Our Team

Sana is a fifth-year student studying Cognitive Systems and minoring in Data Science. Her interest in AI Safety evolved from research in AI ethics and internships working on AI R&D regulatory frameworks. Her goal is to grow a credible, impact-driven community that equips members with skills to pursue AI Safety careers.

Jasmine is a second-degree Computer Science student with a first degree in Environmental Engineering and over four years of startup experience. Her interest in technology's societal impact led her to AI safety. Jasmine works to equip people with the frameworks and skills to understand AI safety, explore their place in the field, and contribute to a safer AI future.

Sayuji is a third-year Computer Science student with a focus on the technical dimensions of AIS. Over the past year, he has explored questions around the future of AI, its risks, and pathways to mitigate harm. As VP Technical, Sayuji aims to cultivate welcoming, yet technically rigorous spaces through our technical programs to deepen our collective understanding of an AI dominated landscape. 

Tanav is a Master of Data Science student at UBC and former Data Scientist at Slice (FinTech), previously worked with research groups at MIT, UBC, and UofT. Currently working on AI Fairness in multi agent systems.

Thien-Lam is an Honours Political Science student. As VP Policy, Thien-Lam's goal is to build a more integrated technical and policy space by creating platforms for discussion and collaboration on AI Safety through a reading group, case competition, panel discussion, and journal.  

Manuella is a fifth-year Interdisciplinary Studies student focusing on Mathematics and Philosophy, and the VP of Events of the UBC AI Safety Club. She is passionate about creating inclusive and engaging spaces where students from all disciplines can explore AI Safety, connect across fields, and discover how their skills can help reduce risks from advanced AI.

Pete is a second-year Cognitive Systems student, passionate about AI safety and AI’s implications on society, particularly in education and the arts. He previously participated in our Intro to AI Alignment Course and is furthering his technical knowledge through the ARENA program, aiming to pursue a career in AI safety.

Margaret is a fifth year student in Cognitive Systems and English Literature. She has participated in our Intro to Alignment course and loves integrating this knowledge into her position as a TA and advisor at UBC.

Elisa is a second-year sciences student, with an interest in AI, data science, and marketing. She is interested in learning about human-machine interactions, specifically about human-AI interactions, and benefits and the drawbacks of widespread AI usage. Through her work with UBC AI safety, Elisa is hoping to learn more about the rules and regulations surrounding AI and how the advancement of AI will lead to changes in law and governance surrounding AI technologies. 

Amy is a second-year Cognitive Systems student with interests at the intersection of UX, marketing, and human–AI interaction. She is particularly drawn to roles such as UX strategy and product growth, where understanding user intuition, natural mapping, and audience behaviour is central. Through her work with the UBC AI Safety, Amy is interested in how thoughtful design, creative communication, and analytical insight can shape how people understand and engage with AI technologies.

Ekaterina is a fourth-year Political Science student at UBC with a focus on Southeast Asian politics, decentralization studies, and law. She is particularly interested in how governance structures respond to new and evolving challenges, from post-conflict state-building to emerging technologies. Through her involvement with UBC AI Safety, Ekaterina hopes to contribute a comparative and policy-oriented perspective to discussions on AI governance, regulation, and global risk.

Justin is a fifth year student studying philosophy and political science. His interests lie in the juncture between political theory and aesthetics. More specifically, he is interested in the potential of aesthetics as a medium for critical discourse and a source for imagining and realizing visions of a better world. As an editor for the AI Policy Review, Justin hopes to provide a perspective attuned to the personal and political implications of AI, particularly on our capacity for free and meaningful thought.