The Equity & Diversity Committee
Through inquiry, education, respectful dialogue and outreach on issues related to the wide variety of student backgrounds, concerns and lived experiences, the Committee strives to promote its vision among Allard Law students, faculty and administrators. This vision is to create a progressive and holistic learning environment that respects, values, and includes the diverse perspectives that are present in Canadian society. To that end, it devotes considerable focus on the representation of women, LGBTQ+ students, Indigenous people, those who live with a disability and visible minorities within the law school, while remaining live to the voices of other individuals and groups with equity and diversity concerns. The Committee is currently working on improving its mandate and constitution to provide greater clarity regarding its powers, role, and ability to advocate for all voices at Allard Law.
The 2023-2024 Equity & Diversity Committee is made up of:
Ryan Sissons, LSS President
Vaughn Beaulieu-Mercredi, Co-Chair (UBC LSS, Director of Indigenous Affairs)
Shanice Harris, Co-Chair (UBC LSS, Ombudsperson)
Rishabh Gunvante & Kris Charlebois, 1L Student Representatives (UBC LSS)
Alannah James, Student Representative (UBC Outlaws)
Sam Leader, Student Representative (Indigenous Law Students’ Association)
Baron Hsueh, Student Representative (UBC Asia Pacific Law Club)
Ahmereen Salim, Student Representative (Women’s Caucus)
Eva Leitin, Student Representative (Jewish Law Students Association)
Naoki Hasegawa, Student Representative (BIPOC Alliance)
Travis Bassra, Student Representative (South Asian Law Students Association)
Eylon Ning, Student Representative (ASISNA)
KaGi Kananga, Student Representative (UBC Black Law Students’ Association)
Erin Chen, Faculty EDI Committee Representative
Elana Mabrito, Student Representative (ULDA)
Khadija Ahmed, Student Representative (ASMA)
To contact the Equity & Diversity Committee, please email lssequitycommittee@gmail.com or fill out the form below:
