Co-President: Lulu Wang
Lulu Wang (she/her) is a fifth-year student studying Sociology and Economics. Her main academic interest in Sociology is in Economic Sociology, which looks into the long-lasting societal impacts caused by economic phenomena relating to changes in workplace dynamics, globalization, capitalism, or simply the state of economies. Lulu has had a lot of amazing Sociology professors during her time at UBC, but Dr. Catherine Corrigall-Brown (who previously taught SOCI 102) is one who greatly inspires her! As the 2023-2024 Co-President, she and Chloe are committed to providing various academic and social opportunities to everyone in Sociology, while fostering a sense of community where all are welcomed! When she’s not committing Sociology, you can usually find her trying to learn new languages (with German being her newest addition), exploring museums and galleries, or simply catching up with her friends!
Co-President: Chloe Pan
Chloe (she/her) is a fifth-year Sociology major, minoring in Economics. Her academic interests focus on the impact that the economic institutions have on society which causes it to adapt and the influence that economics and sociology have on culture and institutions. Throughout her educational career, she has had the opportunity to interact with many inspirational professors, one, in particular, was Professor Craig Meadows who made Soci 371 (Classical Theories) quite enjoyable. As the 2023-24 Co-President alongside Lulu, she looks forward to continuing to provide opportunities to foster community, empowering individuals and building engagement. When she’s not committing to Sociology, you can usually find her cafe hopping or creating and listening to her Spotify playlists.
VP Academic: Julia Dhillon
Julia (they/she) is a fourth-year student double-majoring in honours sociology and political science. Their academic interests pertain to analyzing how imperialist white supremacist capitalist cisheteropatriarchy manifests within political contexts. Congruently, they love reading sociopolitical theory—with some of their favourite theorists being Chandra Mohanty, Sylvia Federici, and bell hooks. Julia’s love for sociology was ignited in their first year by Neil Armitage’s SOCI 100 class—and this interest was reinforced by all of the subsequent sociology courses they took. As VP Academic, Julia hopes to support students in their academic endeavours and help students develop a sociological imagination that is backed by academic literature. When Julia is not committing to Sociology, you can usually find them playing their electric guitar, planning out their next tattoo, or hyperfixating on something.
VP Administration: Farid Rahimi-Nejad
VP AUS (Arts Undergraduate Society): Cate Cooke
Cate Cooke (she/her) is a second-year student majoring in Sociology with a minor in Law & Society. Her academic interests include gender, race, class dynamics, and societal formation and collapse. After her undergraduate studies, she hopes to pursue a career in law or other advocacy roles. Last year, she enjoyed SOCI 230 with Dr. Emily Huddart Kennedy and SOCI 101 with Dr. Christopher Mackenzie, both of whom were deeply engaging. As the VP AUS, Cate hopes to bridge the gap between the SSA and the larger arts community, forging valuable connections with other arts clubs and members. When she is not committing to sociology, you can find her playing guitar or trying a new recipe in the kitchen!
VP Communications: Kyle McCarthy
Kyle [He/Him] is a 4th year Sociology Major minoring in Urban Studies. His interests in sociology lie in understanding common concerns of political and social movements by studying power dynamics and trends in discourse. His favourite classes were those taught by Neil Armitage, Amin Ghaziani, and Kerry Greer. As VP Communications, Kyle hopes to help foster better community relations for those at UBC interested in Sociology and promote critical thought as to how people can personally contribute in their community. When not committed to Sociology, he works as an assistant coordinator at the AMS Food Bank, working to alleviate concerns for those facing food insecurity while advocating for causes and policies which would lessen the number of people who need to use such a service.
VP External: Gabbi (Gabrielle) Villarica
Gabbi (she/her) is currently a third-year student studying Sociology and International Relations. Her academic interests lie in studying social interactions and relationships of groups and individuals at the micro and macro levels in societies. So far, she has enjoyed her classes with Dr. Kerry Greer in SOCI 101: Social Interaction and Culture and SOCI 370: Sociological Theories: Classical and Contemporary Approaches. These courses have sparked and continued to maintain her interest in the field of sociology as they have allowed her to critically ponder on themes such as social/personal identity and analyze the significance of everyday interactions on ourselves and others. As VP External for this year, Gabbi hopes to leverage her position in order to expand the SSA’s reach with its alumni and external organizations in order to offer enhanced networking and professional development opportunities for students on campus! When she is not committing to sociology, she enjoys joining various social events on campus, getting her Tim Horton’s fix, or watching period dramas on Netflix!
VP Finance: Sagiv Fadida
Sagiv Fadida (he/him) is a fourth-year student studying Sociology and Law and Society. He has two main academic interests in Sociology: (1) the Sociology of Family, which examines the structure, roles, and dynamics of families in society, (2) the Sociology of Law, which examines the relationship between legal systems and society and their impact on social behaviour and justice. Throughout his studies at UBC, Sagiv feels fortunate to have met many inspirational professors. One in particular was Dr. Alyssa Alexander, who teaches SOCI 200 & SOCI 415. As VP Finance, Sagiv is committed to maintaining the financial integrity of the SSA by ensuring accuracy, accountability, and reliable financial services while fostering public trust and supporting the organization’s mission and vision. As well as ensuring we have the budget to have fun and interesting social events throughout the year. When he’s not committing to Sociology, you can usually find him studying in IKB, listening to music, binge-watching a TV show, or experimenting in the kitchen.
VP Outreach: Constance Lau
Constance Lau (she/her/hers) is a second-year student who intends to major in Sociology and minor in Political Science. Her academic interests lie in the Sociology of Gender, specifically pertaining to the constructions of femininity and masculinity that operate within heteronormative social structures. After graduation, she aspires to become a social worker in counselling. During her time at UBC, she is grateful to the professors who have sparked her interest in Sociology, especially Professor Katherine Lyon, who teaches SOCI 290: Global Pandemics, and Professor Chris MacKenzie, who teaches SOCI 101: Social Interaction and Culture. As VP Outreach, she hopes to introduce the Sociology program to first and second-year students as well as provide them with guidance and course information while creating a sense of togetherness in the Sociology community. When Constance is not committing to Sociology, you can usually find her listening to music or baking desserts!
VP Social: Miyu Nakayama
Miyu Nakayama (she/her) is a 3rd year student majoring in Sociology and minoring in Economics. She is interested in the topic of migration/immigration, whether it be from the perspective of citizenship and nation/ethnicity, identity and belonging, or policies of acceptance and social inclusion. Her favourite courses so far in UBC Sociology are SOCI303: Sociology of Migration (Prof. Aryan Karimi), SOCI310: Canadian Society (Prof. Rima Wilkes), and SOCI280: Data and Society (Prof. Laura Nelson). As VP Social, she hopes to encourage connections between students, alumni, and faculty and foster a warm community where all members can come back to. When Miyu is not committed to Sociology, you can find her chatting away with friends or singing and dancing to her favourite music.