The Team
President
Hi, my name is Courtney! I am the President of UBC Pilates Club and am in my fourth year studying Biochemistry. I am currently working through my co-op placements at a biotechnology company. My favourite part about the UBC Pilates Club is the people that make up this pilates family. I am so honoured and grateful to be working with such bright, innovative and kind individuals on making this club a safe and fun environment for everyone! In my free time I love to spend time with my family and friends, go on hikes, and take care of my many many house plants.
Courtney Cheung
Pilates Instructors
Grace Yip
Hi my name is Grace! I am a Pilates Instructor and am going into my second year as an Microbiology & Immunology student. My favourite part about the UBC Pilates Club is that you get to meet so many new faces every week and how everyone is so accepting and friendly to others :) In my free time I love to explore different pilates studios/workout classes in Vancouver!
Calista Evangeline
Hi my name is Calista! I am one of the Pilates Instructors and am going into my second year as an Arts student. My favourite part about the UBC Pilates Club is the community! It feels like a warm hug anytime I have any interaction with the club, everyone is super kind and is always looking forward to help each other out. In my free time I love anything nature related, it is so refreshing to just take a walk on the beach or up a hill!
Jocelyn Chui
Hi my name is Jocelyn! I am one of the Pilates Instructors and am going into my second year studying music. My favourite part about the UBC Pilates Club is the welcoming community and how supportive and empowering we are. In my free time I love going on spontaneous adventures, making silly vlogs, spending time with my dogs and friends, thrifting, hiking and eating pasta.
Rayanna Shamji
Hi my name is Rayanna! I am one of the pilates instructors and am going into my fourth year studying Environmental Sustainability. My favourite part about the UBC Pilates Club is how supportive everyone is towards each other. In my free time, I love anything in the sun, rock climbing or singing.
Khalisa Jiwa Mawji
Hi my name is Khalisa Jiwa Mawji! I am one of the Pilates Instructors and am going into my fourth year at UBC. My favourite part about the UBC Pilates Club is the strong sense of female empowerment and friendship. In my free time I love creating content, binge reading and being in nature.
Marketing Executives
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Emily Wong-Abdul
VP Marketing Coordinator
Hi my name is Emily! I am the VP Marketing Coordinator and am in my third year studying Environment and Sustainability and Commerce. My favourite part about the UBC Pilates Club is the people as everyone is so sweet and willing to help each other out! In my free time I love being outdoors; going for runs, biking, or hiking.
Talia Christopoulos
VP Marketing Communications
Hi my name is Talia! I am the VP Marketing Communications and am in my second year as an Arts student. My favourite part about the UBC Pilates Club is the friendly community and environment. In my free time I love going on picnics with friends and cooking yummy food.
Katya Fadilah Gaffar
VP Marketing Media
Hi my name is Katya! I am the VP Marketing Media and am in my second year as an Arts student. My favourite part about the UBC Pilates Club is how welcoming and nice every club member is. In my free time I love to play guitar or watch movies/tv shows!
Nicole Kwiring
VP Content Creator
Hi my name is Nicole! I am the VP Content Creator and Web Designer and am in my fifth year studying Entrepreneurship. My favourite part about the UBC Pilates Club is the supportive community of the club since we not only support each other but also all our members as well. In my free time I love creating new art, whether that is drawings, paintings, jewelry, keychains, and more.
Lauren Finlay
VP Content Creator
Hi my name is Lauren! I am the VP Content Creator and am in my Second year as an Arts student. My favourite part about the UBC Pilates Club is how it offers all students the ability to get in a good workout while connecting with new friends. In the winter I love to ski and in the summer I’ll be out on the water with friends just about any chance I get!!
Samantha Lu
VP Content Creator
Hi my name is Samantha! I am the VP Content Creator and am in my second year as a Bdes student. My favourite part about the UBC Pilates Club is how it brings everyone together doing an activity that is fun and healthy! In my free time I love to draw.
Internal Events Executive
Lea An
VP Internal
Hi my name is Lea! I am the VP Internal and am in my third year studying political science. My favourite part about the UBC Pilates Club is the warm and welcoming environment and the personal interest everyone has in the club! In my free time I love reading and journaling, or rewatching my favourite movies! Studio Ghibli movies have a special place in my heart.
External Events Executives
Maya Juliette Ga
VP External
Hi my name is Maya! I am the VP External of the UBC Pilates and I am currently in my second year as an Arts student. My favourite part about the UBC Pilates Club is the wonderful and friendly people in this community. In my free time I love to listen to music and spend my time at the gym.
Financial Executive
Alice Mandlis
VP Finance
Hi my name is Alice! I am the VP Finance of UBC Pilates, currently in my 2nd year studying Commerce. My favourite thing about UBC Pilates Club are my fellow exec members. So grateful to be a part of this wonderful team! In my free time, I love to hang out with my cat and sketch.
Mascot
Pebbles
Pebbles here looooovvess pilates! But not only that, Pebbles also loves matcha latte and the movie Happy Feet. Pebbles' favourite pose when doing Pilates is the roll-up! Just because it's great for the spine and feels good.