The Sauder AI Club brings together MBA students interested in using AI ethically, creatively, and strategically to shape the future of business. Through lectures, panels, hands-on workshops, and hackathons, we help students build practical AI fluency and prepare to lead organizations in an increasingly AI-enabled world.
Co-President: Sason Ross
Sason Ross is an MBA at UBC Sauder and President of the Vancouver Liberals. He previously worked in Canadian federal politics, advising senior ministers and supporting election campaigns across British Columbia. Today, his work sits at the intersection of politics, AI, and community building, with a focus on translating emerging technology into real-world institutions.
Co-President: Steve Powell
Steve has a background in electrical and computer engineering and over a decade of experience working with machine learning and AI systems in engineering and operations leadership roles. An early adopter of emerging technologies, he is deeply interested in their broader impact—especially how they shape human behavior, organizations, and society.