Amir Alavi is a Sustainability, Global Governance & Security Policy | Climate Change | Indigenous Policy. He is proficient in French and Arabic. Colleagues describe him as "Amir was my student in COMM 438, Management Information Systems, at UBC’s Sauder School of Business in the fall of 2017. The course was designed to introduce students to the issues, problems, and opportunities faced by organizations while managing information technology. He performed well in the course, receiving an A-. He was always well-prepared for class, and participated constructively and thoughtfully to classroom discussions. His questions were regularly among the best and most interesting among his peers. Based on experience with him inside and outside the classroom, it is clear that Amir displays a high degree of curiosity and professionalism, and is very dedicated and hard working. He would be an asset to any employer."