Institutional Initiatives Planning & Evaluation team

The IIPE team supports efforts that advance equity, diversity and inclusion at the institutional level, including but not limited to the IAP, Employment Equity Plan, CRC Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan, and participation in the federal Dimensions pilot program.

Through the development of an evolving suite of tools and resources, the coordination and facilitation support of communities of practice and working groups, and direct consultations, the team supports strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of EDI efforts across UBC.

Elsie Achugbue

Director, Institutional Initiatives
Campus: UBC Vancouver
Team: Leadership, Planning & Evaluation

Elsie provides strategic planning, monitoring, and evaluation support for EIO initiatives to enhance utility and accessibility, build capacity, and facilitate collective learning.

Lucy Buchanan-Parker, MSc

Strategist, Institutional Initiatives

Campus: UBC Vancouver
Team: Planning & Evaluation

Lucy provides strategic support with primary responsibility for the research, development, implementation and analysis of diversity related to the student experience within the Faculty of Arts.

Louise Griep, MA

Strategist, Institutional Initiatives

Campus: UBC Vancouver
Team: Planning & Evaluation

Louise facilitates the implementation of the Canada Research Chair Equity & Diversity Action Plan, and the Inclusion Action Leads Community of Practice, and supports other strategic EDI initiatives.

Hélène Frohard-Dourlent, PhD

Strategist, Institutional Initiatives

Campus: UBC Vancouver
Team: Planning & Evaluation

Hélène provides strategic support to change management initiatives, especially as they relate to gender diversity, equitable hiring, and teaching and learning spaces.

Jane Kim

Graduate Academic Assistant

Campus: UBC Vancouver
Team: Planning & Evaluation

Jane focuses on the critical review of existing research and practices to support equitable hiring practices, and develops tools and resources to support new practices.

Maureen Mendoza, MA

Project Manager (On Leave)

Campus: UBC Vancouver
Team: Planning & Evaluation

Maureen provides project management support to Student Diversity Initiative, ensuring projects are advanced on schedule and within project scope.