
Katra Farah
Web Marketing Strategist, International Student Initiative
An Ontario native trying to enjoy the Pacific Northwest, I’m always asking ‘and where’s that?’ Sums me up, as I’m also asking questions with both inside and outside voice.
Connections to UBC
Published: April 2018

Susan Porter
Dean and Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Passionate about nurturing the next generation of scholars. Also about DNA, Bach, the forest, and family. Have a dream job working with amazing people and helping to shape the future.
Connections to UBC
Published: April 2018

Aki Ezure
Student, B.A. Linguistics Major, Commerce Minor, Faculty of Arts
Linguistics student, Student Ambassador, researcher, and kitchen-dweller. Dark chocolate, good sleep, language, and theatre are the key ingredients to my wonderful UBC life.
Connections to UBC
- Undergraduate Programs and Admissions | Vancouver campus tour
- Department of Linguistics
- UBC Players Club
Published: April 2018

Bryce Traister
Dean, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, UBC Okanagan
I joined the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies in August 2017. It has been a wonderful and renewing experience getting to know is a new community.
Connections to UBC
Published: April 2018

Shawna Narayan
Student, Physics, Faculty of Science, and Research Assistant, Work Learn Program, Digital Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine
Mental health advocate & community health researcher. Founder of Empower The Future. SUS Physics representative. Committed to helping others. Loves Earl Grey tea, volleyball, & Netflix.
Connections to UBC
- Digital Emergency Medicine | Department of Emergency Medicine
- Summer Student Research Program
- Empower The Future
Published: March 2018

Shannon Kolind
Assistant Professor, Neurology, Faculty of Medicine
I have always loved numbers and imaging but had no idea what to do with that passion until I discovered MRI. Now I am a physicist co-existing in harmony with clinicians.
Connections to UBC
Published: March 2018

Parsa Rajabi
Student, Computer Science, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, UBC Okanagan
Full-time computer nerd, part-time meal prepper, Research & Teaching Assistant, First Responder and Library’s tech support. Passionate about making a difference on campus & in the community
Connections to UBC
Published: March 2018

Peter Meiszner
Digital Editor and Social Media Strategist, UBC Media Relations
Lives and breathes social media. Loves to travel and has the collection of photos to prove it. Sometimes seen on two wheels, especially when the sun is shining.
Connections to UBC
Published: March 2018

Michael Shakespeare
Executive Director, Finance & Operations, Faculty of Medicine
Provides critical strategic, financial and organizational support to the Faculty of Medicine. Gives back to his community through his role as Director of the UNA, or chasing after his two boys.
Connections to UBC
Published: February 2018