Faculty of Art
Tyler Tadao Taiming Mark is graduating with a B.A. in Geography and a minor in Asian Canadian and Asian Migration studies. Born and raised in Vancouver, Tyler continues to learn what it means to be a Chinese-Japanese-Canadian diaspora on these unceded Coast Salish territories but is thankful to the ACAM community for providing an interdisciplinary space for critical conversations to take place. Working as the program’s communications coordinator, Tyler has had the privilege to be warmly welcomed into so many communities. He is fortunate to have had all the amazing lived experiences of mentors, professors, peers, and friends over the past five years. Tyler will be continuing his studies as a Masters student, Fall 2017, at UBC’s School of Community and Regional Planning.
ACAM 10: Our Alumni in 2025
What have you been up to since graduation?
I currently work as an urban planner for the City of Vancouver.
What have you learned from your ACAM experience that you still carry today?
Through the courses and opportunities to study abroad, I learned the importance of community connection. This has translated to commitment to community, invaluable friendships and continuous learning.
How has your ACAM experience equipped you for the challenges and opportunities you’ve encountered in exploring and developing your career?
I feel that ACAM gave me the tools to articulate my lived experiences into a skillset. This has allowed me to ground my lived experiences into my profession.
