Agrim Gulaty

Senior Editor

Agrim is a third-year honours economics student. His academic interests include financial economics, quantitative economic analysis, and labor market economics. He hopes to gain insights into the world of academia and learn about the intricacies of economic research and its processes, with the ultimate goal of conducting his own research in the future.

Luigi Vicencio

Senior Editor

Luigi, a third-year Honours Economics student, hopes to foster his economics knowledge and gain experience in academia. He is interested in monetary theory and economics of education. In his free time, Luigi likes to watch football and discover new spots at UBC.

Ferdinand Rother

Senior Editor

Ferdinand is a fourth-year Economics major in the Bachelor + Master of Management program. He has previously worked on the podcast team and is passionate about writing, reading, sailing, and hiking. This past summer, he gained experience working at the European Commission, where he developed a keen interest in energy economics, consulting, and macroeconomic issues. With an interdisciplinary interest in political economy, economic history, and development economics, Ferdinand is excited to contribute to IONA and explore the latest student research in economics.

Zubayer Khan Nabil

Senior Editor

Zubayer is a third year Economics Major. He is interested in development, welfare, and social choice theory, along with a philosophical and historical perspective, aiming to understand how economic structures shape and effect developing societies in the global south. He has experience in research through his academic work and previous work at the journal. He lo

Pierre Lambelet

Senior Editor

Pierre is a fourth-year Honours Economics student keen on competition economics, industrial organization, and game theory. He is particularly interested in applying theoretical frameworks to better understand market behaviour and strategic interactions between firms. As a senior editor, Pierre aims to support undergraduate researchers and make academic research more accessible for students. He is excited to read everyone's research!

Dhruva Devaraaj

Senior Editor

Hey everyone, I am a third year in the Honours program minoring in math. I am super interested in computational economics and micro-theory specifically in the intersection between machine learning and game theory. Looking forward to read the papers that UBC comes up with!

Callum McAllister

Senior Editor

Callum is a third-year honours economics student interested in the intersection of economics with law and public policy. Previously, he has worked as a Research Assistant for the Vancouver School of Economics, a Junior Analyst for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and a Research Professional for economic consulting firm Analysis Group. He is looking forward to reading the work of fellow students, and contributing to a great team.

Maheep Mahil

Junior Editor

Adrian Chan

Junior Editor

Adrian is a second year BA student looking to dual major in economics and statistics. He has lots of writing and editing experience during my experience as a International Baccalaureate student. With a interest in econometrics and willingness to learn more about other fields in economics, he is excited to dive deep into economic research along with my wonderful peers in IONA.

Natalie Mo

Junior Editor

Natalie is a first-year Bachelor of International Economics student with an interest in understanding the multifaceted nature of Economics. Specifically, Natalie has a passion for political economy, economic sociology, public policy, and financial economics. She is excited to work in IONA journal with the team to contribute to undergraduate research at UBC and understand how Economics is paramount in the globalised and interconnected society of today.

Gabrielle Michael

Junior Editor

Gabrielle is a fourth-year economics and political science student with a deep interest in the intersection between economics and public policy. She is particularly drawn to discussions surrounding labour economics, political economy, and monetary policy. She looks forward to supporting the work of her peers and hopes to further her understanding of economic topics. In her spare time, she enjoys ice skating and painting.

Ayush Saini

Junior Editor

Ayush is a third-year Bachelor's degree in Arts student, with a major in Economics and a minor in Political Science, displays a keen enthusiasm for utilizing regression models to assess the effects of government policies on society through an economic lens. Beyond his academic commitments, Ayush is working part-time with a youth-focused non-profit organization and aspires to further advance his academic knowledge to contribute to IONA Journal. Ayush’s ultimate goal is to use empirical research methods in order to gain a deeper understanding of the economic consequences of our global environment and the influence of markets on the public sphere.

Rachel Wong

Junior Editor

Rachel is interested in the social and environmental dimensions of food systems, and how they intersect with poverty and inequality in Southeast Asia. In the long term, she hopes to contribute to the fight against hunger, smallholder exploitation, and the loss of agrobiodiversity. You can find her on Instagram @escchelator, or writing longform on CongAnd.Co, a publication dedicated to bridging the dearth of online information on SEA agriculture. Outside of food, she finds joy in reading, learning dialects, and going for runs.

Faiz Ray

Junior Editor

Faiz is a second-year Bachelor of Arts student hoping to major in Economics, and is keenly interested in econometrics and causal inference. Having worked with IONA in his first-year, he looks forward to learning more about public policy and research methodologies employed in modern economic research through the new crop of papers for the tenth volume of the journal.

Valarmathi Vishnu

Junior Editor

Valarmathi Vishnu is pursuing an undergraduate degree in International Relations and Economics. She is particularly interested in the application of development economics in community-based research and has gained research and fieldwork experience across three continents during her undergraduate studies. She is looking forward to supporting undergraduate research and learning from the team this year.

Janesh Tulsan

Junior Editor

Janesh is a second year BA student with interests in Economics and Mathematics. After serving as the President of his high school's economics club, Janesh is passionate about collaborating and working with other bright minds at IONA to help publish a new magazine. He focuses his research on macroeconomics and microfinance and hopes to learn new findings on similar topics through submitted research papers!

Sultana Razia

Junior Editor

Sultana is a third-year Cognitive Systems student with a minor in Economics at UBC. She’s passionate about exploring how economics intersects with social impact, policy, and sustainability, especially in areas like gender equity. Her passion for debating complex issues led her to reach the quarterfinals at the International Public Policy Forum (IPPF) Debate 2021. She believes in advocating for rights and social issues and so she co-founded a non-profit “Put a Period”, at the age of 17, to eliminate stigma and raise awareness about menstrual health and SRHR. She is really into traveling, reading and playing Codenames with friends.

Juhi Grover

Junior Editor

Juhi is a third-year student pursuing a combined major in Economics and Statistics. Her interests lie in the quantitative aspects of Economics, including empirical methods and economic modelling. She also hopes to learn more about the interdisciplinary nature of Economics and how it intertwines with other subject domains. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and crocheting.

Kaitlyn Yu

Junior Editor

Kait is a third year economics major, with a minor in commerce. She has a passion for economics, with an interest in how economics can play a crucial role in shaping and improving a broad number of disciplines, especially in various business sectors, such as finance and accounting. She is excited to work with the IONA editorial team this year to allow outstanding student research to make a lasting impact on the academic community, and gain a more comprehensive understanding of how both theory and econometrics can drive innovation.

Richard Taewoong Yang

Junior Editor

Richard is a third-year Bachelor of International Economics student with minoring in Psychology. With his deep interest in behavioral economics, labor markets, and game theory, Richard is passionate about strengthening his potentials and digging deeper into the academic field of economics, and its practical applications in this rapidly mutating society. Richard's goal is to apply empirical research methods in order to gain a professional insight of the economic consequences of the shift in technology and culture, and construct effective models that could successfully support the fundamentals of the system.

Kadin Raza

Junior Editor

Kadin is a third-year Bachelor of International Economics (BIE) student with a strong interest in natural resources, clean technology and AI. He currently works as a clean technology data analyst for the Canadian government and is particularly drawn to quantitative aspects of economics. Kadin enjoys using data to better understand economic trends and generate actionable insights. He is excited to collaborate with the Iona Journal team and aims to deepen his understanding of empirical research methods. In his free time, Kadin enjoys practicing martial arts, watching films and trying new foods.

Sidharth Mirchandani

Junior Editor

Sidharth is a third year Economics student, with a keen interest in econometrics and software solutions. He has a passion for understanding and being able to apply quantitative methods onto large datasets. By joining IONA he hopes to learn from and collaborate with a strong team of editors, gaining experience in academic research and the practical applications of economic analysis in todays world.

Shivani Shukla

Junior Editor

Shivani is a third-year student majoring in Psychology with a minor in Economics. She has developed a strong interest in organizational behavior, particularly how human behavior and decision-making intersect with economic principles. Passionate about equity and inclusion, she is committed to advocating for diverse perspectives and ensuring fair opportunities for all. She is excited to join the Iona Journal to deepen her knowledge, engage with new ideas, and contribute meaningfully to discussions on these topics.

Sarah Ye

Junior Editor

Sarah is a third-year Political Science student with a minor in Economics. She holds an eager interest in the intersections between political theory, public policy, and their impacts on the economy. Sarah is particularly fascinated by political economy and the intricate relationships between political movements and nationwide economic shifts. At the IONA Journal, she aims to help foster engaging conversations and bring diverse perspectives to the forefront. Sarah is excited to contribute to this year’s edition of the IONA Journal and looks forward to growing within this vibrant academic community.

Vicky Wen

Junior Editor

Vicky is a second-year student intending to major in Economics with a minor in Data Science. She has a keen interest in econometrics and the use of quantitative methods to solve problems and uncover insights from economic data. Vicky aims to explore how various economic theories can be applied to real-life situations to make informed decisions relating to public policy, market analysis, and operational strategies. She is excited to be part of the IONA Journal this year and looks forward to delving deeper into the world of economic research!

Anna Lyubomirova

Junior Editor

Anna Lyubomirova is a first-year student, pursuing a Bachelor of International Economics. She is interested in health and developmental economics. Anna is excited to be a part of the Iona Journal, to expand her knowledge on economics, and discover more about real-world problems that are occurring in the world. Especially, through reading the papers of fellow UBC students and collaborating with the Iona Journal Team.

Xiaoyang Xi

Junior Editor

Xiaoyang is a third-year Honours Economics student with a keen interest in financial economics. Through her involvement in IONA, she hopes to gain a deeper understanding of empirical methods and economic analysis. Additionally, she looks forward to developing valuable skills in editing and research while collaborating with a team of like-minded people.

Vaishnavi Patil

Junior Editor

Vaishnavi is a third-year BA student Double Majoring in Economics and Psychology. She is interested in Developmental and Health Economics, particularly in using behavioral nudges in the healthcare industry to improve health outcomes, and hopes to be involved in Policy Research. In her free time, she is at the Pottery Club, reading, or playing the guitar. She is excited to contribute to the next edition of the Iona journal and looks forward to gaining research skills!

Lexian Shuai

Junior Editor

Lexian is a third-year Bachelor of Arts student majoring in Economics and Political Science. She holds a strong interest in development economics and environmental policies. Through the IONA Journal this year, she hopes to build her econometrics research skills while gaining practical insights into economic analysis. Lexian is excited to collaborate with the editorial team and engage with the submitted papers, contributing to the journal’s high standards.

Krishaant Pathmanathan

Junior Editor

Krishaant is a 2nd year Economics student minoring in Data Science. He is interested in writing interesting stories using data.

Rick Yang

Junior Editor

Rick is a second-year BA student intending to major in Economics and minor in Philosophy. His interests lie in Developmental Economics and banking, and he looks to participate in Policy Analysis for the future career. By joining the editorial team, Rick is looking to have an exposure to the real world of economics, learning new knowledge and skills.