Co-chairs
Ada Kim
Co-chair
Alumni
Hometown: Surrey, BC
What is your goal for the 2013 conference?
For our conference delegates to have amazing and insightful experiences at every single session that they attend from the Opening to Workshops to Lunch to Feature Presenters to the Closing. AND, take these experiences beyond the one-day conference.
Alex Reid
Co-chair
5th year, Arts
Hometown: Penticton, BC
What does leadership mean to you?
What leadership means to me: personal growth, creating friendships and connections, change, discovery, finding and following your passion, being supportive, and making a difference.
Logistics
Kingsley Shih
Director
5th year, Science
Hometown: Anmore, BC
What is your goal for the 2013 conference?
For me, the SLC has always been an excellent outlet for students to expand their horizons and grow, both personally and professionally. It’s my goal for all the delegates this year to take away something meaningful from each session that they participate in, as well as the interactions that they have throughout the day.
Angus Chak
Venues and AV Coordinator
3rd year, Commerce
Hometown: Burnaby, BC
What is your goal for the 2013 conference?
My goal for 2013 is very simple. Meet some awesome people (already done, but can’t wait to meet more!) , plan some amazing logistics for SLC. Most importantly, have the time of my life working with the planning committee to hold the best SLC that has ever happened!
Michael Muthukrishna
Registration Coordinator
PhD Student
Hometown: Brisbane, Australia
Why did you join the SLC Planning Committee?
I’m personally and professionally interested in helping young people think big, discover their passion, and figure out how they’re going to tackle one of the many challenges our world faces. I think initiatives like the SLC are a fantastic opportunity for students to achieve these goals.
Plenary
Kiran Dhillon
Director
5th year, Science
Hometown: Surrey, BC
What is your goal for the 2013 conference?
My goal for the SLC 2013 is to have each and every delegate leave the conference with the empowerment to follow through on goals and ideas that emerged during their conference experience. I want delegates to leave with a commitment to explore their own capabilities and passions, and with connections to help them along the way. I also want every delegate to have a good ol’ time hanging out with 1000+ other student leaders on January 12, 2013!
Al-Hassan Al-Shaibani
Production Logistics Coordinator
3rd year, Science
Hometown: Baghdad, Iraq
Why did you join the SLC Planning Committee?
In my first year, I attended the Student Leadership Conference just for kicks and was absolutely blown away by it! Coming in with a very narrow frame of mind, the conference taught me a very important life lesson amongst many others. This lesson is simple and straightforward: university life is not about grades and is not defined by numbers; instead, it is defined by the people you meet and the connections you make. I absolutely LOVE the SLC and want to contribute to its awesomeness!
Campbell Drohan
Awards Coordinator
2nd year, Science
Hometown: Richmond Hill, ON
What is your goal for the 2013 conference?
The SLC is a unique UBC experience as the one day of the year where both current and emerging leaders from all across campus come together. My goal for the 2013 conference is to recognize exceptional leaders from all corners of our diverse campus, from Greek life to RezLife and beyond. It is my hope that through showcasing these individuals and their accomplishments, the delegates will be inspired and will go on to create their own positive change throughout UBC, Vancouver and the world.
Ian Schultz
Lunchtime Coordinator
3rd year, Arts
Hometown: Banff, Alberta
What is your goal for the 2013 conference?
My goal for SLC 2013 is to showcase to the delegates the broad range of involvement that UBC campus has to offer to its students and to open their eyes to new opportunities for co-curricular activity. I hope each delegate leaves the SLC inspired, satisfied and proud to be a leader at UBC!
Concurrent
Justin Goodhew
Director
4th year, Commerce
Hometown: Muskoka, ON
What is your goal for the 2013 conference?
My goal is for each and every delegate; whether in high school, a third time delegate or an alumni to be able to take something unique and valuable from the day. As the concurrent programs director I have an amazing oppurtunity to provide delegates with different programs throughout the day. With my goal and this oppurtunity I want to inspire delegates to take what they learned and apply it to their leadership journey to bring the 2013 SLC past a one day experience.
Leslie Thomson
Workshops Coordinator
4th year, Arts
Hometown: Cobourg, ON
What is your goal for the 2013 conference?
My goal for the 2013 conference is to better the delegate experience by providing them with the best workshops of their lives, and to better the experience of the workshop presenters by providing opportunities for development at every stage of the planning process.
Brian Commons
Highlighted Projects Coordinator
5th year, Kinesiology
Hometown: Coquitlam, BC
What is your goal for the 2013 conference?
My goal for the 2013 conference is to develop the Highlighted Projects components to focus on what happens after the conference and the empowerment of student initiatives. Through the introduction of new elements and a focus on collaboration, I hope to create something that goes far beyond the scope of a one day conference, and can be the spark that enables delegates to pursue their passion.
Keirstyn Secord
Alumni and Featured Presenter Coordinator
4th year, Arts
Hometown: Calgary, AB
What is your goal for the 2013 conference?
My goal for the 2013 Student Leadership Conference is that each delegate leaves the day feeling a little more inspired, invested in their future, and impassioned. I really want to do my part on the planning committee to broaden the types of experiences available to the delegates attending the conference. If every person who attends the 2013 SLC leaves having personally related to the conference in some way, I think we will have been successful in accomplishing that goal.
Team Development
Rae Barilae
Director
5th year, Arts
Hometown: East Vancouver, BC
Why did you join the SLC Planning Committee?
After getting involved in as much as the hours in a day will let me, I’ve managed to be apart of various groups and meet many other pretty fantastic student leaders. I believe that this campus really takes the 4 or 5(or 6…or 7..) university years and makes them so much more than a degree; that thanks to all the student leaders, the university experience is more than what happens in the classroom. That’s why I joined the SLC – the conference really pushes everyone and makes a difference!
Jayne Spooner
Volunteer Coordinator
5th year, Science
Hometown: Port Coquitlam, BC
What is your goal for the 2013 conference?
My goal for the 2013 SLC is to bring another invigorating and inspiring conference full to the brim of passionate leaders wanting to improve the world around them. I truly believe that conferences like these create ground breaking ideas, plans and projects from listening and interactive with leaders of all establishments and experience levels. The amount of diversity of leaders each year is astounding, and I certainly want to maintain that uniqueness.
EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Karan D’Souza
Director
4th year, Science
Hometown: Surrey, BC
What is your goal for the 2013 conference?
After four years of being part of the Student Leadership Conference, I have seen the conference grow exponentially. Now that the conference has become a staple of the UBC Student Events Calendar, I think my goal is to continue to challenge the External Relations Portfolio to re-evaluate the needs of potential delegate, and ensure that we are continually work towards the betterment of the delegate experience, through providing community groups the opportunity to be part of the SLC experience.
Lawrence Lam
Corporate Relations Coordinator
3rd year, Applied Science
Hometown: Abbotsford, BC
Why did you join the SLC Planning Committee?
SLC 2013 will be my fifth UBC Student Leadership Conference. Over those five years, I have watched the conference grow and become one of UBC’s defining events. The amount of inspiration that the conference provides to its delegates and my passion for involvement led me to be a part of the SLC team. I am excited to work with the rest of the SLC planning committee to bring to you the best SLC yet!
Lisa Hsieh
Corporate Relations Coordinator
3rd year, Commerce
Hometown: Kelowna
What is your goal for the 2013 conference?
My goal for the 2013 conference is to establish a sense of belief within each delegate before, during and after the conference. Most often, delegates come to the conference in hopes of being inspired by speakers, workshops, other delegates – just anything and anyone at the conference, really. However, it doesn’t end at being just inspired. There’s also the fundamental stage of truly believing in yourself in order to achieve your goals, dreams, and more. Believe.
Communications and Promotions
Erica Baker
Director
4th year, Arts
Hometown: Thorold, ON
What does leadership mean to you?
Leadership to me means not being afraid to have red paint thrown in your face.
Olivia Yung
Promotions Coordinator
3rd year, Science
Hometown: Calgary, AB
Why did you join the SLC Planning Committee?
I joined the SLC planning committee because I wanted to be able to contribute to the creation of the 2013 Student Leadership Conference! It’s an amazing event, where students, not only from UBC, but from across the country, can have the opportunity to expand on their personal development and leadership skills! It’s going to be awesome!
Danna Batara
Productions Coordinator
5th year, Arts
Hometown: Richmond, BC
What does leadership mean to you?
Leadership to me is being the best and most authentic self you can possibly be, in any situation. When I see someone who is totally passionate in what they do, and looks at problems as new challenges to tackle head-on, I’m always inspired to apply the same passion and point of view myself. To quote Robin Sharma, “You can really lead without a title.”
Krystal Valentine
Social Media Coordinator
3rd year, Arts
Hometown: Brampton, ON
What does leadership mean to you?
Leadership is waking up knowing that you are doing exactly what you’re passionate about, or well on your way to discovering it, and are willing to let others in on the wild ride that is your leadership journey. Leaders are constantly learning, adapting to the flux and flow of life, and aware that every success and every challenge is an opportunity to improve, teach and set a positive example.
Shelley Long
Artistic Coordinator
3rd year, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Hometown: Calgary, AB
Why did you join the SLC Planning Committee?
As a delegate last year and a workshop presenter this year, I have had the opportunity to experience the Student Leadership Conference as both an attendee and a facilitator. I have been challenged to question my what leadership really means to me while being able to really connect with other inspiring, diverse student leaders. I joined the planning committee because I wanted to use my creative skills and SLC experiences to help create and improve upon those same opportunities for others in 2013.
Active Promotions Leaders
Maria Forero
Joshua Andler
3rd year, Commerce
Hometown: Edmonton, AB
What is your goal for the 2013 conference?
My goal is to make sure that every student at UBC will know about the SLC, it’s mission, speakers, and everything it has to offer. I would like students to know that they can learn life lessons at the SLC and personally grow outside of the classroom.
Bailey Komishke
2nd year, Science
Hometown: Calgary, AB
Why did you join the SLC Planning Committee?
I joined the SLC planning committee because I wanted to expand my connections at UBC, work with new and diverse leaders at UBC and aid in the production of one of the most amazing days for UBC students! I am thrilled to be an Active Promotions Leader for the 2013 SLC and am extremely excited to inspire students on campus to learn about and attend the SLC.
