Conversations with Alumni: Career Paths with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology 


DATE
Monday September 28, 2026
TIME
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
COST
Free

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Launch your career exploration journey through a special career night event!

Are you wondering what you can do with a bachelor’s degree in psychology? Join fellow students, alumni, and career development professionals at this event to learn about a variety of career possibilities and labour market information. Hear from psychology alumni who have taken diverse career paths in the public and private sectors, including Netflix, lululemon, and non-profit organizations!

Whether you’re just beginning to explore options with a bachelor’s degree in psychology or already considering a specific career path, this event will provide valuable insights and practical tools to support your future.


Meet the alumni panelists

Josianne Assignon, BA’24 Psychology
Arts Program Coordinator/Directions Youth Services (Family Services of Greater Vancouver)

Over the past 7 years, Josianne has worked to support the mental health and wellness of individuals facing systemic oppression through advocacy, training, and program delivery, community building, in educational, corporate and non-profit settings. While studying at UBC, Josianne participated in the Arts Co-op program and completed a 2-term internship at BC Housing. She then interned at xʷc̓ic̓əsəm (the Indigenous Health, Education and Research Garden at UBC) and was a recipient of Nature and Climate Undergraduate Fellowship the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies.

Stacey Ng, BA’17 Psychology
Marketing Science Analyst, lululemon

Stacey earned her BA in Psychology and Sociology from UBC in 2017. Over the past nine years, she has built a diverse career spanning digital marketing and marketing science. She currently works at lululemon, where she focuses on transforming e-commerce sales data to uncover insights and support data-driven business decisions. She is also pursuing a master’s degree in Analytics at Ivey Business School, further expanding her expertise in the data world.

Bailey Saguin, BA’20 Psychology
Senior Specialist – Youth and Young Adult Programming, Canadian Cancer Society

Bailey Saguin graduated from the UBC in 2020 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. During his time at UBC he was actively involved with the Arts Undergraduate Society, UBC Intramurals, UBC Athletics and Recreation, and the UBC Cancer Association. Currently Bailey works with the Canadian Cancer Society as a Senior Specialist for Youth and Young Adult Programming. In this role Bailey coordinates and delivers leadership and recreational opportunities for Teens and Young Adults affected by pediatric cancer. This includes those living with or beyond cancer, their siblings, as well as bereaved siblings.

Victoria Wong, BA’12 Psychology/Speech Sciences
HR Business Partner, Netflix Animation Studios

Victoria Wong is an HR Business Partner at Netflix Animation Studios. She studied at UBC, where she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Victoria began her career in HR administration and, motivated by a personal interest in film and technology, pursued a career in film, VFX, and animation, where she has since managed and supported teams on productions including The Lego Movie 2, DC League of Super-Pets, and Leo. In her current role, she draws on her psychology background in areas such as organizational design, inclusion, coaching, and change management.


At this event you will:

  • Explore diverse career options with alumni who have a bachelor’s degree in psychology
  • Build practical career skills and confidence
  • Learn how Psychology knowledge applies across industries

Stay after the panel to connect with alumni, ask your career questions, enjoy pizza, and enter to win prizes!

This event is hosted by UBC Psychology in partnership with the Psychology Students’ Association.


Event Details

Date: September 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Buchanan A201



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