Michael Law
Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs, 2021 Where did Michael work? Work Term: Junior Policy Analyst, Labour Program, Employment and Social Development Canada What did Michael accomplish? Main Tasks The Labour Program at Employment and Social Development Canada is composed of a small team attending to federal regulations that pertain to occupational health and […]
Greg Eidsness
BA 2007: Political Science In terms of helping him to find satisfying work experiences, Greg Eidsness calls UBC Arts Co-op a “game-changer.” A 2007 Political Science alumnus, Greg currently works in international trade. And yet, not content with just a day job, he and a fellow Co-op graduate, Jason Carroll, have also created their own […]
Avril Espinosa-Malpica
Avril Espinosa-Malpica: 2017 Undergraduate Student of the Year Each year, the Arts Co-op Program recognizes an Arts Co-op undergraduate student for outstanding achievement in academics, workplace performance, contribution to co-operative education, and extra-curricular activities. This year’s winner, Avril Espinosa-Malpica, was honoured for her impressive work at the Global Affairs Canada Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), and […]
Simon Cheng
BA 2010: Sociology Where did Simon work? Work Term 1 (8 months) Research Assistant, Aboriginal Relations and Negotiations Department, BC Hydro Work Term 2 (4 months) Treaty Analyst, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Work Term 3 (8 months) Negotiations Analyst, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada What did Simon accomplish? BC Hydro As Research Assistant […]
Sophia Kim
2011 Undergraduate Student of the Year (BA Economics and International Relations) Each year, the Arts Co-op Program recognizes an undergraduate co-op student for outstanding achievement in all aspects of student performance, including academic achievement, workplace achievement, and contribution to co-operative education and extra-curricular activities. This year’s winner, Sophia Kim, fulfils all of the above and […]
Gabriela Llanos
2018 Undergraduate Co-op Student of the Year Each year, the Arts Co-op Program recognizes an undergraduate co-op student for outstanding achievement in all aspects of the student’s performance, including academics, the workplace, and professional/community involvement. This year’s winner, Gabriela Llanos, was honoured for her work term with Global Affairs Canada (GAC). To quote her supervisor, […]
Christopher Stephenson
Master of Library & Information Studies (SLAIS, the iSchool at UBC), 2015 Where did Christopher work? Work Term 1: Analyst, Public Works & Government Services Canada, Ottawa ON Work Term 2: Reference Librarian, Legislative Library, The Legislative Assembly of BC, Victoria BC What Were Christopher’s Accomplishments with the Arts Co-op Program? Public Works & Government […]
Talia Ahmad
Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs, 2017 Where did Talia work? Work Term 1: Outreach and Diversity Plan Fire Rescue, City of Richmond What were Talia’s responsibilities? Talia joined Richmond Fire-Rescue (RFR) as a Policy Analyst and Researcher where she independently led a research study to identify the community’s needs and perceptions of emergency […]
Sanmini Koffi
Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs Where did Sanmini work? Work Term 1: Policy Consultant, Vancouver Coastal Health What were Sanmini’s main roles and accomplishments? As a Policy Consultant at Vancouver Coastal Heath, Sanmini had the opportunity to grapple with the complexities of policy-making in the health sector. Sanmini’s greatest accomplishment was designing a […]
Schyler Edmundson
Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs, 2020 Where did Schyler work? Work Term: Policy Analyst – Environment and Climate Change Canada (Ottawa), Pan-Canadian Framework for Clean Growth and Climate Change, Programs Directorate What did Schyler accomplish? Main Tasks In her role at Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Schyler implemented nationwide clean growth initiatives. She […]