Nishat is a research facilitator, grant developer and project manager with more than six years of experience supporting diverse researchers and funding programs in the natural sciences and engineering fields. Her current focus is helping faculty develop research infrastructure proposals to the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).

Rishma’s teaching and leadership are grounded in compassion and relational practice, with a focus on creating equitable learning environments that honour lived experiences and cultural contexts.

Alanna works in collaboration with the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD). Her research focuses on building institutional systems that support meaningful partnerships between researchers and people with lived experience, using behaviour change, implementation science and systems thinking to transform how research is done.

Originally from France, Pierre has spent the past 20+ years in Canada. He holds Master’s and PhD degrees in urban planning as well as a postdoctoral fellowship in transportation geography and civil engineering. His areas of expertise include strategic project management, infrastructure grant proposal development, and nomination support for external awards such as the Canada Research Chairs.

Nicole has more than 15 years of experience designing and delivering complex projects and programs across post-secondary, R&D, health and non-profit sectors. She holds a Master of Applied Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering from UBC Vancouver and is a certified Project Management Professional. Her work is grounded in collaboration, continuous improvement and a commitment to equity-informed practices.

Nishat is a research facilitator, grant developer and project manager with more than six years of experience supporting diverse researchers and funding programs in the natural sciences and engineering fields. Her current focus is helping faculty develop research infrastructure proposals to the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).

Denise’s 15-year career in research administration has seen her occupy a variety of roles, including Administrative Coordinator at McGill University’s Institute for Health and Social Policy and coordinator of the Postdoc and Fellow Development Centre at Imperial College London, UK. She has helped UBCO scientists and engineers tell their research stories through grant applications for six years.

Melanie facilitates the preparation and submission of competitive grant applications in the Natural Sciences and Engineering, including large-scale grants such as NSERC Alliance and CREATE and NFRF Transformations. She has worked in research support roles at UBC for four years and holds experience in the funding landscape across the Tri-Agencies.

Michael is an insightful and captivating speaker, renowned for his ability to foster deep connections and inspire creativity within corporate, entrepreneurial, and academic cultures. With over 20 years as a touring artist and storyteller across four continents, including a remarkable 4,000-mile walk across Canada, Michael blends his experiences as a musician and community builder to forge meaningful bonds and foster environments where every voice is valued.

Dr. Legault is a Métis scholar with a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies from UBC Okanagan. Through community-based and participatory approaches, her research focuses on urban Indigenous identity, wellness and belonging. She works alongside Indigenous youth, Elders and community leaders to co-create programs that connect culture, land and wellness.

Hanna is a UBCO IGS Graduate who completed her Master’s degree in 2023 before stepping into the Indigenous Research Facilitator role. She collaborates across units, campuses and institutions to build capacity for Indigenous-led research at UBCO, focusing on relationality with Indigenous-led researchers, rather than liaising between researchers and Indigenous collaborators.

Nishat is a research facilitator, grant developer and project manager with more than six years of experience supporting diverse researchers and funding programs in the natural sciences and engineering fields. Her current focus is helping faculty develop research infrastructure proposals to the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).

Denise’s 15-year career in research administration has seen her occupy a variety of roles, including administrative Coordinator at McGill University’s Institute for Health and Social Policy and coordinator of the Postdoc and Fellow Development Centre at Imperial College London, UK. She has helped UBCO scientists and engineers tell their research stories through grant applications for six years.