THE ALUMNI COUNCIL MEMBERS
The Alumni Council represents Simon Fraser University’s Alumni Association, comprising all graduates of SFU's Senate-approved programs. The Council fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, respecting diverse passions and contributions. It ensures alumni influence SFU’s priorities and future direction.
Your current alumni council members are:
CO-CHAIR
Rob Hilsen
BA '99
VP, Influencer Marketing, Genesys
CO-CHAIR
Ophelia Yu
Director, Alumni Relations
VICE CO-CHAIR
Erika De Torres
BA '15
Director of Impact and Development, Apathy is Boring
PAST CO-CHAIR
Barbara MacPhail Burns
BA '95
Executive VP, Strategic Initiatives Canada, HUB International
Kulvir Kaila
BSc ’99
Development Manager, Blytheco
Anjulie Latta
BSc ’01, EMBA ’22
Strategy Consultant, Adventure Consulting
Ata Malfuzi
MA '23
Economist, Environment and Climate Change Canada
Nathan Thorpe
BA '02
Business Advisor, Scotiabank
Sean Nardi
EMBA '22
Technology & Management Consultant, Nardi Consulting
Adam Walter
MBA ’25, BA ’14
Enterprise Strategy Manager, Vancity
Learn more about members of council, below.
Q & A with council members
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January 06, 2025
January 06, 2025
Barbara MacPhail Burns (BA ’95) graduated with a degree in communications and appreciated building lasting connections with people during her time at SFU.
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January 20, 2025
January 20, 2025
"SFU becomes a network that we should be able to leverage for learning, support and even nostalgia."
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February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025
Erika De Torres (BA ’15) has travelled across Canada connecting with and mobilizing youth around democracy.
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March 14, 2025
March 14, 2025
"Pursue the path and seize opportunities that make you feel most alive."
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April 28, 2025
April 28, 2025
Sean Nardi (MBA ’22) came to SFU to pursue a long-standing goal to complete his MBA after building a career in business and technology management.
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July 04, 2025
July 04, 2025
"Staying connected to SFU has been rewarding professionally and personally—it is a way to give back, build relationships, and learn from others in my field."