Leadership
Founding the Association for Women in Mathematics at UBC
Founder & President
Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) @ UBC
Jan 2026 – Present
I founded AWM at UBC in January 2026 because I believe mathematics is more powerful when the room includes everyone capable of doing it. Starting from nothing, I built an organization with a full executive team spanning communications, events, finance, mentorship, external relations, and technology, and secured institutional backing from the UBC Mathematics Department and the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences. I lead this chapter the same way I approach my research: with precision, intention, and a long view.
Building the Organization
- Founded the undergraduate AWM chapter at UBC from the ground up, becoming the first such chapter at this institution
- Structured an operational framework with clearly defined executive roles across events, finance, outreach, and technology
- Designed and deployed a data-driven membership intake system to assess student interest, allocate roles, and track participation patterns
- Established AWM UBC on Instagram and launched our website to grow our digital presence and outreach reach
- Secured support from the UBC Mathematics Department and the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS)
Community & Faculty Engagement
- Collaborate directly with faculty members and the Departmental Equity Committee to align our programming with broader inclusion goals
- Coordinate mentorship programs pairing undergraduate students with graduate students and faculty in mathematics and related fields
- Facilitate academic panels and Q&A sessions with researchers to help undergraduates navigate research and graduate school
Events & Academic Programming
- Organize social and networking events that bring together students across mathematical disciplines to foster community and belonging
- Run technical workshops on topics spanning mathematical methods, research tools, and career development
- Build support structures for students pursuing mathematically intensive disciplines, with a focus on accessibility and retention
- Develop programming aimed at students interested in research, graduate studies, and quantitative careers
Mathematics gave me a language for the world. AWM at UBC is my way of making sure more women get to speak it.