Zaara Kudchiwala

Biography

Zaara is an Advisor with the Office of Signature Learning Experiences at the University of Calgary, where she supports students in exploring meaningful learning opportunities beyond the classroom. A Bachelor of Science graduate in Psychology from the University of Calgary, she brings a diverse background in student engagement, experiential learning, work-integrated learning, and student support.

Throughout her professional journey, Zaara has worked across several post-secondary institutions, including the University of Calgary, Bow Valley College, and SAIT. Her experiences have allowed her to collaborate with students, faculty, and community partners, coordinate experiential learning initiatives, and help students navigate opportunities that contribute to their personal, academic, and professional growth. Having experienced the transformative impact of experiential learning herself, she is passionate about helping students discover opportunities that broaden their perspectives, build confidence, and make their university experience more meaningful.

Zaara values meaningful connections, continuous learning, and bringing creativity and curiosity into everything she does. Outside of work, she enjoys expressing herself through painting, getting lost in a good novel, exploring the outdoors, and trying new activities. Whether it's discovering a new hiking trail, travelling, or sharing a thoughtful conversation, she embraces opportunities to learn, grow, and experience something new.