We are pleased to announce the recipients of the President’s Service Awards for Excellence and the President’s Staff awards, presented by the university annually to recognize staff members who demonstrate outstanding achievement and excellence within the UBC community.
President’s Service Awards for Excellence
The President’s Service Awards for Excellence are presented each year to up to five outstanding staff members. The PSAE acknowledges staff who have made outstanding contributions to UBC, and who excel in their personal achievements.
The 2025 President’s Service Awards for Excellence recipients are:
- Cam Cronin, Administrator; Department of Theatre and Film
- Jen Pelletier, Senior Manager, Administration; Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Jorma Neuvonen, Assistant Dean, Professional Education and International Collaboration; Faculty of Forestry
- Nazreen Cameron, Building Service Worker; Custodial Services, Facilities
- Nazreen Khan, Research and Administrative Assistant; Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences and Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
President’s Staff Awards
The President’s Staff Awards at the Vancouver campus recognize the personal achievements and contributions that our staff make to UBC, and to the vision and goals of the university.
The 2025 President’s Staff Awards recipients are:
President’s Staff Award for Leadership
- Adam Lukasiewicz, Manager, Undergraduate Programming & Advising; School of Kinesiology
- Danielle Walker, Strategic Partnerships Manager; School of Biomedical Engineering
President’s Staff Award for Enhancing UBC Experience
- Matthew Hume, Student Learning Coordinator; UBC Learning Exchange
- Serbulent Turan, Manager, Public Scholarship Initiatives; Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
President’s Staff Award for Creativity and Innovation
- Damara Klaassen, Executive Director, International Student Initiative; Enrolment and Academic Facilities
- Oliver Mann, Senior Communications Strategist; Community Engagement
President’s Staff Award for Advancing Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence
- Jennifer Chin, Associate Registrar and Director; Student Support & Advising, Enrolment Services
- Kaila Mikkelsen, Assistant Dean, Students; Peter A. Allard School of Law
President’s Staff Award for Wellbeing
President’s Staff Award for Collaborative Excellence
- Bree Beveridge, Carrie Krekoski, Courtney Smith, Jenny Li, Michelle Hamilton, Salina Schmidt, Teah Bryce, UBC Health (UBCH) and Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health (CEIH) -Integrated Curriculum Team
- Andrew Wang, Christopher Aitken, Christopher Spencer, Claire Roan, Danny Sayson, Edwin Chung, Gustavo Fonseca, Michael Sider, Nadia Picco, Saeed Dyanatkar, Sinead Bedford, UBC Studios
President’s Service Awards for Excellence
The President’s Service Awards for Excellence (PSAE) are presented each year to up to five outstanding staff members from across the university. This is the top award presented to UBC staff.
The PSAE recognizes staff who make outstanding contributions to the university. This award honours those who excel in their area of work and in personal achievements, who exemplify positive contributions to UBC and our communities through personal volunteerism, and position UBC as an engaged local and global partner. These individuals improve the value, efficiency, inclusivity and equity, and sustainability of the services they provide by building respectful environments. They maintain a high quality of service to their clients and embrace UBC’s values of excellence, integrity, respect, academic freedom, and accountability. They create an inclusive, vibrant and welcoming community at UBC.
Cam Cronin
Administrator
Department of Theatre and Film
Cam Cronin (he/him) is a community builder and diplomatic administrator who is described by many as the heart of the Department of Theatre and Film, where he manages a wide range of responsibilities with skill, generosity and good humour.
Service excellence
Cam oversees a diverse range of departmental needs—from balancing diverse funding sources to coordinating space allocation across eight buildings—ensuring that the needs of students, faculty and staff are met with efficiency and care. Despite the department being spread out across different buildings on campus, Cam’s leadership greatly contributes to creating a sense of community and togetherness.
Going above and beyond
Cam regularly goes the extra mile to care for everyone in the department, stemming from his genuine care for the community. During the pandemic, Cam led an initiative to create and distribute commemorative T-shirts for graduating students to make sure they still felt celebrated despite the absence of in-person gatherings. He also strengthens departmental connection through his famous biannual barbecues and monthly “Cake Days” to celebrate birthdays.
Community impact
Cam constantly considers ways to make departmental facilities more accessible, including the installation of a ramp for the Dorothy Somerset Studio Theatre and collaborating with UBC Planning on accessibility improvements for the Frederic Wood Theatre. These efforts reflect Cam’s commitment to accessibility and his endeavor to make the department’s spaces welcoming and inclusive to all.
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Jen Pelletier
Senior Manager, Administration
Department of Mechanical Engineering
As Senior Manager of Administration, Jen Pelletier (she/her) is a cornerstone of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, providing strategic leadership across finance, operations, human resources, facilities, technical services, and safety.
Service excellence
Widely recognized as the go-to person within the department, Jen provides exceptional service and champions initiatives to enrich the experience of students, faculty and staff. Jen’s connection with the Engineering community and her exceptional leadership have been instrumental in strategic departmental initiatives, including serving as lead facilitator of the Mech 2050 Strategic Visioning process, guiding the 2022 External Review, and authoring the departmental Strategic Plan.
Going above and beyond
Jen listens deeply to student feedback and translates it into tangible improvements—from advancing curriculum development to enhancing research space utilization to creating meaningful student-industry engagement opportunities. She also regularly provides support and advice for student groups and events, such as fundraisers and food drives.
Community impact
Jen has served on departmental and faculty committees for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) and Indigeneity and has also designed and facilitated EDI-focused workshops for faculty and staff. She is also a founding member of Creating Connections, a biennial conference advancing dialogue on gender diversity in STEM. Through this work, Jen strengthens inclusive practices, broadens departmental engagement, and fosters a culture where all community members feel supported to succeed.
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Jorma Neuvonen
Assistant Dean, Professional Education and International Collaboration
Faculty of Forestry, Dean’s Office
Jorma Neuvonen (he/him) is a driving force in expanding the Faculty of Forestry’s professional education portfolio as well as a global ambassador positioning UBC as an internationally engaged community of learning.
Service excellence
With Jorma’s expertise, leadership and network, the Faculty of Forestry has developed a suite of professional programs, ranging from professional master’s to micro-certificate offerings, contributing to UBC’s global reputation and revenue generation.
Jorma is also known for his tireless dedication and willingness to support the community at UBC and beyond, across countries and time zones. His empathetic and respectful manner makes him a trusted colleague and mentor, whether offering personal support to international students in crisis or helping peers navigate professional challenges.
Going above and beyond
Jorma has taken on leadership roles in organizing major international scientific conferences, including the IUFRO Division 5 Conference and two Commonwealth Forestry Conferences, each drawing more than 600 global participants. These efforts—well beyond the scope of his role—have elevated UBC’s international standing in forestry education and research.
Community impact
Jorma’s initiatives have expanded access to professional education for underrepresented groups, including Indigenous learners, mature students, and financially disadvantaged international students. Through TransFor-M, a unique dual degree master’s program, Jorma has created pathways for students from developing economies, fostering cross-cultural learning and lifelong networks. Alumni worldwide continue to share how Jorma’s vision has shaped their lives, underscoring his profound global impact and enduring legacy of inclusion, innovation, and care.
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Nazreen Cameron
Building Service Worker
Custodial Services, Facilities
Throughout her 25 years at UBC, Nazreen Cameron (she/her) has exemplified dedication, professionalism and genuine care in her custodial services role, creating an environment that supports learning, teaching and community.
Service excellence
Nazreen demonstrates an unwavering commitment to excellence in her role with meticulous attention to detail to ensure that classrooms, offices, and common areas are safe, clean and welcoming. Nazreen takes personal pride in her work, providing a level of service that students, faculty and staff highly and frequently commend.
Going above and beyond
Nazreen’s commitment shines most brightly in times of challenge. During a time of significant flooding in the Wesbrook building, she took immediate initiative to assist with cleanup and restoration, organizing waste removal, moving heavy items, and ensuring that office spaces were safe and functional. Her proactive response enabled staff to return to their work with minimal disruption.
Community impact
Nazreen cultivates a sense of belonging and community through everyday kindness: greeting people by name, offering support and encouragement, and helping newcomers feel at home. She plays a meaningful role in fostering inclusivity, particularly by caring for the building’s prayer room to keep it clean and accessible for students who rely on it for their spiritual wellbeing. By creating spaces of safety, inclusion, and respect, Nazreen enhances the experience of all who study, work, and gather in the Wesbrook building.
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Nazreen Khan
Research and Administrative Assistant
Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences and Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nazreen Khan (she/her) plays an indispensable role in the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences and the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, overseeing complex administrative and financial operations for 47 faculty members and their respective labs.
Service excellence
Naz is the trusted “go-to” person for faculty and staff alike, supporting a wide range of tasks from onboarding students and processing reimbursements to navigating complex vendor transactions and providing Workday training. Naz’s high-touch service and support enable researchers to focus on their work, knowing that administrative and financial details are handled with accuracy, efficiency, and care.
Going above and beyond
Naz contributes to creating an exceptionally positive experience for new faculty beginning their careers at UBC. As the first point of contact, Naz provides a smooth experience from day one, preparing lab and office space and proactively reaching out to check in on their transition and to anticipate upcoming needs. She generously volunteers her time and expertise to support with a breadth of administrative tasks or challenges.
Community impact
Naz sincerely cares about the wellbeing of the departments that she supports and is passionate about making these communities thrive. She organizes monthly coffee sessions with both departmental teams to break down barriers and create opportunities for connection. She also creates training resources and offers hands-on help with Workday challenges, strengthening collaboration and improving the day-to-day experience for those around her.
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President’s Staff Awards
The President’s Staff Awards recognize the personal and professional achievements and contributions that UBC Vancouver staff make to the vision and goals of the university.
President’s Staff Award for Leadership
The President’s Staff Award for Leadership is presented to staff who demonstrate a high level of problem solving, creativity or innovation. They communicate a compelling vision for their colleagues, influencing others to build consensus among individual and organizational objectives. They lead by example and display a commitment to the people at the university beyond the requirements of their job. They make UBC a better workplace and contribute to developing the leadership capacity and strengths of those around them.
Adam Lukasiewicz
Manager, Undergraduate Programming & Advising
School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Education
Adam Lukasiewicz (he/him) is recognized for building high-performing, collaborative teams and creating welcoming, inclusive environments for both students and staff. His leadership, clear communication, and ability to solve complex problems have been pivotal in guiding the School of Kinesiology through times of change.
Under Adam’s direction, the Kinesiology Undergraduate Advising Office has evolved into a model of student-centered support that emphasizes operational efficiency and collaboration. In addition to excellent service delivery, Adam ensures students feel welcomed, heard, and supported throughout their academic journeys while embedding accessibility and inclusivity into advising materials, resources, and policies.
Adam’s calm leadership was especially vital during the complex transition to Workday Student. He ensured his team adapted smoothly while maintaining high service standards and even expanding hours to better support students. He also proactively collaborated with his team to develop online videos to guide students through the new platform, many of which were adopted by other academic units.
A natural mentor, Adam champions professional growth and shared leadership. His collaborative approach empowers colleagues to take initiative, adapt to change, and drive meaningful improvements that strengthen both the team and the student experience.
Danielle Walker
Strategic Partnerships Manager
School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine
Danielle Walker (she/her) has been instrumental in shaping the School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) into an emerging hub of innovation, translational research, and talent development.
Guided by a clear vision that true innovation is rooted in partnership, Danielle has built a dynamic partnerships portfolio which has become a defining factor of SBME’s identity, receiving external recognition from Life Sciences BC as the Strategic Partner of the Year Award in 2024. Danielle has also driven key institutional initiatives, including the expansion of SBME Innovates, UBC’s first wet-lab incubator.
Danielle’s influence on talent development has also led to the development and delivery of unique programs such as SBME Propels, the Innovation Leadership Micro-Certificate, and the SBME Career Accelerator, which provides graduate students with mentorship from leaders across biotech and healthcare. These efforts have created meaningful, inclusive pathways for students and researchers to access training, resources, and translational support.
Danielle’s leadership has built lasting connections across academia, industry, and community. Her strategic vision, creativity, and commitment to equity continue to shape SBME’s reputation as a leader in innovation and impact.
President’s Staff Award for Enhancing UBC Experience
The President’s Staff Award for Enhancing the UBC Experience is presented to staff who provide a high level of customer service, creating innovative programs and opportunities for the community. They improve the value, efficiency and sustainability of the services they provide, and serve as role models through respectful and inclusive interactions. The President’s Staff Award for Creativity and Innovation is presented to staff who make innovative contributions to shape the future of research, teaching or work. They have contributed to innovative projects and initiatives or introduced sustainable methods and practices to meet organizational goals. Through their problem-solving skills, they create opportunities to help others navigate change and respond to shifting workplace dynamics.
Matthew Hume
Student Learning Coordinator
Matthew Hume (he/him) creates meaningful intersections between student experience, academic objectives, and the needs of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) communities. Beginning as a student staff member at the UBC Learning Exchange, Matt now introduces students to the DTES through workshops, guided walks, and events that foster reciprocal learning and lasting connections. He has developed innovative programs that give students hands-on, community-engaged learning to gain valuable transferable skills while contributing to the priorities of DTES partners.
Grounded in humility, positivity and respect, Matt exemplifies reciprocity and partnership with a strong emphasis on working with historically, systematically, and persistently marginalized populations. He serves students, faculty, staff and community members with authentic and empathetic support and cultivates a culture of inclusive and mutually beneficial learning. In 2024, 95% of students reported positive experiences with the Learning Exchange. Beyond his formal role, Matt contributes to team wellness initiatives, EDI hiring, and the safety committee, helping his unit earn a UBC Safety Achievement Award in 2023.
Through his dedication and compassion, Matt fosters a unique and transformative UBC experience for students, staff, and community partners.
Serbulent Turan
Manager, Public Scholarship Initiatives
Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
Through his leadership of the Public Scholars Initiative (PSI), Serbulent Turan (he/him) has built a thriving network of nearly 400 doctoral students and PhDs across disciplines at UBC. He connects personally with each new cohort, taking time to understand their ambitions and challenges, and providing tailored support that empowers them to succeed both academically and personally. His ability to track and guide each scholar’s progress, partnerships, and career pathways makes him an indispensable mentor and advocate.
Serbulent’s influence extends far beyond individual mentorship. He has cultivated multidisciplinary faculty partnerships, strengthened community collaborations, and offered strategic guidance and resources that benefit units across campus. Under his vision, PSI has grown into a model of public scholarship that shares research in accessible and meaningful ways while expanding opportunities for scholars to engage with communities worldwide. Furthermore, through evolving workshops, networking opportunities, and training programs, Serbulent has built a strong infrastructure to prepare scholars for the unique challenges of public scholarship.
Serbulent’s passion and dedication have enriched the UBC experience for students, faculty, and communities alike, transforming PSI into a model of engagement, collaboration, and impact.
President’s Staff Award for Creativity and Innovation
The President’s Staff Award for Creativity and Innovation is presented to staff who make innovative contributions to shape the future of research, teaching or work. They have contributed to innovative projects and initiatives or introduced sustainable methods and practices to meet organizational goals. Through their problem-solving skills, they create opportunities to help others navigate change and respond to shifting workplace dynamics.
Damara Klaassen
Executive Director, International Student Initiative
Enrolment and Academic Facilities
Damara Klaassen (she/her) leads the team at International Student Initiative (ISI), where her creativity and innovation have strengthened UBC’s global reputation and capacity to welcome students from around the world. She has pioneered transformative initiatives such as establishing overseas “basecamp” recruiters and the South Asia Hub, ensuring UBC maintains a year-round presence that builds trusted relationships, adapts to geopolitical challenges, and identifies emerging opportunities.
Damara’s innovative leadership has also expanded international scholarship programs, most notably the International Scholars Program, which has supported almost 700 students from over 110 different countries with full scholarships since 2001. These scholarships have transformed lives while enriching the academic and cultural fabric of UBC’s campuses. Equally committed to fostering inclusivity and equity, Damara embeds cultural competence and fairness into ISI’s internal practices, such as equitable hiring, training, and professional development.
Damara’s innovation, problem-solving, and leadership skills have helped the ISI navigate times of uncertainty and change while ensuring international students and staff feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.
Oliver Mann
Senior Communications Strategist
Oliver Mann (he/him) has transformed how UBC shares and celebrates community engagement stories by turning communications into a powerful vehicle for connection and impact.
As an innovator and early adopter of emerging technology, Oliver has built systems, strategies, and storytelling practices that elevate the work of students, faculty, staff and community partners. His communications plans, toolkits, and templates have streamlined processes and extended reach across the unit while keeping relationships at the center of his work. His efforts have strengthened programming across campus, leading to sold-out events and workshops as well as a 51% increase in applications to UBC’s community-university engagement funding programs.
Oliver finds creative ways for meaningful storytelling to produce useful outputs. He launched the Community Engagement podcast, amplifying the voices of researchers, staff, and community members to wider audiences. Oliver also reimagined funding report backs as a generator of stories—by replacing standard reporting with recorded conversations, he created a lasting library of narratives that partners are proud to share and that extend the reach of engagement initiatives.
Oliver’s creativity and strategic focus have made engagement more accessible, impactful and inspiring across UBC.
President’s Staff Award for Advancing Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence
The President’s Staff Award for Advancing Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence is presented to staff who show leadership in promoting inclusive excellence at UBC. This award honours efforts to advance equity and inclusion at UBC by removing barriers to full and active participation in university life, and to positively influence and engage others in equity and inclusion initiatives.
Jennifer Chin
Associate Registrar and Director
Student Support & Advising, Enrolment Services
Jennifer Chin (she/her) is advancing equity and inclusion through transformative changes to UBC’s student and financial support systems. With deep insight into the barriers faced by equity-deserving students, she has reshaped award practices and expanded access to resources.
A particular focus of Jennifer’s work has been supporting international students, who face unique financial challenges when unexpected crises arise—such as family business downturns or currency devaluations. Recognizing the lack of traditional loan options available, Jennifer forged innovative partnerships with private lenders, making affordable loans accessible to all international students at UBC. This groundbreaking initiative offers stability and opportunity during times of uncertainty.
Jennifer has also advanced support for Indigenous students. In addition to enhancing financial accessibility for Indigenous students and other underrepresented groups, Jennifer’s team proactively provides holistic, year-round support to ensure Indigenous students have access to all available resources to ensure a smooth transition into the fall term.
Jennifer’s innovative leadership has created lasting structural change, ensuring UBC’s financial systems reflect equity, care, and inclusive excellence.
Kaila Mikkelsen
Assistant Dean, Students
Kaila Mikkelsen (she/her) is a central presence in student academic advising at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Her unwavering dedication to student success is paired with a commitment to fostering inclusive excellence and embedding equity and inclusivity into the student experience.
Kaila has spearheaded transformative initiatives such as the IDEA Leaders Pre-Orientation Program, which fosters community among historically underrepresented students in the legal profession. She also advanced the Student Ambassador Program to ensure diversity of applicants by recruiting Ambassadors from historically underrepresented groups, including first-generation students, socio-economically underrepresented groups, and candidates who identify as BIPOC. Kaila also embeds EDI into student programming in meaningful ways, such as organizing EDI workshops that are now an integral part of student orientation.
Kaila’s student-centered leadership, curriculum reforms, and student programs have significantly advanced anti-racism and inclusive excellence at Allard Law, contributing to a more supportive, equitable, and sustainable learning environment.
President’s Staff Award for Wellbeing
The President’s Staff Award for Wellbeing is presented to staff who promote the social, physical, and/or mental health and wellbeing for those who study, work, and live at UBC. They develop welcoming and inclusive physical and virtual spaces to nurture community and connection. They take initiative to lead activities, embed wellbeing practices, and create opportunities for others. This award honours those who inspire community members to foster connections and create networks of care for themselves and each other.
Megan Wilson
Assistant to the Head & HR Support
Department of Language & Literacy Education
Megan Wilson (she/her) fosters a culture of wellbeing within the Department of Language and Literacy Education and her dedication to workplace wellness has created meaningful opportunities for staff to connect, recharge, and thrive both professionally and personally.
Megan has played a central role in launching this year’s Faculty of Education’s annual Staff Wellness Afternoon, a much-anticipated event that brings staff together to participate in activities ranging from yoga and outdoor games to a guided Nitobe Gardens tour. Additionally, as the Co-Chair of the LLED Wellspace Committee and a member of the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee, Megan helps shape policies, practices, and spaces that prioritize balance, safety, and health. Through these initiatives, she has ensured that wellbeing is not an afterthought, but an integral part of the faculty’s culture.
Megan’s commitment to wellbeing is also deeply personal—she established an informal peer support network that provides colleagues with a safe, confidential space to navigate challenges, strengthening bonds across departments. By embedding wellness into daily practices, policies, and culture, Megan has made lasting contributions to a healthier UBC community.
President’s Staff Award for Collaborative Excellence
The President’s Staff Award for Collaborative Excellence is presented to a group of staff who demonstrate exceptional team effectiveness through meaningful collaboration, shared expertise, trust and respect, inclusivity, and effective resolution of conflicts or differing perspectives. They perform synergistically to overcome significant challenges and obstacles and achieve a common goal over and above the expectations of the job – and deliver high-value, high-quality outcomes that benefit the university and/or greater community. They collaborate and contribute beyond their own unit to make UBC a first-choice place to work, research, and teach.
UBC Health (UBCH) and Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health (CEIH) – Integrated Curriculum
Bree Beveridge, UBC 23 24 Co-Associate Director, CEIH
Carrie Krekoski, Assistant Director, Education, UBCH
Courtney Smith, UBC 23 24 Co-Associate Director, CEIH
Jenny Li, Education Program Assistant, UBCH
Michelle Hamilton, Education Program Manager, UBCH
Salina Schmidt, UBC 23 24 Curriculum & Facilitation Manager, CEIH
Teah Bryce, UBC 23 24 Operations Coordinator, CEIH
The Integrated Curriculum Team—comprised of staff from the Office of the Vice-President, Health (UBC Health) and the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health (CEIH) — exemplifies collaborative excellence in delivering the Integrated Curriculum, an interprofessional program that is a required component of 14 health professional programs at UBC.
The team builds strong relationships based on reciprocity, respect and a deep commitment to reconciliation. The team skillfully coordinates this complex program which spans multiple faculties, departments and schools, and extends across distributed sites in xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Territory in Vancouver, Sylix Territory in Kelowna, Lheidli T’enneh Territory in Prince George, Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Territory in Victoria, and sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen), q̓ʷa:n̓ƛ̓ən (Kwantlen), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), and sʔi:ɬqəy̓əɬ təməxʷ (Semiahmoo) Territories in Surrey.
The Integrated Curriculum Team builds strong foundations for teamwork by grounding the work in a commitment to kindness, relational approaches, strong communication and collaborative decision making—values and principles rooted in both Western and Indigenous perspectives. They have also demonstrated resilience and innovation in addressing challenges — from advocating for in-person curriculum delivery to better support team-based learning and Indigenous pedagogies, to conducting accessibility audits to ensure equitable participation. The team consistently goes beyond program delivery by responding to evaluation feedback and adapting curriculum to better support student learning and wellbeing.
The collaboration and dedication of the Integrated Curriculum Team ensures that this valuable program runs smoothly and continually evolves to benefit Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, communities, and the future health workforce.
The group would also like to make an honourable mention to their Work Learn student, Breeya Matheson, Program Assistant, UBC 23 24, for her support and contributions to the team.
UBC Studios
Andrew Wang, Operations & Infrastructure
Christopher Aitken, Cinematographer
Christopher Spencer, Supervising Producer
Claire Roan, Visual Designer
Danny Sayson, Producer
Edwin Chung, Operations Tech
Gustavo Fonseca, Video Editor & Camera Operator
Michael Sider, Producer
Nadia Picco, Lead Designer
Saeed Dyanatkar, Executive Producer
Sinead Bedford, Video Editor & Camera Operator
UBC Studios is more than a production team—they are a cross-campus connector, storyteller, and strategic partner. This multidisciplinary team has delivered thousands of videos, projects, and training workshops over the years, but their true impact goes beyond the scale of their work—their success is defined by how they work: collaborating with intention, executing with precision, and respecting every perspective.
UBC Studios’ collaborations span the university, from award-winning campaigns with Development and Alumni Engagement to inclusive projects with the Faculty of Education, the Equity & Inclusion Office, and the Musqueam Nation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, UBC Studios played a pivotal role in keeping the UBC community connected, producing livestreamed convocations, remote events, and digital tools and resources at a time of critical need. Beyond production, the team empowers others through DIY Studios and biannual workshops that equip faculty, staff, and students with the skills to create accessible, high-quality content.
By consistently aligning creativity with collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, UBC Studios has built lasting trust as a strategic partner at the university. Their work not only communicates UBC’s research and teaching excellence but elevates the university’s global reputation through stories that resonate and inspire.
Congratulations, all!