Nancy Holmes
Associate Professor, Creative Studies, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, UBC Okanagan
Poet, fiction writer, editor, essayist and community-based artist passionate about connecting people — and myself — to the natural world and to environmental action through art.
Connections to UBC
Published: July 2019
Elsie (Neema) Rimber
Student, BA in Economics (International Relations Minor), Faculty of Arts
Kenyan born. Passionate about student support and advocating for inclusivity and inclusive practices for visible racial minorities. Sunny days and summer rays soothe my spirit.
Connections to UBC
Published: June 2019
Jodie Crocker
Graphic Designer, Student Communications Services
Heart full of optimism; head full of Seinfeld references; mug full of Earl Grey. Catch me collaborating with my team, investing in creative students or buried in an illustration project.
Connections to UBC
Published: June 2019
Juan Daniel Leaño
UBC Alumnus (2017), BA in Psychology, Minor in Health and Society, Faculty of Arts
Health promoter and lifestyle enthusiast. Fostering community engagement and inclusion spark my joy. I believe that through collaboration, care and a touch of charm, we can do it all.
Connections to UBC
Published: June 2019
Nicholas Reitsma
Student, BA in Human Kinetics, Faculty of Health and Social Development, UBC Okanagan
Goal of becoming a physician. Varsity goalkeeper, mental health advocate and avid reader.
Connections to UBC
Published: June 2019
Becky Bradley
Student, BA Human Geography and BA Psychology, Faculty of Arts
Made in Tanzania, born in England, nurtured on three continents — a global nomad who loves running, health, coffee and the sun. (The latter can be tricky to find in Vancouver at times!)
Connections to UBC
Published: May 2019
Eric Ma
Student, BASc Civil Engineering, Minor in Computer Science, Faculty of Applied Science, UBC Okanagan
Passionate about helping people and our transportation system. Teaching assistant and president of CITE student chapter. Loves the beautiful Okanagan scenery and sense of community.
Connections to UBC
Published: May 2019
Melissa Carr
Communications Strategist, Student Communications, VP Students
Strategic thinking, problem solving, Comms professional. Committed to user-centred design. Always asking “why?” Bike commuter, skier and lover of travel. Keeping it simple since forever.
Connections to UBC
Published: May 2019
Rob Boushel
Professor, Director, Kinesiology, Faculty of Education
Dr. Boushel’s research covers broad areas of exercise physiology including regulation of the circulation, the oxygen cascade during exercise and the adaptive response to training.
Connections to UBC
Published: May 2019