See what the UBC Arts experience was like for our Arts alumni — including some helpful advice for current Arts students — and discover where they are now in their careers.
Erica Chiaki Kawabe (Shimizu)
BA, 2009
Area(s) of Study
Political Science
Work Term
Director of Projects and Change Management Office, Latin America
Hays
Jeremy Wallace
PhD, 1999
Area(s) of Study
French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies
Work Term
Executive Director, Cabinet and Parliamentary Affairs
Global Affairs Canada
Matthew Richardson
BA, 2017
Area(s) of Study
History
Work Term
Teacher, Social Studies - Middle/Senior
Fraser Academy
Isabel Peng
BA, 2016
Area(s) of Study
Sociology
Work Term
Director of New Student Transition Programs and First Year Experience
Caltech
Shaun Olafson
BA, 2023
Area(s) of Study
Interdisciplinary Studies
Work Term
Executive Director, Head of Admissions, Co-Founder
Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology
Nemo Anyudan Zhao
BA, 2019
Area(s) of Study
Economics | History
Work Term
Advancement Officer, Regional and Global Development
University of British Columbia
Alison Matthews
MFA, 2010
Area(s) of Study
Theatre and Film
Work Term
Assistant Lecturer
University of Alberta
Andrew Han
BA, 2014
Area(s) of Study
Economics | Philosophy
Work Term
Mobile Game Developer
Product Madness
Claudia Martinez
BA, 2017
Area(s) of Study
Philosophy
Work Term
Assistant Corporation Counsel
New York City Law Department
Desiree Adib
BA, 1997
Area(s) of Study
Geography | Political Science
Work Term
Senior Editorial Producer
ABC News
Jorge Izquierdo Salvador
PhD, 2018
Area(s) of Study
French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies
Work Term
Dean of General Education and Professor
Universidad de las Américas (UDLA)
Marion Benkaiouche
BA, 2014
Area(s) of Study
Political Science
Work Term
Manager, Operational Excellence
KPMG Canada
Connie Wu
BMS, 2020
Area(s) of Study
Media Studies
Work Term
Communications Specialist
School of Population and Public Health at UBC
Tina Wang
BA, 2015
Area(s) of Study
Music
Work Term
Saxophone Faculty / Instructor
Vancouver Academy of Music
Albert Chan
BA, 2013; BEd, 2014
Area(s) of Study
Music
Work Term
Secondary School Music Teacher
Delta School District
Spencer Britten
MA, 2017; BA, 2015
Area(s) of Study
Music
Work Term
Tenor, Dancer, Actor
Self-employed
Gloria Gutman
BA, 1961; PhD, 1970
Area(s) of Study
Psychology
Work Term
Professor/Director Emirata
Simon Fraser University
Carole Joling
BA, 1967; BLS, 1969
Area(s) of Study
Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies | French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies
Work Term
Retired
Emily Whiting
BA, 2022
Area(s) of Study
Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice
Work Term
Freelance Photographer
self-employed
Charlotte Erdmann
BA, 2005
Area(s) of Study
Philosophy
Work Term
Founding Attorney / CEO
Orlando Tax Law
Jane Liu
BA, 2016
Area(s) of Study
Psychology
Work Term
Volunteer and Stewardship Lead
The Looking Glass Foundation for Eating Disorders
Kelly O'Keefe
BA, 2021
Area(s) of Study
French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies | Political Science
Work Term
Language Assistant
North American Language and Culture Program, US Embassy of Spain
Dankile Lin
BA, 2020
Area(s) of Study
English
Work Term
English Tutor and Test Prep Instructor
Self Employed
Barbara Bernhardt (née Handford)
BA, 1969
Area(s) of Study
Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies
Work Term
Professor Emerita
UBC
Yue Yao
BA, 2020
Area(s) of Study
Art History and Visual Art
Work Term
Bank Officer
SPDB (Shanghai Pudong Development Bank)
Annika Steiro
BA, 2021
Area(s) of Study
Art History and Visual Art
Work Term
Business Support Administrator
Christie's
Jules Arita Koostachin
PhD, 2021
Area(s) of Study
Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice
Work Term
Filmmaker
VisJuelles Productions Inc.
Prajju Mantha
BA, 2020
Area(s) of Study
Political Science
Work Term
Senior Sales Operations Analyst
Dell Technologies
Gregory Tiersma-Woollgar
BA, 2017
Area(s) of Study
Art History and Visual Art
Work Term
Senior Specialist, Art Research Department
Galerie Gmurzynska
Luna Ferguson
PhD, 2016; MA, 2010
Area(s) of Study
Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice | Theatre and Film
Work Term
Actor, Producer, Scholar, Author
Syed Faiz Jaffar
BA, 2017
Area(s) of Study
Asian Studies | International Relations
Work Term
Member Services Manager
AGN International
Jianna Faner
BA, 2018
Area(s) of Study
English
Work Term
Women’s Support Worker
Dixon Transition Society
Riel Hishon
BA, 2016
Area(s) of Study
Economics
Work Term
Lawyer
Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
Sania Chaudhry
BA, 2014
Area(s) of Study
Psychology | Sociology
Work Term
Conduct Counsel
Real Estate Council of Alberta
Coral Santana
BA, 2021
Area(s) of Study
Creative Writing | Theatre and Film
Work Term
Member Services and Equity Coordinator
Directors Guild of Canada
Cicely Belle Blain
BA, 2016
Area(s) of Study
Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies
Work Term
CEO & Principal Consultant
Bakau Consulting
Marcus Chung
BA, 2021
Area(s) of Study
Psychology
Work Term
Graduate Student
University College London
Julianna Bouso Rodriguez
BMus, 2017
Area(s) of Study
Music
Work Term
Creative Director
Self Employed
Melanie Mpanju
BA, 2021
Area(s) of Study
Political Science
Work Term
Staff Assistant
U.S. House of Representatives
Justin Tse
BA (Honours), 2007; MA, 2009; PhD, 2014
Area(s) of Study
Geography | History
Work Term
Assistant Professor of Humanities (Education)
Singapore Management University
James Martin
BA, 1988
Area(s) of Study
Theatre and Film
Work Term
Chief Strategy Officer
Inspire Image Picture Co.
Phil Cawdery
BA, 2006
Area(s) of Study
Political Science
Work Term
Manager, Process Automation
Coast Capital Savings
Heather Hastie
BA, 1993; BEd, 1995
Area(s) of Study
French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies | Political Science
Work Term
Manager, Communications
The City of Calgary
Meg O'Hara
BA, 2014
Area(s) of Study
Art History and Visual Art
Work Term
Founder and CEO / Landscape Painter
Meg O'Hara Creative
Jessica La Rochelle
BA, 2006
Area(s) of Study
English | Sociology
Work Term
Director, Indigenous Student Recruitment & Admissions
Simon Fraser University
Avril Espinosa-Malpica
BA, 2018
Area(s) of Study
Economics | French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies | Political Science
Work Term
Senior Analyst & Trade Commissioner
Global Affairs Canada
Ryan Cardwell
BA, 2004
Area(s) of Study
Asian Studies | History
Work Term
Executive Director, Kindergarten Programs
Ivy Education Group
Azar Eskandarpour
BA, 2006
Area(s) of Study
Political Science
Work Term
Regional Protection Coordinator
International Committee of the Red Cross
Spencer Lindsay
BA, 2011
Area(s) of Study
First Nations and Indigenous Studies
Work Term
Project Manager, Aboriginal Health
Vancouver Coastal Health
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
BA, 2011
Area(s) of Study
First Nations and Indigenous Studies | Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice
Work Term
Filmmaker
Actor
Myia Antone
BA, 2019
Area(s) of Study
First Nations and Indigenous Studies | Geography
Work Term
Squamish Language Teacher, Kwi Awt Stélmexw
Founder, Indigenous Women Outdoors
Graham Heal
BA, 1983
Area(s) of Study
Geography
Work Term
Managing Director
Various ventures / Entrepreneur
Alison Fung
BA, 2016
Area(s) of Study
Geography
Work Term
Environmental Management Analyst
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Connor Meakin
BA, 2012
Area(s) of Study
Psychology
Work Term
Founder and CEO
Bluebird Provisions inc.
Chiamaka Mọgọ
MPPGA, 2019
Area(s) of Study
Public Policy and Global Affairs
Work Term
Founder and President of the Board
Initiative for Inclusive Dialogue in Nigeria (IIDN)
Aboozar Ahmadi
MPPGA, 2019; BA, 2019
Area(s) of Study
International Relations | Public Policy and Global Affairs
Work Term
Policy Officer
Department of National Defence
Michelle Ghoussoub
MJ, 2016; BA, 2014
Area(s) of Study
International Relations | Journalism | Political Science
Work Term
Journalist
CBC News
Nathan Seef
MPPGA, 2018
Area(s) of Study
Public Policy and Global Affairs
Work Term
Policy Analyst
Natural Resources Canada
Brad Vis
BA, 2008
Area(s) of Study
Classical Near Eastern and Religious Studies | Political Science
Work Term
Member of Parliment
Nathan Bowles
BA, 2018
Area(s) of Study
Political Science
Work Term
Policy Advisor
Minister of Natural Resources Canada
Jill Slattery
BA, 2014
Area(s) of Study
Creative Writing | English
Work Term
Communications Specialist
Lauren Hamman
MPPGA, 2018
Area(s) of Study
Public Policy and Global Affairs
Work Term
Intergovernmental Relations Advisor
Government of British Columbia
Connie Chang
BA, 2007
Area(s) of Study
English | History
Work Term
Founder & Principal
Type C Consulting
Victoria Fraser
BFA, 2018
Area(s) of Study
Creative Writing | Psychology
Work Term
Freelance Writer
Self Employed
Alfonso Hernandez
MPPGA, 2019
Area(s) of Study
Public Policy and Global Affairs
Work Term
Public Management Consultant
UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
Terry Lum
BA, 1998
Area(s) of Study
Geography
Work Term
Director of Operations
Vancouver Premier College
Bo Wang
MPPGA, 2018
Area(s) of Study
Public Policy and Global Affairs
Work Term
Associate, China
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
Danielle Bicknell
BA, 2008
Area(s) of Study
International Relations | Political Science
Work Term
Program Manager
SecondMuse
Kenneth Wong
BA, 1985
Area(s) of Study
Asian Studies
Work Term
Professor
Langara School of Management
Liesl Lafferty
MFA, 2019
Area(s) of Study
Creative Writing | Theatre and Film
Work Term
Story Editor, Dramaturg and Playwright
Wet Ink Collective
Sandra Nomoto
BA, 2005
Area(s) of Study
English | Theatre and Film
Work Term
PR & Community Liaison
Intengine.com
Kristen Walters
BA, 2014
Area(s) of Study
History
Work Term
Conservation Program Coordinator
Raincoast Conservation Foundation
Aaron Chin
BA, 2012
Area(s) of Study
Economics | Political Science
Work Term
Chief Executive Officer
Organika Health Products Inc
Aurora Tejeida
MJ, 2014
Area(s) of Study
Journalism
Work Term
Communications Coordinator
Peter Wall Institute
Tao-Yee Lau
BA, 2007
Area(s) of Study
History | International Relations
Work Term
Mental Health Clinician
Vancouver Coastal Health
Verna Yam
BA, 2018
Area(s) of Study
Asian Studies | International Relations
Work Term
Trade Policy Analyst
Global Affairs Canada
Ryan Spong
BA, 1999
Area(s) of Study
English
Work Term
Co-Founder & CEO, Foodee
Co-Founder & Owner, Tacofino
Claire Seaborn
BA, 2010
Area(s) of Study
Geography | Political Science
Work Term
Lawyer
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Leah Clark
BA, 2004
Area(s) of Study
Art History and Visual Art
Work Term
Associate Professor
University of Oxford
Jordan McNiven
BA, 2006
Area(s) of Study
Economics
Work Term
Director of Equity
Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.
Faisal Paktian
BA, 2017
Area(s) of Study
Geography | Political Science
Work Term
Junior T-JAG Analyst
Geneva Centre for Security Policy
Yulanda Lui
BA, 2017
Area(s) of Study
Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies | Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice
Work Term
DTES Chinese Seniors Outreach Worker
Yarrow Intergenerational Society for Justice
Devon Wong
BA, 2010
Area(s) of Study
Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice
Work Term
Communications Consultant and Storyteller
Lawrence Book McKnight
BA, 2015
Area(s) of Study
French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies | Geography
Work Term
Counter Trafficking Unit Intern
International Organization for Migration
Sanya Pleshakov
MA, 2010
Area(s) of Study
History
Work Term
Head of Programming and Education
Burnaby Village Museum
Siena Wood Hutton
BA, 2017
Area(s) of Study
Classical Near Eastern and Religious Studies
Work Term
Assistant Mosaic Conservator
National Institution Stobi
Glenn Pangilinan
BA, 2010
Area(s) of Study
Economics | Political Science
Work Term
Project Coordinator
Royal Bank of Canada
Kathleen Allan
BMus, 2011
Area(s) of Study
Music
Work Term
Director of Choral Studies and Associate Conductor of Orchestras
Vancouver Academy of Music
Christopher Cheung
BA, 2014
Area(s) of Study
English | Journalism | Sociology
Work Term
Journalist and Editor
The Tyee
Jayne Wilkinson
MA, 2014
Area(s) of Study
Art History and Visual Art
Work Term
Managing Editor
Canadian Art
Fatou Wurie
BA, 2010
Area(s) of Study
Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice
Work Term
Founder
The Survivor Dream Project
Dominic Barton
BA, 1984
Area(s) of Study
Economics
Work Term
Global Managing Partner
McKinsey & Company
Leah Manson
BA, 2004
Area(s) of Study
English | Philosophy
Work Term
Indigenous Relations Specialist
BC Hydro
Marc Sierro Goffaux
BA, 2017
Area(s) of Study
Economics
Work Term
Account Executive
Hawkeye Wealth Ltd.
Jan Jettel
MBA, 2012; BA, 2005
Area(s) of Study
Asian Studies | Economics | Political Science
Work Term
Senior Vice President
National Accounts, Speakeasy Inc.
Sam Fenn
MA, 2016; BA, 2011
Area(s) of Study
History
Work Term
Documentary Radio Producer
Cited Media Productions
Aaron Ames
BA, 2014
Area(s) of Study
Political Science | Sociology
Work Term
Coordinator
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Chris Freek
BA, 1997
Area(s) of Study
Classical Near Eastern and Religious Studies
Work Term
Senior Manager, Communications & Marketing
UBC
Lesley Duncan
PhD, 2009; MA, 2005; BA, 2002
Area(s) of Study
Psychology
Work Term
Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer
Distill Analytics
Alan Brodie
BFA, 1989
Area(s) of Study
Theatre and Film
Work Term
Set and Lighting Designer
Stage Director
Kerry McDowall
BA, 2000
Area(s) of Study
Theatre and Film
Work Term
Associate Producer
4H Productions Inc.
Richard N. Liu
BA, 1993
Area(s) of Study
Asian Studies
Work Term
Senior Advisor
East Asia Business Development
Hussein Janmohamed
BMus, 1996; MMus, 2014; MMus, 1998
Area(s) of Study
Music
Work Term
Composer, Conductor and Teacher
Ciaran Dudley
BA, 2011
Area(s) of Study
Asian Studies
Work Term
Information & Cultural Officer
Consulate General of Japan
Laura Sparks
BA, 2009
Area(s) of Study
Asian Studies
Work Term
Foreign Service Officer
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Lilian Chau
MA, 2005; BA, 2000
Area(s) of Study
Anthropology
Work Term
Community Investment Portfolio Manager
Vancity
Robert Dawson
MA, 1989; BA, 1987
Area(s) of Study
International Relations | Political Science
Work Term
Director, Access and Government Relations
Pfizer
Madeleine Natale
BA, 2011
Area(s) of Study
French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies
Work Term
Career Advisor
Faculty of Law, University of Calgary
Carmen Lee
BA, 2001
Area(s) of Study
International Relations | Political Science
Work Term
Global Alliance Marketing Lead
Workday / Deloitte Canada
Scott Matthews
PhD, 2006
Area(s) of Study
Political Science
Work Term
Associate Professor
Memorial University
David Michael Fonseca
BA, 2014
Area(s) of Study
Political Science
Work Term
Assistant Consultant
PwC
Caleb Lee
BA, 2006
Area(s) of Study
Linguistics
Work Term
Senior Content Developer (Learning)
SRK Consulting
Michelle Kim
BA, 2002
Area(s) of Study
Asian Studies | Canadian Studies
Work Term
Novelist, Filmmaker, Actor
Hapaness Media
Natasha Jeshani
BA, 2005
Area(s) of Study
Sociology
Work Term
Co-Owner, Vice President, HR and Recruitment
Career Contacts
Brenda Yuen
BA, 2009
Area(s) of Study
Psychology
Work Term
Early Years Teacher
English Schools Foundation
Reda El Maazi
BA, 2018
Area(s) of Study
Sociology
Work Term
Recruitment Specialist
Eagle Professional Resources
Samantha Bruin
BA, 2011
Area(s) of Study
English | Psychology
Work Term
Communications Coordinator
BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit / UBC
Victor Ngo
BA, 2013
Area(s) of Study
Geography
Work Term
Transportation Planner
WATT Consulting Group
Darlene Munro
BA, 2015
Area(s) of Study
French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies | History
Work Term
Teacher
Emily Cheung
BA, 2017
Area(s) of Study
Political Science
Work Term
Marketing Production Coordinator
Nintendo of Canada
Rosalyn C. RainDancer
BA, 2006
Area(s) of Study
Interdisciplinary Studies
Work Term
Founder & CEO
The Conscious CEO Experience Training & Consulting
Tomo Yamaguchi
BA, 2018
Area(s) of Study
Economics | Political Science
Work Term
Talent Acquisition Partner
IBM
Kelsey Beninger
BA, 2010
Area(s) of Study
French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies | Psychology
Work Term
Associate Director
Kantar Public
Victoria Lansdown
BA, 2017
Area(s) of Study
Interdisciplinary Studies
Work Term
English Language Remedial Learning Specialist
Fraser Academy
Cristina Blanco Iglesias
BIE, 2017
Area(s) of Study
Economics
Work Term
Economist
The Centre for the Study of Living Standards
Megan Dias
MA, 2017
Area(s) of Study
Political Science
Work Term
Program Coordinator
Institute for Future Legislators at Ryerson University
Astghik Hairapetian
BA, 2017
Area(s) of Study
French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies | International Relations
Work Term
Student
UCLA School of Law
Zameena Dadani
MPPGA, 2017
Area(s) of Study
Public Policy and Global Affairs
Work Term
Director of Communications & Strategic Initiatives
Westcoast Family Centre Society
Mackenzie Macht
BA, 2012
Area(s) of Study
English | Interdisciplinary Studies
Work Term
Registered Midwife
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
Andy Holmes
BA, 2019
Area(s) of Study
Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice | Sociology
Work Term
MA Student
University of Toronto
Judith McLean
BSW, 1986; MSW, 1989
Area(s) of Study
Social Work
Work Term
Wellness Trainer
Hi Q Training, Morneau Shepell, Vancouver Community College
Jennifer Zilm
MLAIS, 2017; MA, 2006
Area(s) of Study
Classical Near Eastern and Religious Studies | Library, Archival, and Information Studies
Work Term
Librarian and Poet
Burnaby Public Library and Surrey Public Library
Jessica Hope-Ross
BA, 2008
Area(s) of Study
English | Theatre and Film
Work Term
Specialist, Casino Marketing Communications
BCLC