Paola Baca

Paola Baca

Managing Director

Paola Baca is responsible for the overall administrative and operational strategy of Blusson QMI. She leads the Institute’s diverse team of professional staff who ensure that Blusson QMI has the talent, infrastructure, and resources required to undertake world-leading research in quantum materials and devices.

Paola is dedicated to co-creating engaging, inclusive, people-centred communities that thrive in the face of ongoing change. Prior to joining QMI, she was the Associate Director of UBC’s Undergraduate Admissions Office (Enrolment Services). She has also held leadership roles at the Sauder School of Business and the UBC International Student Initiative.

Paola has more than 20 years of leadership experience in higher education, including undergraduate admissions, strategic enrolment management, research & data analysis, student academic services, change management, and international student recruitment.

She holds an M.Ed. in Higher Education and a BA (Hons.) in Political Science with International Relations from UBC, and is an alumnus of the BC Legislative Internship Program. Paola is also the Leadership Campaign Co-Chair on UBC’s United Way Executive Team, and is an internal UBC coach. She was awarded UBC’s highest staff award, the President’s Service Excellence Award in 2014.

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