Undergraduate Office

shannon.sterling@sauder.ubc.ca

As the Assistant Dean of the BCom program, I am responsible for the vision, leadership, and strategic planning for operation of the BCom program and related student services. My role is also to act as the liaison between students and the faculty. The UGO administers all matters concerning recruiting, admissions, academic programs, study abroad and exchange programs, personal and academic advising, scholarships and graduation. Please make a point of becoming familiar with our staff and services. We are here to assist you in any way we can!

gabriela.aragay@sauder.ubc.ca

604.822.9424

I work with UBC Sauder students in the design of their educational plan based on their life goals, abilities, and aspirations while helping them interpret policies and procedures as they apply to their programs. Being a lifelong learner, I help them identify and improve their study habits and time management skills to enhance their academic performance. I also evaluate and make strategic recommendations for areas of improvement in student advising services while working closely with Commerce Peer Advisors. I have an M.Ed. in Adult Learning and Education, a B.Arch from ITESM, and over 15 years of experience in the field of education.

craig.kingsep@sauder.ubc.ca

In my role I'm responsible for the strategic oversight of the systems and processes that sustain the operation of the Undergraduate Office and administration of the BCom program. This includes curriculum change implementation, course and exam scheduling, enrolment management, and service delivery. As an alumnus of UBC, I'm thankful for the many opportunities and benefits from my undergraduate education. I'm committed to enhancing and expanding the ways in which our team can support students in achieving their own rewarding and transformative learning experiences.

anita.didur@sauder.ubc.ca

UBC is my second home! Not only am I a UBC alumna, since graduating and prior to landing in UBC Sauder, I worked in a variety of capacities and units on campus including managing and/or advising in the Faculty of Law, School of Nursing and Enrolment Services. As part of the Admissions and Recruitment team, I support the university and school on our strategic goals to continue building a vibrant student population by working with others on campus in activities such as advising prospective students about the admissions process, our program, and resources; planning and participating in outreach events; facilitating the processing of applications to the BCom program and many other initiatives. As a member of the UGO team, I am also here to meet and greet, advise and help new students transition into our program.

tina.huang@sauder.ubc.ca

I have been working in the admissions field for many years, and my goal is to bring outstanding students to the BCom program who can help enrich the environment at Sauder and continue to be successful. If you have any questions about the admissions process or requirements, please feel free to contact me.

wally.mitchell@sauder.ubc.ca

I have worked in the field of student recruitment and advising for many years, joining UBC Sauder in 2007 as an Academic Advisor and Recruiter for the BCom program. My career has been spent both in Canada and Australia, starting my career managing the Sociocultural Program for the UBC English Language Institute and also working as a study abroad and exchange advisor at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. I hold a BSc from the Faculty of Agriculture at UBC and a graduate degree in International Relations from Macquarie University.

ruth.kwok@sauder.ubc.ca

My role as an academic advisor is to support you in your journey from the time you enter the BCom program to graduation. An alumna of UBC and with several years of experience in undergraduate student advising, student development and education management, I can assist you with navigating policies, interpreting degree requirements, and connecting you to campus resources supporting your academic, personal and professional goals.

jamie.tooze@sauder.ubc.ca

I have enjoyed advising international students since I first worked as a graduate school advisor and management trainer in Tokyo, Japan in 2001. I joined the UBC Sauder Undergraduate Office in 2005 and have strived to help each individual student reach their academic goals. I graduated from UBC in 1996 with a BA in International Relations and a Minor in History. After UBC, I completed my graduate studies in the Asia Pacific Management Cooperative Program at Capilano University.

sheila.dsouza@sauder.ubc.ca

I work with students to help them understand academic requirements, university policy and procedures and what kind of university resources are available to them. Equally important, though, is the collaborative work I do with students in exploring opportunities for personal and academic growth and in identifying strategies for capitalizing on their university experience. Before I joined UBC, I was an instructor and also had roles in education management. I have a BA in Political Science from SFU, an MA in East Asian Studies from Sogang University in Seoul and an MSc in Japanese Studies from the University of Oxford.

abril.castillo@sauder.ubc.ca

My role as an academic advisor is to help students with course planning and degree requirements. My goal is to be able to connect while helping them understand the BCOM program requirements, university policies and procedures as well as provide information about UBC resources available for them. I’ve started my career in the education field in Mexico and continued it here in Canada. I have a MSc from the UPM in Spain and a BSc from the ITTG in Mexico.

katelyn.huang@sauder.ubc.ca

As an academic advisor, my priority is to support students in navigating their studies at UBC Sauder. I also help students in exploring options for personal and academic growth by connecting them to various resources. Prior to joining UBC, I have worked in several Higher Education institutions in the United Kingdom. I have a MSc in Human Resource Management from Cardiff University and a MEd in Higher Education from UBC.

jessica.pilfold@sauder.ubc.ca

As an academic advisor, my goal is to support you in achieving your personal and academic goals during your time at UBC Sauder, and help you navigate your program requirements and UBC policies and procedures. Before joining the UGO team, I spent a year teaching academic and self-management skills to students at academic risk, and worked in student engagement and development for 5 years focusing on orientation and transition, student groups, and co-curricular activities. I hold an MSc in Chemistry from UBC Okanagan and an MEd in Student Development and Student Services in Higher Education from the University of Toronto.

scott.entwistle@sauder.ubc.ca

Scott graduated in 2018 from UBC with a BA in History and a minor in International Relations. His professional career began at the Juno Beach Centre, Canada’s Second World War memorial located in Normandy, France. He worked as a guide and Visitor Services Manager. In the fall of 2019, Scott joined UBC Development & Alumni Engagement, working to support the fundraising activities of the Office of the President to secure major philanthropic gifts for priority projects across the university. Prior to joining the UGO, Scott was a Co-op Career Educator with the Arts Co-op program, supporting co-op students’ personal and professional development throughout their co-op experience.

ann.gilray@sauder.ubc.ca

I support UBC Sauder students in their participation in international programs; from the early stages of promotion through to transferring credits post-experience, and everything in between. I have traveled extensively and know first-hand the many amazing benefits of international exposure and studying abroad. I am also responsible for entrance and continuing student awards.

nicole.kelly@sauder.ubc.ca

As the Associate Director, Student Engagement and Development, I develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to enhance student development and foster strong student communities. In practice, this means I oversee orientation and transition programs and work closely with student leaders and key stakeholders, including the Commerce Undergraduate Society and the Dean’s Student Advisory Council. With a background in intercultural learning and student advising, I am passionate about enhancing the BCom student experience.

visha.thamboo@sauder.ubc.ca

My role as one of the Student Engagement and Development Advisors is to focus on orientation planning and transitioning BCom students to UBC Sauder. I also strive to build programming that fosters student leadership and involvement, both in and outside of the classroom. I graduated from UBC with a BA in International Relations in 2016, where I loved creating meaningful experiences and interactions for my peers through Orientations, Residence Life, the Student Leadership Conference and student clubs. I loved it so much that I decided to make a career out of it! With my experience of hosting small intimate events, to large-scale Orientations, I hope to help you re-imagine your degree and push you to make the most of your time here at UBC Sauder.

gavin.gao@sauder.ubc.ca

In my role, I work with the Undergraduate Office as a Student Engagement & Development Advisor supporting Imagine Day for incoming UBC Sauder students. I have a variety of experiences working in different areas of higher education, which helps me provide advising and programming that recognizes students as a whole person. While studying at UBC I was heavily involved with Residence Life, Intramurals, Alumni Engagement, and the Student Leadership Conference. I am passionate about helping students embed their identity development into their academic and co-curricular journeys.

lauren.venema@sauder.ubc.ca

I am the lead advisor for The Spark planning committee, a support for CUS clubs and services, and your go-to person for anything related to student engagement. I graduated from UBC Sauder in 2014 with a specialization in Marketing – however after my involvement in the Student Leadership Conference, CUS, COMM 202, JDC West and orientations I knew that event planning is what I wanted for my career. After 2 years of planning events in and out of Sauder, I am now excited to be part of the UGO team to help students plan The Spark Orientation and explore many other involvement opportunities.

tracy.pham@sauder.ubc.ca

As the Communications Coordinator at the Undergraduate Office, I organize the weekly myBCom Bulletin and distribute student email communications to the BCom undergraduate population. I also manage the myBCom website to ensure that it is up-to-date with the latest information. My objective is to share critical information about the program to students in a timely manner.

naoki.yamane@sauder.ubc.ca

gabriela.delgado@sauder.ubc.ca

berry.lau@sauder.ubc.ca

stella.lee@sauder.ubc.ca

ale.vega@sauder.ubc.ca

zhishu.wang@sauder.ubc.ca