Esther at Mount Fuji

Who: Esther Lai
Unit: Student Academic System Initiative (SASI)
Position: HR Coordinator
Since: May 2017

Professional Background:
After graduating from UBC’s Bachelor of Commerce program and then later from BCIT’s HR Program, Esther worked for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Sysco Foods and most recently at Treo in various HR positions.

She enjoys the work in HR as she not only supports departmental needs, but is also working with employees to improve their experience in the workplace.  The most exciting thing for Esther about having a career in HR is that everything is dynamic and the work is a mix of managing and supporting processes while engaging people to create smooth workflow and efficiencies, and a pleasant work environment. Esther is very excited about her new role at UBC and is looking forward to support SASI and its new adventures.

Painting with Esther
Personal Background:
Esther enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, jogging or walking around Stanley Park. A travel enthusiast, Esther loves experiencing different cultures – especially trying new restaurants and local delicacies. Her favourite cities she’s visited so far have been Seoul, New York and London and she hopes to have the opportunity to visit more cities in the near future!