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.
Laura Geraci
I hold a Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology from the University of Waterloo and bring over five years of experience in recruitment, client services, and project coordination in higher education and non-profit organizations. At UBC Sauder, I support graduate recruitment initiatives by planning large-scale events, managing CRM processes, and developing procedures to improve team efficiency. My previous experience includes managing post-secondary transfer projects at ONCAT in Toronto and providing student services and consulting support at the University of Waterloo.
Schedule a 30-minute chat with any member of our recruitment team and get all your questions answered.
Meet our student ambassadors
Abby Bu
Hello! I’m Abby. I completed my undergraduate degree in Honours Economics at UBC. Before returning to school, I spent four years working in banking operations, where my curiosity for using data to solve real-world problems led me to pursue analytics. A meaningful part of my UBC journey has been my involvement in student orientations, helping new students feel welcomed and supported from day one. That same sense of care and community is something I’ve truly experienced at Sauder. Outside of school, I enjoy exploring fashion, have a growing interest in motorcycles, and am training in boxing. As a student ambassador, I’m always happy to connect with students and share my experiences.
Iman Faisal
Hi there! I’m Iman, an international Master’s student at UBC Sauder with a Bachelor’s degree in Management Science. I bring over four years of experience across South Asia and the Middle East, starting my career in consulting before moving into sales, business development, and partnerships strategy. Most recently, I worked in digital banking and have a strong interest in payments and fintech. Outside of academics and work, I enjoy cricket, badminton, travel, cooking, and filmmaking. Having recently relocated to Vancouver, I understand the challenges newcomers may face and the questions prospective applicants often have. Hence, I’d love to connect and support you in any way I can during your journey to Sauder!
Monica Li
Hi everyone! I’m Monica, a Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) student at Sauder. Before moving to Vancouver, I earned my BBA degree from HKUST and spent several years in Hong Kong’s technology consulting sector, specializing in customer digital transformation.
With a background in Information Systems and Operations Management, I developed a passion for leveraging data to solve complex problems. This led me to Sauder, where I am now deepening my technical skills in advanced analytics. I’m always happy to share my journey or discuss life at Sauder. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
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.
