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I am an alumnus of UBC and was an employee until recently. The Staff Pension Plan connects me, a deferred member of the Plan, with my Alma Mater. However, the Plan is more than nostalgic bonding: it’s a future commitment, a commitment that we count on.

You need capable trustees to ensure the Plan will fulfill its promise, and I strive to become a competent steward for you. Since I first ran for the Plan’s Board Director, it has been four years, during which my knowledge grows and my passion aglow.

On the knowledge side, I received an MBA from SFU (2016); continued to pursue financial designations such as CFA, CFP, CEBS; was elected twice to the UBC AAPS board to advocate professional development (2014-16); and was appointed to a City of Richmond’s Task Group to develop a citywide arts strategy (2017-18). All of these, along with my work as a Programmer Analyst in UBC, boosted my knowledge in finance, board governance, communication and problem solving, all crucial to a board director.

On the passion side, I am keen on improving pension plans. Our Plan is good, but there is progress to be made, longevity risk management, investment risk migration, to name a few. I read many books and articles in those areas. I paid hefty membership fees out of my pocket to join industry associations such as Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute, International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, and Institute of Corporate Directors to enjoy the pleasure of learning and to enable me to serve your best interest better.

I hope you will consider me a qualified candidate thanks to my knowledge and passion. I invite you to contact me to learn more about me. Thank you very much for your support!