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October 2025 graduand speakers

The October 2025 graduand speakers are selected by the faculties and the registrar based on student achievement and extracurricular involvement.

Ceremony A

Amy Eunbin Yang, BA (Hons.)
Communication
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology

Amy Eunbin Yang graduates with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Communication with a minor in Print and Digital Publishing. During her time at SFU, Amy served as an undergraduate faculty representative for the School of Communication as well as the events and multimedia coordinator for the Communication Student Union. Her honours research examined how parasocial relationships between fans and K-pop idols are intensified through the monetary, message-driven interface facilitated by the communication app Bubble. A recipient of the Radio Station CHMB AM 1320 Award in Communication, Amy graduates with placements on both the President’s and Dean’s Honour Roll. With an interest in affective labour and fan studies, she hopes to expand her intellectual perspectives by pursuing a master’s degree.

Ceremony B

Dr. Tiara Cash, PhD
Psychology
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Tiara Cash graduates with a PhD in Psychology. During her time at SFU, Tiara was honored with the Vanier Graduate Scholarship for her community leadership and research in prosociality or community reciprocity, self-care, and wellbeing. Tiara was actively involved with the SFU Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry, the First Nations, Métis & Inuit Student Association and many other groups on campus supporting both student life and the community at large. One of her proudest achievements was being an invited and featured TEDx speaker, where she spoke about centering contemplative practices for all people. Tiara is currently the founder and executive director of Crowned Vitta LLC—an organization dedicated to examining solidarity, equity and liberation through her novel framework Equitable Mindfulness.

Ceremony C

Chase Landa, BBA (Hons.)
Beedie School of Business

Chase Landa graduates with a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) with a minor in Psychology and a certificate in Business Analytics concentrating in Management Information Systems and Operation Management. With a passion for corporate strategy and research, Chase has represented SFU in case competitions around the world, earning multiple top placements. He has held leadership roles such as vice-president of the Business Administration Student Society and president of Axis Consulting, where he supported students as a teaching assistant and program manager of the Management Consulting Career Preparation Program. He also served as a research assistant in labs focussing on modelling and simulation. He now joins McKinsey & Company as a business analyst while continuing his research contributions with SFU’s Beedie School of Business.

Ceremony D

Blake Mahovic, MEd
Educational Leadership
Faculty of Education

Blake Mahovic graduates with a Master of Education in Educational Leadership: Imaginative Leadership K-12. His research explored teachers’ perspectives on neurodiversity, a subject he approaches personally as someone diagnosed with severe dyslexia among other neurodiversity. Blake is passionate about shifting the narrative around neurodiversity towards a strength-based lens that emphasizes empowerment and understanding. Originally an inclusive education teacher supporting students and colleagues, Blake has since launched independent work focused on helping teachers build empathy and supporting individuals in embracing their diagnoses. During his studies, Blake founded a community-focused business, captained the Canadian Rugby League team and contributed to nonprofit boards advancing opportunities through sport. He hopes to continue bridging education, business and community throughout his career.