Meet our recruitment team
Daniel Hayashi
My career journey has taken me from Latin America, where I worked on expanding brands globally, to roles in Australia and Canada, where I’ve focused on student recruitment, marketing, and admissions. I hold a Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, along with degrees in Strategic Management, Economics, Marketing, and Digital Design. This global experience and diverse background drive my passion for helping students find the right academic path, particularly within the Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and MBA+MBAN programs. I am deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment at UBC Sauder.

Rodrigo Porto
As the Director of Recruitment and Admissions for the UBC Sauder School of Business Graduate degrees since 2018, I have led strategic initiatives that have strengthened the school’s global reputation while proportionating career and life-changing opportunities for UBC Sauder future alumni. I bring extensive people-focused and digital transformation experience in entrepreneurial, corporate, and higher education environments with experiences spanning South and Latin America, Europe, Asia, and North America. I’m passionate about career coaching and empowering individuals to become better versions of themselves. A personal goal of mine is to visit 60 countries - I’m currently at 51 and welcome suggestions for cool places to visit worldwide.

Jeremy Yuan
I am a UBC alumnus with a background in economics and energy management. My experience in talent acquisition and student services allows me to understand candidate development and provide holistic support. I'm genuinely excited about contributing to prospective students' success and look forward to playing a meaningful role in guiding the UBC Sauder graduate student ambassador program.
Schedule a 30-minute chat with any member of our recruitment team and get all your questions answered.
Meet our student ambassadors

Novar Qin
Hi, I’m Novar! I am a UBC Sauder alum and a current MBAN student. Since arriving in Vancouver as an international student in 2019, this city has become my second hometown— love the mix of rain and sunshine! Curiosity has always been my driving force. With a background in Finance and Business Analytics, I’m passionate about leveraging data analytics to tackle climate challenges. The MBAN program has equipped me with data skills, while Sauder’s incredible resources have empowered me to explore in sustainability. Outside of academics and work, I enjoy baking, writing blogs, and connecting with new people—like you!

Andi Wang
Hi everyone! I'm Andi Wang. Since I earned my Master’s degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language from East China Normal University in 2021, I had the opportunity to work with organizations in China, the U.S., and France, which gave me valuable insights into diverse cultures and professional practices. Over the years, I've discovered a strong passion for data-driven decision-making in marketing, consumer insights, and ed-tech. This interest led me to pursue the MBAN program after three years of work experience to further chase my professional dreams. I’m excited to connect with friends from different parts of the world, and you’re welcome to reach out to me with any questions!

Iqra Saeed
Hi everyone! I’m Iqra. I have 5 years of experience in brand management and digital marketing. Working on exciting campaigns sparked my passion for data analytics, which led me to Sauder’s Master of Business Analytics program. The journey so far has been incredible, largely thanks to the supportive community and Sauder’s core value of kindness, which I’ve truly experienced through the alumni network. As an ambassador, I’m excited to pay it forward by helping others in any way I can. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to chat or have any questions about my journey!
Schedule a 30-minute chat with our UBC MBAN graduate student ambassadors to learn more about their experience and insights on coursework, career opportunities, and life on campus.