Meet our recruitment team
Sophie Ji
Sophie is passionate about making the admissions journey supportive, personal and empowering. She holds a Master's degree in Educational Administration and Leadership from UBC and a Bachelor of Business Administration. With extensive years of experience in higher education, she helps connect aspiring students with opportunities to grow through the school's programs. She loves to guide students through complex admissions process and create experiences that make them feel supported from their first inquiry to their first day of class.
Patricia Wang
I have been working in Canadian Higher Education sector for more than a decade, and with a Master's Degree in Education, I am passionate about supporting students' journey and helping people find their potential through higher education. I thrive in people connections and I enjoy different stories. I am also deeply committed to fostering an equal, diverse, and inclusive community at UBC Sauder. Beyond my professional endeavors, I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and archery, you can probably find me on one of the local mountains in the summer!
Tina Hu
I am a UBC alumna, with a master’s degree in economics. My professional experience is in banking, executive education, corporate operations/financial management and public service. Prior to joining the Robert H. Lee Graduate School, I worked in retail banking in British Columbia and Ontario, and venture capital focusing on mergers and acquisitions in Beijing. My most recent experience and knowledge is in public service and municipal policy, where I demonstrate my passion for fostering an equal, diverse and inclusive community. I enjoy spending my free time with my family exploring beautiful Vancouver.
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
Kennedy Blair
Hello everyone, welcome! I’m Kennedy. I recently completed my undergraduate degree in Neuromechanical and Physiological Sciences within Kinesiology. Combining my undergrad and now my master's this is my fifth year at UBC, and I’ve lived in the Greater Vancouver area my whole life. As my undergraduate graduation approached, I didn’t feel drawn to the usual paths many in my program chose, but discovering the opportunities and support, RHL felt like the right fit to help me enter the Vancouver job market. After graduating the MM, I’m hoping to go on exchange to Nice, France! I love traveling, snowboarding, the beach, and meeting new people. I’m excited to connect with you all soon.
Kady Toure
Hello! I’m Kady, and I hold a degree in Economics from UBC, with a strong foundation in data analysis, research, and project coordination. My professional experience spans financial services and public sector research, where I’ve worked closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. I chose the MM to strengthen my leadership and strategic thinking while bridging analytical skills with real-world decision-making. Outside of academics and work, I enjoy playing pickleball, staying active, trying new recipes, and seeking out new adventures. I’m always happy to connect and chat about the MM experience and student life with fellow students!
Schedule a 30-minute chat with our UBC MM graduate student ambassadors to learn more about their experience and insights on coursework, career opportunities, and life on campus.
