Dilan Ilhan is a fourth-year undergraduate student at the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria. A former Valedictorian of Victoria High School in Victoria, BC, Dilan was recognized with the Mayor’s Entrepreneurship Award in 2020 for her contributions to sustainability and student initiatives. Drawn to business during her high school years, she found a natural academic home at Gustavson.

Combining her interest in languages with her business studies, Dilan earned a Language Certification in Mandarin during her first two years. She later joined the Commerce Students’ Society, where she led the Marketing Portfolio, playing a pivotal role in revitalizing the society post-pandemic and fostering student engagement. Now in her final year, she has completed a dual specialization in Service Management and International Business.

Professionally, Dilan’s undergraduate journey includes diverse experiences within Vancouver Island’s tourism sector. Notably, she worked in Public Relations at The Butchart Gardens and, most recently, served as Public Engagement and Events Coordinator at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. In this role, she helped orchestrate the 35th Annual Art Gallery Paint-In presented by TD, which welcomed over 50,000 attendees.

As she prepares to graduate in Spring 2025, Dilan looks forward to transitioning seamlessly into the professional arena, ready to apply her skills and experiences on a larger stage.