institution, Roshni provides information, support, referrals and resources to members of the UBC community who believe they may have a human-rights based discrimination or harassment concern.
Marko is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that engage the campus community in activities of the Equity & Inclusion Office, and help advance and demonstrate UBC’s commitment to excellence, diversity, and inclusion.
Jenna works across the Equity & Inclusion Office and the VP Students’ Office, supporting the Student Diversity Initiative as well as departments such as UBC Wellbeing, Athletics, and Recreation.
Charlene works in areas of needs assessments, strategic planning, program and policy development, and monitoring and evaluation efforts in support of evidence-based decision-making.
In the Executive Assistant role, Theresa is responsible for providing confidential executive administrative and operation support to the Associate Vice-President (AVP), and works closely with senior members of the Equity & Inclusion Office (EIO).
Working with the team and partners, Kate develops and implements communication plans and strategies connected to the work of the Student Diversity Initiative.
Rachael E. Sullivan delivers educational programming in the areas of gender and sexual diversity, student leadership and Active Bystander interventions.
William comes to UBC with 23 years of teaching and administrative experience in ethnic studies, equity, and Inclusive Excellence program building at three public research universities in the western US.
Hanae leads the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of programs to enhance the UBC teaching and learning community’s capacity in creating inclusive and equitable classroom environments across UBC.
Tracy’s work supports university partners in identifying strengths, challenges and opportunities for creating a system-wide culture of inclusion at UBC.