Banjo, head of walks and recreation

Woof, woof, woof [wag, wag, wag, wriggle]..SQUIRREL!

Woof, woof, woof, woof, woof, woof, woof.

Woof!

Gratianne Daum, event and content lead
gratianne.daum@ubc.ca | 604-822-1878

Gratianne joined Green College in September 2025. Prior to joining UBC, Gratianne worked in government communications, supporting academic partnerships and coordinating events. She is passionate about fostering meaningful conversations and bringing inspiring stories to life. Having lived in several countries, Gratianne deeply values learning from diverse perspectives. As event and content lead, she oversees event management for all public and department events at the college. Outside of her professional work, Gratianne is an avid 100+miles mountain runner, an activity that both grounds her and sparks creativity. She also enjoys writing, drawing, and sewing, finding inspiration and balance through these creative pursuits.
 

Guy S Duke, manager, member services
guy.duke@ubc.ca | 604-822-8663

Guy joined Green College in June 2026. Guy is an anthropologically trained archaeologist, nonbinary poet, parent, partner, and pet lover. Prior to joining Green College, they were a faculty member with the Department of Anthropology at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, teaching anthropology and archaeology classes while also co-directing an international, multi-year archaeological project at a 6000-year-old village in Ecuador and holding several leadership and mentorship roles. They previously lived in Vancouver, completing a BA (Anthropology/Latin American Studies) and MA (Archaeology) at SFU. They also have a BA (Archaeology) from the University of Calgary and a PhD (Anthropology) from the University of Toronto. Guy loves to explore, cycle, wander, read, write, and make collages and other art. You are likely to see them, coffee in hand, somewhere on campus and around Vancouver.

Heather Muckart, assistant principal, programs
heather.muckart@ubc.ca | 604-822-0676

Heather joined Green College in October 2021. In her role as assistant principal (programs), Heather oversees the organization of all public events and academic programming at the college. Heather is an alumna of UBC, having completed her master's and PhD in art history here (and holds an undergraduate degree in archaeology from SFU). In addition to her role at Green College, Heather also teaches post-secondary classes in art history, and researches and publishes on the topic of early modern English portraiture, martyrdom, memorials, and conceptions around death and dying.

Luvina Wan, manager, administration and finance
luvina.wa@ubc.ca | 604-822-9544

Luvina joined Green College in January 2023. In her current role as manager, administration and finance, she oversees finance, administration, and facilities operations, and works to support the college’s residential and academic community. Luvina also serves as the office liaison with the Green College Dining Society. Prior to joining the University of British Columbia, Luvina held positions in global supply chain operations and technical support for financial solutions. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in History from Simon Fraser University and obtained a DELF-B2 certificate in French language through studies at Université de Bourgogne. In her spare time, Luvina enjoys the musical arts and exploring local scenery.
 

Sarah Ng, development and society member lead
sarahyy.ng@ubc.ca | 604-827-2188

Sarah joined Green College in November 2023. In her current role as the development and society member lead, she works on external marketing and communications, fundraising and engagement initiatives for society members (alumni) and the greater Green College community. Before joining UBC, Sarah worked in the private sector in the tourism industry for over ten years, working in marketing positions with large hotel chains and a full-service marketing agency. Sarah holds a bachelor of Fine Arts from the Alberta College of Art and Design and various certificates and diplomas in design and marketing. In her downtime, Sarah enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, cycling, sailing or outrigger paddling in Burrard Inlet.

Zhanata Almazbekova, hospitality coordinator
gc.hospitality@ubc.ca | 604-822-8660

Zhanata joined Green College in June 2026. She is passionate about creating engaging, people-centered experiences that foster connection, collaboration, and learning. Zhanata has supported programs, events, marketing, and administrative initiatives across higher education (SFU and UBC) as well as, corporate environments, working closely with students, faculty, staff, and community members. As the hospitality coordinator, Zhanata is the first face many visitors and residents encounter at college. She navigates questions about housing and services, and plays a key role in keeping everyone coordinated. Since joining UBC, Zhanata has contributed to program development and support, communications, community engagement, and event coordination, helping bring initiatives to life while ensuring a welcoming and enriching experience for participants. She enjoys building relationships, finding creative solutions, and strengthening academic communities. Originally from Kyrgyzstan, Zhanata is fluent in English, Russian, and Kyrgyz, and loves learning new languages -- currently learning French after spending a year in Montréal.