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Meet Our 2026-2027 Execs!
Meet Our 2026-2027 Execs!
Co-Presidents
Co-Presidents
Sierra (she/her) and Sam (she/her) are physics students in their final year of undergrad.
We are so excited to be working toward creating an inclusive and supportive environment this year!
Sierra Ford
Sierra Ford
Co-President
Sam Tu
Sam Tu
Co-President
Events Coordinators
Events Coordinators
Aditi
Aditi
Pronouns: she/her
Major: 3rd year Physics
Fun fact: I can whistle melodies!
HJ
HJ
Pronouns: she/her
Major: 3rd year Engineering Physics
Fun fact: I was born in Taipei :)
Caitlyn
Caitlyn
Pronouns: she/her
Major: 2nd year Combined Honours in Physics and Astronomy
Fun fact: My current favourite hobby is embroidery!
Briana
Briana
Pronouns: she/her
Major: 2nd year Physics
Fun fact: I have a cat named Mimi!
Outreach Coordinators
Outreach Coordinators
Breanna
Breanna
Pronouns: she/her
Major: 5th year Astronomy
Fun fact: Between large sewing or crochet projects, I make jewelry.
Vicky
Vicky
Pronouns: she/her
Major: 2nd year Combined Honours in Physics and Astronomy
Fun fact: I have two crooked pinky fingers.
Social Media Managers
Social Media Managers
Jannat
Jannat
Pronouns: she/her
Major: 3rd year Astronomy
Fun fact: When I was younger, I used to be an ant keeper!
Livni
Livni
Pronouns: she/her
Major: 3rd year Astronomy
Fun fact: I have a huge birthmark spanning my right arm and shoulder, I love them!
Treasurers
Treasurers
Tarynn
Tarynn
Pronouns: she/her
Major: 4th year Combined Honours in Physics and Astronomy
Fun fact: I'm a devoted plant mom with over 80 plants!
Chloe
Chloe
Pronouns: she/her
Major: 2nd year Physics & Master of Management
Fun fact: My Duolingo streak is over 1,000 days
Our History
Our History
Women in Physics and Astronomy (WiPA) began with a friendship. Our co-founders first met in their first year at UBC and quickly realized how much strength and support they found in each other, especially while navigating a male-dominated field. That friendship became a lifeline, helping us face challenges, celebrate milestones, and stay grounded throughout our degrees.
It was through that experience that the idea for WiPA was born. We wanted to create something bigger than ourselves—a welcoming community where women and gender minorities in physics and astronomy could feel seen, supported, and encouraged. A space to connect, share stories, lift each other up, and maybe even find the kind of lasting friendships that made all the difference to us.
WiPA is more than just a club—it's a growing network of peers and mentors who are here for one another, in science and beyond.
Meet Our Co-Founders!
Meet Our Co-Founders!
Abilene (she/her) is an astronomy student who likes Taylor Swift, the gym, and ducks.
Marusia (she/her) is a physics student who also loves Taylor Swift, the colour pink, and cats.
Together, we created WiPA to build the kind of supportive community we wished we had from day one.
Abilene Jull
Abilene Jull
Co-Founder & Co-President (2025/26)
Marusia Shevchuk
Marusia Shevchuk
Co-Founder & Co-President (2025/26)
Club Documents
Club Documents
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