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I am a UBC alumna, with a master’s degree in economics. My professional experience is in banking, executive education, corporate operations/financial management and public service. Prior to joining the Robert H. Lee Graduate School, I worked in retail banking in British Columbia and Ontario, and venture capital focusing on mergers and acquisitions in Beijing. My most recent experience and knowledge is in public service and municipal policy, where I demonstrate my passion for fostering an equal, diverse and inclusive community. I enjoy spending my free time with my family exploring beautiful Vancouver.

I graduated from UBC’s Master's degree in Educational Administration and Leadership in 2016. In the past 7 years, I have gained valuable experience working in both the private and public sectors, primarily in recruitment and admissions. I find great fulfillment in working with prospective students and witnessing their growth and achievements as they embark on their chosen educational paths. I’m deeply committed to fostering a diverse, supportive and inclusive environment at UBC Sauder. Beyond my professional endeavors, I embrace an adventurous spirit - you can often find me scaling mountains or playing squash on the court.

I am a proud UBC alumna with a masters in psychology and organizational behavior. My professional background is in the consulting and tech space, supporting various industries, from heavy industry to finance. When I’m not supporting prospective students and future leaders, you can find me hiking or skiing in the mountains and traveling across the globe.

Recruiting and managing the enrolment of prospective graduate students, I provide expertise, guidance, and support throughout the applications and admissions process. Through my many touch points at UBC, including as the leader of the UBC Sauder RHL recruitment team, I help enrich engagement in many different contexts of formal and informal learning.

I have been a Recruitment & Admissions Manager at University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business in beautiful Vancouver, Canada since 2015. I am passionate about helping people find their potential through higher education, and it is my privilege to see the impact our programs have had on the lives who have entrusted us with their educational journeys. As a native Vancouverite and UBC alumna, I am always happy to share what I know about life in Vancouver and the UBC experience from a student/alumni perspective. Outside of work, you’ll find me attempting to travel to as many corners of the globe as I can, exploring the Vancouver area by foot, paddling and bicycle; and getting in over my head in various sporting endeavors.

Hey I am Bhavana, a food scientist and a chemical engineer with a decade of experience in food, cannabis and natural health product industries. Working in various roles in different industries and countries highlighted to me the gaps in my education on the business side of things. So I decided to come back to UBC to do my second masters! Although I haven’t performed in a few years I consider myself as a dancer. I have been practicing dancing with led lights and fire pois lately. Since I moved to Vancouver I became an avid hiker and I love camping. I make my own dehydrated camping food. Recently I am attempting to learn skiing with my classmates at the MBA program.

I am a University of Ibadan alumna, with a master’s degree in ecology & environmental biology and a bachelor’s degree in Zoology. My professional experience is in retail and commercial banking where I worked as a Product Manager and a Data analyst. I decided to take the MBA program as an avenue to pivot into the technology industry and to expand my experience from the financial service sector into Technology. I chose UBC because of the quality of its professors and the school’s strong alumni network in Canada. I am an avid volunteer with a passion for child education and mental and physical well-being. I love to connect with people and in my free time, you can find me bingeing movies.

I began my career as an aerospace engineer in Ottawa, a city that is proudly known as the coldest Capital on earth, which I can confirm as I used to skate home (on ice!) after nights out in February! In my career I had the privilege of working and living in many different countries including China, the UK, the US as well as some remote areas of Canada. My goal is to become an executive for a major airline, and I chose UBC Sauder for its high caliber professors, diverse student community and proximity to world class skiing resorts!

Originally from Los Angeles, I was fortunate to have a career in hospitality that allowed me to live in Denver, Whistler, Dallas, and the land of the Pura Vida – Costa Rica. What fueled my decision to attend UBC? My desire to live in the pacific northwest as I love the outdoors and the laid back west coast vibes! My friends call me Shef – a play on the words “Sean and Chef” – with fresh sourdough bread being one of my specialties.