2024-2025
President: Ryan Mitchell
Year: 4
Fun Fact: I’ve never watched a horror movie, and have no desire to change that 🙂
About Me: Originally from Prince George, I moved to Kelowna before coming to Vancouver for the Geological Engineering program, where I’m entering my final year. I love staying active in my spare time, and when not in the GeoRox clubroom, you can usually catch me either hiking, skiing, competing in intramural sports, or playing beach volleyball!
Co VP External: Emma Forsberg
Year: 4
Fun Fact: I’ve recently been drilling in the Arctic Circle, with my work truck Shirley the Chevrolet (pictured)!
About Me: Hi! I’m Emma, one of your VP Externals this year. I grew up in Pit Meadows, but am currently living in Whitehorse! While I’m currently on co-op, I’ll see you around at our major events!
Co VP External: Maya Lemieux
Year: 3
Fun Fact: I’m left handed.
About Me: I’m originally from Calgary, Alberta and this is my 3rd year at UBC. In my free time I like cooking and spending time outdoors!
Co VP Social: Daysha Pierobon
Year: 5
Fun Fact: I’m teaching myself to play the violin solely to master “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”
About Me: I am a (hopefully) graduating Geological Engineering student interested in mine reclamation, landform design, and environmental remediation. Outside of school, you can catch me downhill biking, hiking, snowboarding, or playing guitar.
Co VP Social: Becky Otton
Year: 5
Fun Fact: This Summer I got my PADI certification to scuba dive up to 18 m depth in open water!
About Me: I’m from Toronto and moved to Vancouver for UBC. I love to ski, play volleyball, hike, crochet, and am currently learning to surf!
VP Finance: Harshedha Jayaprakash
Year: 3
Fun Fact: I speak 8 languages!
About Me: I’m an international student from qatar in my 3rd year of Geological Engineering. I love shiny rocks so decided to become a professional magpie??!!
VP Academic: David Neufeld
Year: 3
Fun Fact: I’ve got a 100% win rate at the GEC (2 for 2)!
About Me: I am an outdoor activity lover, from backcountry skiing to climbing to mountain biking; I love it all! When I’m not outside you’ll find me making homemade bread, pizza, and cinnamon buns.
VP Internal: Ying R Lin
Year: 5
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