Aisha was one of the first students to join our WildCo lab at UBC. We all learned a lot from her and I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to work with her. Her disarming smile, the twinkle in her eye, and her calm demeanor were intertwined with a quiet intensity and genuine motivation to make the world a better place. Aisha came to the program with a desire to work on the conservation of endangered Sri Lankan leopards, and she quickly convinced me that she had what it took to take on such a challenging project. It was also quickly apparent that Aisha cared not only about wild animals, but also very deeply about the people who lived alongside them. Using her contacts in Sri Lanka and her strong determination, Aisha put together a truly interdisciplinary project to learn more about leopards and their habitats as well as the attitudes and opinions of people in rural communities living with leopards. She worked very hard to learn ecological and social sciences, including both quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry. The end result was a unique and impactful thesis that generated important knowledge of specific relevance to the conservation of leopards in Sri Lanka, and of general relevance to wildlife conservation elsewhere. Through all of this hard work and achievement, Aisha maintained a positive attitude and was a bright light in our lab. She will continue to inspire us in our research and daily lives!

Aiysha has been an adorable woman known to us from childhood. She was a remarkable individual with a vibrant spirit and a passion for learning. Her achievements and the positive impact she had on those who knew her will undoubtedly be remembered and cherished. Her legacy of courage, intelligence, and enthusiasm will continue to inspire others.

Aiysha has been an adorable woman known to us from childhood. She was a remarkable individual with a vibrant spirit and a passion for learning. Her achievements and the positive impact she had on those who knew her will undoubtedly be remembered and cherished. Her legacy of courage, intelligence, and enthusiasm will continue to inspire others.

Aisha has been adorable and enthusiastic young women whom we we knew from childhood. Her courage,intelligence and boundless enthusiasm for learning and life a mark on all of us. Despite hershort time with us, she achieved so much and inspired many. As we remember her, we hope to carry on her legacy and fullfill her wishes, ensuring that her spirit of curiosity and determination lives on.

"Aisha" means "life", and our Aisha lived life to its fullest, with zest and vibrance, even when she was struck with a terminal brain tumor. Her courage gave new meaning to the vibrance that characterized her life. Remembering Aisha with love, and gratitude for her legacy. Marina Aunty