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Meet the Programming team

Emily Huynh

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Associate Director, Student Experience

My name is Emily and I am an uninvited guest committed to learning and decolonizing myself and my work on the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples traditional and unceded territories, having moved here from my hometown of Vancouver in 2020. I am of English, Irish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Malay descent.

My role at the Office of Student Life focuses on programming for new students, as well as fostering meaningful and inclusive opportunities for student leadership and engagement on our campus. I hold a Masters in Community Psychology, and bring experience in youth work, program and curriculum development, creative facilitation, and systems change. One of my very favourite parts of my work is overseeing our Student Life Grants, where I get inspired by the passion, dedication and vision students bring to our campus!

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Theresa Lundy

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Manager, Student Engagement

My name is Theresa, and I am a white settler and uninvited guest learning to decolonize myself and my practices on the lands of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples. I am an immigrant from Germany and first came to Canada as an international student. I completed my M.Ed. in Leadership Studies at UVic. In my role at OSL, I support the engagement, experience, and programming pieces for new to UVic students including orientation events and the first-year mentorship program.

Outside of work, I love spending time with family and friends. Together we enjoy beach walks, ocean dips (in the summer), patio brunch dates, and trying all the pretzels, treats, and ice cream in town.

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Torry Harris

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Coordinator, Student Leadership

My name is Torry and I bring a comprehensive knowledge of the UVic community through my time as a former student and having worked here for almost ten years!

I grew up on the lands of the Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc and am grateful to have called the unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən, Songhees, Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples home for the past fifteen years.

My approach to leadership has been greatly informed by my core values of trust, respect, and community, experiences at UVic, and strength in relationship building. As a leader who identifies as a white settler, I am constantly working to develop my own critical awareness and continually seek opportunities to centre historically marginalized voices.

In my free time, I love listening to podcasts, doing yoga and barre classes, playing board games, trying new restaurants, and spending time outdoors with friends and family. 

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Niko Mumford

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Coordinator, Student Sexualized Violence Prevention

My name is Niko, I am a white settler of primarily Scottish and Welsh ancestry, and I grew up here on the stolen lands of the lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. I come to the Student Experience Team with a decade of experience in program coordination, organizing, and activist spaces, primarily within sexualized and gender-based violence prevention, social justice education, and peer to peer support. I’ve been so lucky to build my experience as an educator, facilitator, support worker, and program coordinator in multiple non-profit and community organizations over the years, including the Worker Solidarity Network, Victoria Sexual Assault Centre, and as Education Coordinator of the Anti Violence Project here at UVic. My practices are deeply informed by community-based action and education from participatory, anti-oppressive, and anti-colonial lenses. I strive to centre collective care, mutual aid, accountability, and joy in my work and relationships. When I'm not at work, I love to spend time in the woods, by the water, experimenting in the kitchen, laughing with my friends, or chilling with me and my partner's absurd number of pets.

If you would like to chat about consent, community building, or need resources, please don’t hesitate to email me at .

Hayley Park

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Communications Officer

My name is Hayley, and I am an uninvited guest originally from Toronto on the traditional lands of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit, now living on the unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən, Songhees, Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ. 

My role at the Office of Student Life focuses on new student engagement through all communications channels, aiming to connect our student community with the many resources, opportunities, and experiences that are available. With a background in graphic design and creative strategy, I am keen to bring projects and ideas to life that improve the experience of students at UVic. I’m an advocate for using design thinking and a human-centered mindset to solve problems and create together, and am especially grateful to work with a fantastic team of student storytellers who bring content to life on our @UVicYearOne Instagram account. In my free time, I enjoy creating art, thrifting, making music, rock climbing, and spending time in nature. 

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Shradha Nanda

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Team Lead, Orientation

My name is Shradha, and I’m originally from India. I currently live in the traditional and unceded territories of the Lekwungen and WSÁNEĆ Peoples (Victoria, BC). I’m deeply passionate about mental health advocacy, equity, and creating student-focused programming that fosters inclusion, cultural safety, and a strong sense of belonging. My work has centered around building spaces where students feel empowered to show up as themselves and connect with others meaningfully. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring the island, reading, going paddle boarding, and spending time in nature. 

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Fahé Villeneuve

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Coordinator, Events and Projects

My name is Fahé (pronounced Fa-eh) and I am a white settler of French descent who grew up in unceded Algonquin and Anishinaabe territory, colonially known as Ottawa-Gatineau. I live and work on the unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən, Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples, for which I am grateful and always in awe of. As the Events and Projects Coordinator for the Office of Student Life, I help organize the various events and workshops put on by the office including New Student Orientation, the Student Life Grant committee and Nourish+Flourish.

I love contemporary art and design, ceramics, board games, ocean dips, paddleboarding, camping and travelling around the beautiful territories of the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka’wakw peoples. 

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Bhavya Arora

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Coordinator, Student Engagement 

My name is Bhavya Arora, and I am from India. I moved to Canada in 2021 as an international student and recently completed my Bachelor of Commerce at UVic. I currently live and work on the unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən, Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples.  

I have had the chance to work in a bunch of different student leadership roles on campus, and one of my favorite parts has always been connecting with other students. I am really passionate about student engagement and community building, it’s something that has shaped a big part of my time here. In my free time, I love going out, shopping, and trying new dessert spots and cafes around Victoria (always happy to share recs!). I am always open to chatting, whether it’s about life at UVic, finding on-campus jobs, sharing ideas to make the student experience better, or just having a conversation. 

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Daniel Kaiser

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Coordinator, Student Engagement 

Hi! My name is Daniel, and I am a white settler who currently lives on the unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən, Songhees, Xʷsepsəm (Esquimalt), and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. I grew up in Calgary and moved to Vancouver to attend UBC, where I completed my bachelor's degree in psychology. 

I’ve been lucky enough to work within university communities for the past few years, and I’ve always been drawn to roles that let me connect with others. I’m passionate about student engagement and building inclusive, welcoming spaces where people feel seen and supported—whether that’s at events, through sport, or in everyday campus life. 

Outside of work, you’ll usually find me in the outdoors, surfing, exploring beaches and trails, or tracking down the best coffee around. I’m always happy to chat—whether it’s about getting involved on campus, navigating university life, or just saying hey. 

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