UBC VMS Team

The UBC Venture Mentoring Service (VMS) community is a vibrant network of innovators, mentors and partners who share a commitment to growth, collaboration and real-world impact. Together, we learn, connect and advance ideas.

Program Staff

Our program staff are the backbone of UBC VMS, coordinating mentorship pairings, supporting mentor/mentee journeys, connecting the network with community and resources and ensuring smooth operations. Meet the team driving UBC VMS forward.

Kayla Cartlidge

Program Manager

Fernanda Alves

Partnerships Coordinator

UBC VMS Advisory Board

The UBC VMS Board of Advisors (VBA) provides strategic counsel and external perspective to steer program growth, relevance and alignment with UBC’s strategic goals.

Sandra Spencer

UBC VMS Sponsor

Ray Muzyka Ray Muzyka

Chair

Ty Summach Ty Summach

Co-Chair

Alon EisensteinAlon Eisenstein

Faculty Representative

Rick CooperRick Cooper

Mentor Representative

Gelly GnissiosGelly Gnissios

Mentor Representative

Jenna MartillaJenna Marttila

Mentor Representative

UBC VMS Mentors and Mentees

Meet our mentors Meet our mentees