Gabrielle Michael
Major in Economics and Political Science Gabrielle Michael is an Economics and Political Science student whose Arts Co-op experience has been defined by analytical rigor, strong communication, and a clear commitment to public policy. As a Junior Policy Analyst at Employment and Social Development Canada, she contributed to high-stakes policy work, supporting budget proposals, drafting […]
Anika Escher
Master of Library and Information Studies 2024/25 iSchool Co-op Student of the Year, Honourable Mention Anika Escher made a significant and lasting contribution during her work term as Library and Archives Assistant at BC Hydro Library and Archives (BCHLA). She became an integral member of the team, supporting the library in preserving company history. Anika […]
Jiya Binning
Major in Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice, Minor in Law & Society 2025 Undergraduate Arts Co-op Student of the Year, Honourable Mention Jiya Binning embraced the challenges and responsibilities of her co-op term with exceptional maturity and purpose. As a Junior Policy Analyst with Global Affairs Canada, she strategically applied her academic training in policy analysis […]
Fabiana Peschiera
Major in Political Science 2025 Undergraduate Arts Co-op Student of the Year As the winner of the 2025 Undergraduate Student of the Year Award, Fabiana Peschiera’s co-op experience with the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) highlights her exceptional initiative, professionalism, and leadership while driving meaningful organizational impact. Making an Impact As a part of […]
Marleigh MacLaren
Major in Philosophy Where did Marleigh Work? Work Term 1: Communications Assistant, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) What did Marleigh Accomplish? Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) As a Communication Assistant, Marleigh combined her research and writing skills to create and recommend ideas for accessible and inclusive public education materials for Canada’s new Earthquake Early Warning program, with […]
Noah Wright
BA Economics When Noah began his co-op journey, he was unaware of the demands of the co-op program, making it a challenging search term. However, for his second term, Noah devised a strategic approach: he made better use of Arts Co-op’s resources and learned to manage his time more efficiently. With hard work and resilience, […]
Allison Choo
Major in Psychology, Minor in Health & Society, Master of Management 2023 Undergraduate Arts Co-op Student of the Year, Honourable Mention Allison joined the Community Giving & Engagement (CG&E) team at VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation as an Administrative Assistant for her first co-op term. She quickly proved herself to be a keen learner, allowing […]
Lee Barrett-Lennard
BA International Relations and MA Political Science We asked UBC alumnus Lee Barrett-Lennard to share his unique perspectives of his time as a student in the Arts Co-op Program. As an undergraduate Arts Co-op student, Lee worked at the UBC Cloud Innovation Centre as a Project Assistant and later as a Jr. Analyst with […]
Bailey Bjolin
Master of Library and Information Studies and Master of Archival Studies 2022/23 UBC iSchool MLIS Co-op Student of the Year Bailey demonstrated her commitment to professional growth through two co-op terms at the BC Hydro Library and Archives (BCHLA), where she immersed herself in a corporate library environment. During the work terms, her tasks included […]
Fiona Sjaus
Major in Cognitive Systems, Minor in French Language Where did Fiona work? Work Term 1: Evaluation Assistant, Fraser Health Authority What did Fiona accomplish? Fraser Health Authority As an Evaluation Assistant at Fraser Health Authority, Fiona played a key role in conducting and leading literature reviews on mental healthcare issues. She collaborated on significant reports, […]