A registered nurse is the recipient of the University of British Columbia’s Roberta Ellis Award. 

The award honours SWITCH BC Board Chair Roberta Ellis’ leadership and excellence in occupational health and safety. Ellis is a longstanding support of education and training students in occupational and environmental health.  

The Roberta Ellis Award, sponsored by WorkSafeBC, is presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in coursework, practicum, or research of occupational and environmental health.  

Congratulations to the 2025 UBC School of Population and Public Health Roberta Ellis Award winner: Stephanie Wu!  

Winner 

Stephanie offers a unique and valuable perspective on occupational health and safety, shaped by her experience as a Registered Nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has advanced workplace safety through research on hazardous drug exposures, collaboration with the Canadian Standards Association, and investigations of silica exposure in mining operations, and is now pursuing a Master of Science in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene at UBC. As an emerging leader, she actively participates in the AIHA BC-Yukon chapter and mentors incoming students through various initiatives. 

Learn more about Roberta Ellis here: https://switchbc.ca/about-us/board-of-directors/