AAPS Board of Directors

2025/2026 AAPS  Board of Directors

AAPS Board of Directors are all AAPS members and committed volunteers. Elections for the AAPS Board of Directors are held each October.

If you would like to contact an individual Board Member, their contact information can be found in the UBC Directory.

Hello! My name is Anthony Dodds and I recently stepped into the 1st Vice President position after three years serving on the AAPS Board of Directors. 

I’ve been employed with UBC since 2008, based on the traditional lands of the Syilx Okanagan People. I am currently the only AAPS Board Member based at UBC's Okanagan campus, though I am committed to advocating for our entire membership, no matter the site you work at or where you call home.

As a member of your AAPS Bargaining Committee, I’m extremely proud of the recent agreement we were able to reach. Looking forward, I will continue to support the creation of an AAPS office in Kelowna, advocate for inclusive policy, and to remove barriers for staff to develop both professionally and personally. 

I’ve been granted a Staff Award of Excellence for Leadership, an achievement not possible without the professional development opportunities from AAPS and backing from members like yourself (thank you!).

Over the past 2 years, I have had the privilege of serving on the AAPS Board of Directors first as a Member-at-Large, and more recently as Acting 2nd Vice President. During this time, I have advocated for meaningful changes that reflect the values and needs of our members. My work has centered on key issues raised by our members, including equity and inclusion, divestment, and the need for greater transparency and accountability.

Going forward, my focus will be on advancing our collective commitment to anti-racism, anti-discrimination, and racial equity for marginalized and racialized groups, as well as flexible work arrangements, work-life balance, and other key issues that matter to our members across campuses. While we have made meaningful progress, the work is not finished and I am committed to seeing it through, as I have seen our advocacy create real, lasting change—from policy shifts to improved work conditions for our members.

I am running for the position of 2nd Vice President, a role I carry with humility, responsibility, and deep commitment. I am driven by the belief that through the power of collective effort and action we can build a more value-driven, equitable, and supportive workplace for all AAPS members.

I joined the AAPS Board as Treasurer in May 2021. It is such a cliché, but time does seem to fly—I cannot believe it has been more than two years already. During my time on the Board, I have gained valuable experience and would love to continue to be involved in serving our members.  

I have been with UBC since 2011—first as a student and then as a staff member. After graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, I worked in Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Treasury and the Office of Enterprise Risk and Assurance. After getting my CPA designation, I am now back at my alma mater, Sauder School of Business, working as a financial analyst. I believe my education and experience will be a valuable asset to the Board, especially in the role of Treasurer.  

In this time of heightened economic change, by maximizing the value created from your contributions and making fiscally responsible decisions, I hope we can find more ways to help our members. 

As a member of AAPS for the past 13 years, I am eager to give back to our community. I am excited about the opportunity to continue in my role as AAPS Board Secretary, having recently transitioned from a Member at Large.

With a Bachelor of Commerce and an MA in Economics from UBC, I believe my background equips me to address key issues facing AAPS members, such as workplace flexibility, compensation frameworks, and negotiating wage increases.

In my role as a Department Administrator, I engage with HR, Finance, Facilities, Communications, IT, and Student Support, which has deepened my appreciation for the diverse and complex nature of our staff roles at UBC. I have actively sought input from various AAPS members to ensure their concerns are brought to the Board’s agenda.

Additionally, my experience on boards such as AAPS, Strata, and Modo Car Share has given me valuable insights into effective governance, policies, operating procedures, and the principles of Robert’s Rules of Order. I am super passionate about this stuff, and I appreciate your support!

Members-at-Large

I've had the privilege of working at UBC for the past nine years and being an AAPS member for eight. As a member of the LGBT community and an Accessibility Advisor at the Centre for Accessibility, I deeply understand the need for inclusive and flexible work environments. The rapid socio-economic and environmental shifts we face—impacted by the pandemic, climate change, and the cost-of-living crisis—require higher education to lead by example about what the future of work should look like. Serving as a general member of the AAPS Board of Directors, I aim to foster meaningful dialogue and conversations with UBC as an employer that addresses the evolving nature of work by pushing for more flexible work arrangements, improved work-life balance, improved working conditions and compensation as well as a stronger commitment to environmental sustainability. The challenges of climate change demand that we not only reduce our environmental impact as employees, but also advocate and bargain for fair working conditions that enable all employees to thrive.  I truly believe that as the largest employment group at UBC, we can promote a workplace that responds to these challenges, creating a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable workforce.

My name is Angela Lam, and I have been a dedicated employee at UBC for over 21 years. In my current role as Senior Manager in the Arts Instructional Support and Information Technology, I consult, map, plan, lead, and implement operational activities to support teaching and learning within the Faculty of Arts. I have been fortunate to grow professionally within the same department for most of my career. As an alumnus of UBC, I am proud to have spent over two decades as part of this wonderful community. 

For the past two years, I have served as a Member-at-Large on AAPS and currently serve on the Long-Term Disability Plan Committee. I am eager to continue my involvement with AAPS and give back to the University. I am committed to advocating for AAPS members and helping UBC foster equity, diversity, and inclusion while maintaining its status as an outstanding place to work.

As a UBC staff with mixed Indigenous and European background (Tłįcho Dene, Irish, Ukrainian), I would be thrilled to continue in the role of Member at Large on the AAPS Board of Directors where I can advocate for increased support and representation for Indigenous AAPS members and other staff whose voices are often marginalized.

I have been working at UBC since April 2020 as an Indigenous Educational Consultant: Staff Training, split between CTLT Indigenous Initiatives team and Central HR.

If re-elected for the AAPS Board of Directors, I will combine my personal experiential knowledge as a queer, trans, mixed Indigenous person with an invisible disability with my work experience at UBC as someone who does highly collaborative work in an inter-departmental role. These unique roles and positionalities provide me with a diverse understanding of matters such as hybrid work arrangements, workplace accommodations, EDI practice and policies, professional development, and career progression.

I am a registered social worker and have over 20 years of experience in community development, advocacy, consultation, and organizing at both grassroots and institutional levels. I approach all my work from a systems change lens and strive to create change through developing effective education strategies and authentic relationship building.

I joined UBC in 2017 and initially became a member of AAPS back in 2022. Through my years with UBC and AAPS, I deeply appreciate the effort our associations are making to ensure members’ welfare, both in terms of personal benefits and professional support. Such efforts are evident from the various events and professional development sessions I have access to as a member, and it could not have been accomplished without the positive and clear leadership of the AAPS Board.

I am also passionate about advocating for the rights, welfare, and growth of our members in AAPS, and I want to become an actively contributing member of the group. From my current work, I am familiar with learning and applying policies, and I am also strong in conflict resolution, strategic thinking, and collaborative working. I am committed to maintaining an open line of communication with our members, upholding the values of transparency, fairness, and respect, and working through challenges and opportunities to achieve our collective goals.

Non-Voting Members

It has been my pleasure to serve on your AAPS Board since 2015 as a Member at Large, Second Vice President, First Vice President and President.  During my term, the Board of Directors has made significant progress in policy review, connecting with members, bargaining with the university, and shaping AAPS in a positive strategic direction. UBC is a wonderful place to work and is one of the largest and most complex employers in the province. Management and Professional staff play critical roles in every function of the university. I plan on dedicating myself to improving the UBC experience for all, and look forward to doing so through the combined efforts of members and the Board. I am inspired by our members' dedication to our workplace, our community and our professions, particularly over the last few months during the COVID-19 pandemic. I believe in continuous improvement and I will actively listen and voice your concerns. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any challenges or suggestions that may improve our procedures and association.

As the AAPS Advocacy Chair, I serve on the Board of Directors as an ex-officio, non-voting member. My main responsibilities are to oversee the monthly Advocacy Committee meetings and act as a liaison between the committee and the board. I previously served on the AAPS Board from 2011-2022, with 5 years serving as President. Outside of AAPS, I work with an amazing group of individuals in the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology.