Our People

Jul 04, 2023
Samuel Akindele joins Facilities’ Municipal Services as Trades 3 Mechanic
Samuel has over 15 years of experience as Heavy Duty Mechanic. He joins UBC most recently from BC Ferries where he worked as Marine Engine Mechanic, and was responsible for Engine Overhauling, Rad Drives, and Pumps.

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Jun 23, 2023
Forecasting for a solid future
Raffaela works with her team to ensure a sound financial position for UBC for generations to come. Read more about what it's like working in a team as diverse as Treasury, what respect means to her professionally, and how she drives the university forward as an analyst, learner and connector.

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Jun 21, 2023
Bringing teams together over good food and good laughs
"Food brings people together," explains Bryan Antenor,  Customer Support Manager in Financial Operations. "Connecting over potlucks, having a few good laughs and participating in highly competitive Mario Kart Switch tournaments are just some of the simple yet effective ways we keep a high-performing team motivated while creating a collaborative space."  

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Jun 16, 2023
Helen Yung — Get to Know UBC’s New Comptroller
Fresh onto campus, we've taken the opportunity to ask Helen more about herself, her views on leadership, and what excites her about working with the VPFO and UBC.

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Jun 12, 2023
Welcome to Helen Yung, UBC’s new Comptroller
Helen Yung joins UBC today as the university's new Comptroller, with responsibility for delivering financial intelligence, planning, and reporting to facilitate decision-making.

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