Events & Communications Coordinator
Campus: UBC Okanagan
Pronouns: she, her, hers
Bio
Michelle is excited to step into her new role as Events and Communications Coordinator. She brings over 15 years of experience in communications, event management and marketing. Most recently, she held the title of Events and Admin Assistant for the Equity Office and the Centre for Teaching and Learning at UBC Okanagan.
Before joining UBCO, Michelle spent a decade in the energy industry, where she held a range of roles, including Communications Specialist, External Relations Advisor, and Media Relations Representative. She holds a Bachelor of Communications with a major in Public Relations from Mount Royal University and is currently pursuing a Certificate in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion from UBC.
Throughout her career, Michelle has been an advocate, sitting on several diversity and inclusion committees, helping to implement policies and procedures that reduce systemic barriers and foster more equitable, accessible environments. She looks forward to continuing this important work across both UBC campuses.
Outside of work, Michelle enjoys reading, cooking, listening to music, and spending time outdoors with her son Oliver, partner Dustin, and their beloved pets.
Email address: michelle.slade@ubc.ca
Address:
Admin 100C
1138 Alumni Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7