Allan Cho
Community Engagement & Partnerships Librarian
Allan’s work includes supporting ongoing community initiatives and leading new ones, with a focus on community engagement with historically underrepresented groups. He manages the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Scholars-in-Residence program and is the subject liaison librarian to the School of Information. He has Master’s degrees in Library and Information Studies, History, and Education from UBC. His previous professional experience include Research Commons Librarian and Digital Humanities liaison librarian. Allan’s research interests are in Asian Canadian history, literature, and culture and outside of work volunteers his time for several community organizations with anti-racism and solidarity-building.
McKenzie Will
EDI Initiatives Student Librarian
McKenzie Will (she/her) is an MAS/LIS student at the University of British Columbia. Summer 2025 is her sixth term of study. Before coming to UBC, she completed a BUF (Bachelor of Urban Forestry) while working in urban agriculture. When she’s not at the library, McKenzie enjoys working on her various craft projects, playing the harp, camping, and reading.