Karla Jubaily is a Lebanese-Filipina journalist and writer, born and raised on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and səlilwətaɬ Nations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice and a Master of Journalism degree from the University of British Columbia. Karla's work is deeply influenced by her parents’ migration journeys and rich heritage, serving as the driving force behind her compelling narratives. She is the host of the podcast Cooking Up Culture, which delves into how childhood memories of family meals forge connections, preserve traditions and shape identities. Karla is the recipient of the 2023 “30 under 30” award by the Canadian Arab Institute. She is a 2023-24 Global Reporting Program Fellow, contributing to the housing, displacement and refugees portion of the investigative film documentary. Her writing can be found in publications such as the Georgia Strait, the Globe and Mail, Beirut Today, and more.

Journalist