ECPS Graduate Advisors:
Graduate Advisor – Academic Affairs
Dr. Owen Lo
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Graduate Advisor – Admissions and Scholarship
Dr. Amery Wu
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Research Methodology Support GAA
Sophie Ma Zhu: sophiezhuma@gmail.com
Sophie Ma Zhu is a PhD candidate in the Measurement, Evaluation, and Research Methodology (MERM) Program at UBC. She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and currently focuses her research on psychometrics and scale validation. Throughout her time studying in ECPS, Sophie has worked on a range of research projects that involve survey design, cognitive interviewing, and both quantitative and qualitative data analysis. She is proficient in SPSS, Jamovi, R, and NVivo. With a strong interest in research design and statistical methods, Sophie looks forward to providing support and assistance to ECPS students and faculty.
Provide support for research methodology and statistical software for ECPS graduate students and faculty. For personalized assistance, you can request a one-on-one appointment via email.
*Please email to schedule an appointment.
Social Justice Committee GAA
Selina Tai: selina44@student.ubc.ca
Selina is a first year MA student in the Measurement, Evaluation, and Research Methodology program. She completed her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Japanese at UBC. Her Third Culture Kid identity, previous research assistantship in cultural psychology and STEM education, and exchange experience shaped her passion for promoting social justice and outreach initiatives in education. In her spare time, she enjoys reading mid 19th-early 20th century classics, listening to concertos and string pieces, café hopping, and visiting art exhibitions. Selina is excited to support the work of the SJC this year!
Program Area Peer Advisors & Supports
CNPS Peer Advisor
Aly Moscovitz: cnps.peer@ubc.ca
Aly is a PhD student in the Counselling Psychology program. She earned her MA in Counselling Psychology from Western University and her BA in Psychology from UBC. With a broad range of clinical and academic experience, Aly has contributed to research in counselling psychology, clinical psychology, psychiatry, and applied behaviour analysis. She has also worked in diverse clinical settings, ranging from crisis line support to community mental health clinics. As a peer advisor, Aly is dedicated to supporting students at all stages of their academic journey—whether they are current graduate students seeking guidance or prospective students exploring the CNPS program.
HDLC Peer Advisor
AJ Batalden: ajbatalden@gmail.com
A.J. is a second year Master’s student in Human Development, Learning, and Culture (HDLC) and the Co- HDLC Peer Advisor. He is here to help support his fellow graduate students identify and meet their needs throughout their academic life. His focus is on developing cooperative learning communities and connecting people to others, resources, programs and/or ideas that will be mutually beneficial, fulfilling and rewarding. Please reach out to A.J. with any questions you may have, and if he doesn’t have an answer for you, he will work to help you either find it or somebody who does!
Enrique Droguett: enriquedroguett1990@gmail.com
Hey! This is Enrique. I’m a second-year master’s student in the MA in Human Development, Learning, and Culture program and one of your Co-HDLC Peer Advisors. I’m here to support all HDLC graduate students, whether you’re adjusting to the program, navigating academics, or settling into life in Vancouver. As an international student myself, I’m especially familiar with the challenges of moving abroad, but I’m here to help everyone in our program. A big focus for me is fostering connections and advocating for smoother transitions, so please reach out if you have questions or just want to chat! Let’s build a stronger HDLC community together!
Nikki Lombardo: Nikkilombardo4@gmail.com
Nikki is a second-year Master's student in the Measurement, Evaluation, and Research Methodology program at the University of British Columbia. She has a specialized honours degree in psychology from York University in Toronto, Ontario. Her research interests are primarily in psychological measurement, specifically test validation and development. Outside of academia, Nikki loves reading, creative writing, and going on long walks in nature!
SACP Peer Advisor
Laurie He: lauriehe@student.ubc.ca
Laurie He is a second-year MA student in the School and Applied Child Psychology program at UBC. She holds a BSc in Neurophysiology from McMaster University and has gained diverse research experience in mental health, academic healthcare, and newcomer communities. Guided by her commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, and accessibility (EDIDA), Laurie is dedicated to fostering supportive and inclusive spaces. As the SACP Peer Advisor, she strives to assist current and/or prospective students in navigating coursework, engaging in social events, and accessing the resources they need to thrive.
SPED Peer Advisor
Marcus Lau: marcus.lau@ubc.ca
Marcus Lau is a PhD student in Special Education at UBC. Before starting his doctoral studies, he completed his Master’s in Special Education (Supporting Inclusive Education). His research focuses on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), inclusive teaching in higher education, and supporting early career and pre-service teachers.
Prior to coming to Canada, Marcus taught in a secondary school in Hong Kong, where he worked as a student support teacher and taught English as a Second Language. He is now a special education teacher with the Vancouver School Board, where he promotes inclusion in both classroom and school-based team settings.
Inspired by the mentorship and support he has received within the UBC Faculty of Education, Marcus is passionate about building a community grounded in belonging, inclusion, and respect. He hopes to carry forward a spirit of paying it forward.
Advising and Counselling Services
- Student Financial Assistance and Awards
- Equity Office (complaints regarding discrimination and harassment)
- Counselling Services (counselling, consultation and referral services)
- Student Health Service
- UBC Chaplains
Conflict Resolution
- Office of the Ombudsperson for Students (works with UBC community members to ensure students are treated fairly)
- Graduate Student Society (GSS) Advocacy Office
- Alma Mater Society (AMS) Ombuds Office
Family Support
- Child Care Services
- Information for families (child care, enrolling children in school, partner involvement strategies, and parents’ rights and responsibilities)
Professional Development / Academic Support
- Graduate Pathways to Success (GPS): (non-credit workshops, seminars, and other activities)
- English language support
- Career Services
- Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT)