BIPOC CO-DIRECTOR

I’m Zoë Balbosa (She/Her/Hers) and I am currently in my 5th year of KIN within the Interdisciplinary stream. I have grown up in Surrey, B.C., but I am also proud to be half Chinese and half Trinidadian. Throughout my life, I have always had an interest in music. Whether it be listening to or playing instruments, this is one of the best ways that I practice self-care. One wellness strategy that I’d recommend people to try is making “mood-shifting playlists”. I’m currently vibing with Drake’s album, Her Loss and Taylor Swift’s song, Karma. My favourite KIN memories are from my first year and from jumpstart - I made many of my key friendships there and I still cherish them today.

@zoebalbosa

BIPOC CO-DIRECTOR

My name is Jamie Coukell (she/her/hers). I am currently in my second year of Kinesiology in the Multidisciplinary stream. I am Gitxsan from Gitwangak on my mom’s side and have mixed European ancestry on my dad’s side. I practice self care by going on walks with my friends and listening to my favourite podcast “On Purpose” by Jay Shetty. My favourite song is Take It to the Limit by the Eagles and anything from the Mamma Mia soundtrack! My favourite Kin memory would have to be ice-skating with the BIPOC Committee.

HEALTH & WELLNESS COORDINATOR

My name is Maddi Bulloch (She/Her/Hers). I am Saulteaux/Scottish on my father’s side and mixed European on my mother’s side. I was born and raised on Treaty 7 territory in Calgary, Alberta. I am currently in my 5th (and final) year of KIN in the multidisciplinary stream. I practice self care by exercising (usually dance class) and spending time outside near the ocean; nature is so healing! Picking a favorite song is a cruel task, but right now it would have to be Last Last by Burna Boy. My faovrite KIN memory is a toss up between KIN camp and attending Kin Games, both hold such a special place in my heart! @maddibulloch

HEALTH & WELLNESS MEMBER

My name is Priyanka Luxmee Pitteea (she/her/hers). I am currently in my 3rd year of KIN in the Neuromechanical and Physiological Sciences stream. I am from the beautiful tropical island, Mauritius. I practice self care through running and spending time in nature. My favourite KIN event was get fit in the pit!!

HEALTH & WELLNESS MEMBER

My name is Chloe Kim (she/her/ hers). I am a first year student hoping to go into the Multidisciplinary stream. I was born and lived in Seoul, South Korea until grade 2 and I immigrated to Canada. I am a first generation Korean-Canadian. I practice self-care by working out or going on a run, or catching up with others. My favorite artist currently is BIBI. My favorite Kin memory so far is the puppy therapy event!

STUDENT LIFE COORDINATOR

My name is Jeanelle Thomas (she/her/hers) and I am a 4th year Kinesiolgy student in the multidisciplinary science stream. I am a second-generation Indian Canadian. I practice self care through exercise and reading. My favourite artist right now is Frank Ocean. My favourite KIN/KUS event was the formal we had last year!

STUDENT LIFE MEMBER

My name is Monika Pohang (she/her/hers), and I am a second year Kinesiology student in the multidisciplinary stream. I am Filipino-Chinese, and I was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. I practice self-care by being active like going for a swim, taking a walk, or going to the gym. I also like to relax by drawing, playing my instruments, and taking really warm showers! My current favorite songs are Chicago (Take it or Leave it) by Charlie Burg and Endlessly by Omar Apollo. My favorite kin memory is sports day!

@monikapohang

STUDENT LIFE MEMBER

My name is Victoria McMahon (she/her/hers). I am Dene from Deninu K’ue First Nation on my mother’s side and French/Scottish/Irish on my father’s side. I was born and raised in Barrie, Ontario. I am a fourth year kinesiology student in the multidisciplinary stream. I will be going on a Go Global exchange term 2 to Loughborough University in England. I practice self care by reading and beading earrings. My favorite song right now is Daylight by Harry Styles. My favourite KIN memory is KIN Camp!

@victoriamcmahonn

PD COORDINATOR

My name is Nathan Li (he/him/his) and I am a 3rd year Kinesiology student in the neuromechanical and physiological sciences stream. I am a second-generation Chinese Canadian and I can speak English and French. I practice self-care through exercising and eating healthy. My favourite song as of now is “ball w/o you” by 21 Savage. My favourite kin memory would have to be participating in both the 235 and 335 labs!

PD MEMBER

My name is Palak Gandhi (she/her/hers) and I am a first year Kinesiology student looking to go into the Neuromechanical and Physiological Sciences stream. I’m from Mumbai, India, but I’ve lived in Hong Kong for most of my life. I practice self-care by working out, journaling, and reading. Whenever I’m feeling unmotivated, I love going through my skincare routine as it’s a methodical way of getting me back on track. My favorite song at the moment is ‘About You’ by The 1975 and I’ve also been listening to a lot of ONE OK ROCK. My favorite KIN/KUS memory is KIN Camp because I got to meet a lot of people within my faculty.

PD MEMBER

My name is Shivam Sharma (he/him/his), and I’m currently in my second year of Kinesiology in the multidisciplinary stream. I was born in Jaipur, India but have been living in Burnaby BC for most of my life, and consider it home. I practice self-care by reading, going on walks, and listening to music. I don’t have a favorite artist, and I often find myself listening to music from the shows, movies, and video games I play. My favorite KIN memory is Imagine Day where I got to meet a lot of fellow KINners and build new connections.

PD MEMBER

My name is Noor Banwait (he/him/his) and I currently completing my third year of KIN in the multidisciplinary stream. I am born and raised in Vancouver, BC but from parents are originally from India. I practice self care by working out, playing/watching sports, and hanging out with friends. My favourite song right now is Priviledged Rappers from Drake and 21 Savage’s new album, Her Loss. My favoruite memory in KUS is spending time with friends at the office! @noorbanwait

MARKETING COORDINATOR

My name is Ivana Abrigo (she/her/her). I am currently a fourth year Kinesiology student in the Multidisciplinary stream with a minor in Nutritional Science. Geographically, I was born and raised in Manila, Philippines, and I am a third generation Filipino-Chinese. I practice self-care by going to the gym, cooking, playing table tennis, going to cafes, listening to podcasts and traveling. My favorite song/artist right now would be Taylor Swift (Anti-hero/Lavender haze). My favorite KIN/KUS memory would be the Kin formal last year! @ivana.abrigo

MARKETING COORDINATOR

My name is Audrey Doran (she/her/hers). I am a second year student in the Multidisciplinary stream. I was borned and raised in Seattle, Washington and I am a fourth generation Japanese-American. I like to practice self care by being active or surrounding myself with the people I love. Some artists that have been on repeat recently are Omar Apollo and Peach Tree Rascals. My favorite Kin memory so far was attending KIN Camp as a first year!

MARKETING MEMBER

My name is Jordana (she/her/hers), and I am currently a 3rd year student in the Social and Behavioural Sciences Stream of Kinesiology. I am from Vancouver Island, and I have lived there for most of my life. I have many ways that I practice self-care, like working out or some form of exercise to clear my mind and get my body moving, and if I need something more creative I draw or play my ukulele. My favorite artist right now would have to be Taylor Swift. My favourite KIN/KUS memory was dancing with my fellow kinners at Get Fit in the Pit event earlier this year!

MARKETING MEMBER

My name is Isabella Pohang (She/Her/Hers) and I am in my 2nd year of KIN in the multidisciplinary stream. I am Filipino-Chinese and was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. I practice self care by working out and doing my skincare routine (may or may not be a skincare hoarder). My current favourite song is Saturday by the artist ‘extremely bad man’. My favourite KUS memory is when a kin prof jokingly called a fellow imagine day leader (in their 5th year) ancient and part of the UBC archives.