FGSU
CONFERENCE PLANNING TEAM
Hosting institution: University of British Columbia
Hosting (student) organization: AMS First Generation Students Union
PIONEER SPOTLIGHT
ZAHRA FAZAL
I am in my fourth year studying Global Health & Nutrition at UBC. I am passionate about equity, justice, health promotion and research. I have mainly worked within infectious disease research from Tuberculosis in Tanzania to COVID-19 in individuals with various forms of immunosuppression in Canada. While at university, I have founded the AMS First Generation Students Union to advocate for the inclusion of first-generation and low income students within systems of higher learning. I have also directed the Torchbearers podcast to bring to light the obstacles faced by students at UBC who identify as FGLI. I am a proud recipient of the Karen McKellin International Leaders of Tomorrow award as well as the 2020 Community Achievement Award and have received a nomination for the 2020 Vancouver Excellence Award in the category of Diversity and Inclusion.
Jaskirat Malhi
Workshop Host and Coordinator for Lunch and Learn sessions
Raveena Gowda
Logistics Committee & Workshop Host
Laila Shaheen
Content Committee & Workshop Host
Tommy Kuo
Content Committee & Workshop Host
Gagan Daliaho
Finance Director & Workshop Host
Alyssa Yu
Logistics Committee & Workshop Host
Shahla Gulistani
Marketing Director & Workshop Host
Madison Pinder
Web Designer
(MAP Creative Co)
Maria Polluck
Graphic Designer
Wilson Tu
Tech Volunteer
Denis Lalaj
Tech volunteer
Parvin Malhi
Content Committee Volunteer
Tasnia Naim Anika
Content Committee Volunteer
Mukul Rishi
Marketing Volunteer
Mandeep Rajput
Marketing Volunteer
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SPONSORS & PARTNERS
We are truly grateful for the grants offered by our campus partners as well as the support of FGLI community on campus.
UBC Global Resource Systems
Program in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems.
UBC Equity and Inclusion Office
Building a community where human rights are respected.
UBC Climate
Hub
Building hopeful community around action on climate change.
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SVPRO
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office.
WUSC (World University Service of Canada)
WUSC's vision is a better world for all young people
Simon K. Y. Lee Global Lounge and Resource Centre
A space for global and intercultural events, sharing new ideas, making new friends, or finding support for events or initiatives of your own.
Fresh Prep
Vancouver’s homegrown meal kit.
Get quality ingredients to make world-class recipes delivered weekly to your door.
Beedie Luminaries
A unique scholarship for students with potential who are facing financial adversity.
Charitable Impact
FGSU raising $1000 for Low Income Student Support