(he/him)
Business Devlopment and Strategic Operations Co-op
dhruvraipuria@uvic.ca
canassist@uvic.ca
Dhruv is currently in his final term of the Master of Global Business program at the University of Victoria and has joined CanAssist as a Business Development Co-op. He is excited to contribute his business acumen and global perspective to CanAssist projects, focusing on research and identifying opportunities that promote inclusion and equity for all.
Dhruv brings a diverse academic background, having studied arts, finance, and economics. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in history with a Minor in Business. As part of his graduate studies, Dhruv led consulting teams for businesses in Taiwan and Austria, developing strategic plans for market expansion and growth, complete with actionable implementation guidelines.
Beyond his professional and academic pursuits, Dhruv is passionate about sports, especially basketball and soccer. He also has a deep love for travel. He has visited over 10 countries this year alone, embracing new cultures and experiences wherever he goes.
I acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory I reside in. I would like to pay my utmost gratitude to the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples for their historical stewardship of the land and waters, which continues to this day.