People of UBC

UBC’s unique personality comes from the people that study, teach, work, and live in its community. Every individual contributes to what sets us apart. In this series, we invite you to meet the people of UBC.

Camille Rousseau

Student, PhD Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Education, UBC Okanagan

Loves working with dogs and children. Swimmer. Likes a nice meal with friends or doing a puzzle after a long day.

Connections to UBC

Faculty of Education B.A.R.K.

Published: July 2020

Mirjana Borovickic

Student, Bachelor of Education, Faculty of Education, UBC Okanagan

Visual Arts graduate; education student. Mother of two. Passionate about art. Loves reading, sewing, painting and exploring the world.

Connections to UBC

Published: July 2020

Rina Garcia Chua

Student, PhD IGS, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, UBC Okanagan

Interested in the spaces that people create as migrants. Writer, ecocritic, volunteer, teacher. Loves the ocean, dog kisses, cat rubs and hammy squeaks.

Connections to UBC

Published: July 2020

Samantha Larsen

Residence Life Manager, Student Housing and Hospitality Services, UBC Okanagan

Striving to make a home away from home for students in residence. Fuelled by cold brew, colour coding and conversation.

Connections to UBC

Published: July 2020

Shannon Hohl

Graduate Studies Administrative Assistant, School of Engineering, UBC Okanagan

Loves a good book, a cup of tea and planning the next trip. Easily startled, which leads to laughs. Always greets people with a smile.

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UBC Okanagan School of Engineering

Published: July 2020

Viola Cohen

Communications and Marketing Strategist, University Relations, UBC Okanagan

Avid runner, cyclist and skier. Passionate about environmental issues. Can’t live without coffee, chocolate and a cat on my lap.

Connections to UBC

Published: July 2020

Adrian Liem

Manager, Digital Communications, Brand and Marketing

Psych grad turned teacher turned digital professional and certified coach. Hiker, runner, cycler, surfer and wannabe of many other words ending in “er”.