Faculty of Art
Victoria is graduating with a BCom in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources and a minor in ACAM. She is passionate about bringing advocacy, care, and social justice into conventionally “professional” spaces, exploring the intersections of race, gender, labour, technology, and belonging. Since discovering her first ACAM course in second year, Victoria has stayed involved as a contributor and designer for Tributaries and as ACAM’s Communications Coordinator.
At UBC, Victoria focused on building community and creating space for belonging. She is graduating as the top woman in the BCom program and is proud to have done so while staying true to both her major and minor. She is especially grateful for how ACAM challenged her to think multidimensionally, learning the value of reciprocity, collaboration, and building relationships that center care. These lessons continue to shape her worldview and approach to work – grounded in empathy, resilience, and radical acceptance. She hopes to carry these values into the workplace to help create environments where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
What is a favourite memory or story you have from ACAM?
One of my favourite memories from ACAM was being part of the student staff team. Our Monday meetings always felt like a warm hug and were the highlight of my week. Together, we recorded an episode of the ACAM Podcast, where we reflected on Asian Canadianness, shared our migration stories, and swapped our favourite books and films. We truly bonded during our time on staff, and I’ll always be grateful for the friendships we built.
In the same vein, working on Volume 5 of Tributaries alongside fellow student staff was another highlight. Over one summer, we spent many long calls and late nights putting together the ACAM10 edition of the journal. Seeing the final publication in print was absolutely surreal, and I’m so glad I got to experience that milestone with some of my most treasured ACAM friends.
Why did you declare a minor in ACAM? What drew you to the program?
I discovered ACAM while searching for an elective – by chance, it was at the top of the course list. I was immediately drawn to the idea of exploring Asian Canadianness in a university classroom, as it was something I never imagined I could study or see validated in an academic setting. The first course I took, ACAM 320D, was the most challenging academic experience of my degree at the time, but also the most rewarding. It enabled me to challenge myself, push the boundaries of my critical thinking, and make new connections along the way. After submitting one of my final papers to Tributaries and having a blast with the entire editorial process, I knew I was in it for the long haul and officially declared my minor.
