Elisabeth Giffin

Elisabeth provides impartial human rights advice and information to all members of the UBC community. 

Prior to joining the EIO, Elisabeth was a litigator in private practice, having practised primarily in the area of workers’ rights. Elisabeth has knowledge and experience with the human rights landscape both in Canada and abroad, and brings compassion and practicality to her work. She obtained her JD. from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC, and her Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) from the University of Ottawa.  

Elisabeth also has a strong interest in health and is currently the Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador for the EIO.