Career Crossroads – Episode #1

Introducing Career Crossroads, a UBC School of Kinesiology podcast series produced by KIN Young Alumni, for KIN young alumni and graduating students. It’s critical now more than ever, no matter what stage of your career you’re in, to continue to look for work and stay connected during these unprecedented times.

Join KIN alumni, Yingying Zhao and Alyssa Reyes as they interview other Kinesiology alumni about how they navigated their next steps in life after university. Hear alumni stories, experiences and tips for success to help guide you in your career journey.


Episode #1 – July 31, 2020
In this first Career Crossroads episode, host Yingying Zhao interviews two staff members from Babylon Health.

Christopher Ly, a UBCKIN 2018 alum with a Masters of Management degree, recounts his experience of being onboarded remotely;

Babylon Senior Associate, Pareesa Kassam relays what she looks for when she hires a new staff member during these unprecedented times.

Next month join host Yingying Zhao as she interviews entrepreneur and physiotherapist, Shayne River Casey-Shaw (BKin 17).