Shaping a brighter future for SFU and our global alumni community
SFU alumni are more than change makers in communities around the world—they’re catalysts for progress helping shape what’s next for their alma mater.
The SFU Alumni Council exemplifies how our graduates bring their diverse professional expertise, lived experiences, and leadership to influence and support SFU’s strategic initiatives.
Fueled by the same passion and creativity that defined their time as students, Council members are now accomplished professionals dedicated to expanding SFU’s impact and building meaningful, lasting connections among alumni and the university.
A year of growth and impact
Over the past year, Council members have played a pivotal role in advancing many of SFU’s priorities by offering insights, advocacy, and leadership through committee service and consultation. Highlights include:
- Revitalizing the Outstanding Alumni Awards to better reflect and celebrate the diversity of SFU’s growing alumni population and uphold SFU’s values of inclusivity and sustainability
- Nominating SFU’s next Chancellor, a key ambassador and ceremonial leader, for the 2026 selection
- Recommending alumni for Order-in-Council positions to the SFU Board of Governors
- Championing the Excellence in Teaching Award recognizing outstanding educators who elevate the SFU learning experience.
Giving voice to the SFU experience
As senior volunteers embedded across SFU’s ecosystem, Council members are uniquely positioned to offer authentic perspectives rooted in their SFU journeys. They regularly engage with senior leadership, the Board of Governors, and institutional partners—ensuring alumni voices are heard at the highest levels.
From Quebec to California, these dedicated ambassadors represent SFU at events, connect with our alumni across regions, and amplify SFU’s mission and impact through their personal and professional networks.
Their commitment is a powerful reminder: when alumni give back—through time, talent or leadership—they help advance a more inclusive, sustainable, and connected future for SFU.
Meet the Council
Get to know the current SFU Alumni Council members and discover what drives their passion for giving back.
Join us
Interested in contributing your expertise to the SFU Alumni Council—or know someone who’d be a great fit? Learn more about the Council’s scope, membership, and nomination process.