Our alumni (Graduates of FASS)

No matter which path FASS students choose, their degrees lead them to exciting and fulfilling careers. FASS has grown to a global community of nearly 80,000 alumni—representing 38% of Simon Fraser University’s total alumni population. FASS alumni live and work in all corners of the world, residing in at least 100 countries.

FASS alumni lead extraordinary careers

Our graduates make a meaningful impacts in various fields in their communities and around the world. You will find them making a difference in classrooms, boardrooms, startups, nonprofits and beyond. FASS degrees lead to exciting and fulfilling careers. Here are a few examples!

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Nyah Courchesne

Forensic Examiner Apprentice, RCMP Lower Mainland Integrated Forensic Unit

Anthropology and Archaeology joint major (2025)

Digital Marketing Coordinator, Vancouver Improv Centre

English honours major (2025)

Barrister and Solicitor, Burger Smith & Urdahl

Philosophy major, Criminology minor (2020)

Combat Medic, Canadian Armed Forces

Health Sciences major and Gerontology minor (2026)

Luisa David

Policy Analyst at Canada Energy Regulator

Political Science major, Legal Studies minor (2025)

Lokshana Groodoyal

Team Lead, Intelligence Enforcement and Operations Division, Canada Border Services Agency

Criminology major, Social Justice Certificate (2025)

Manaal Hussain

Pharmacy Assistant and Technician, PharmaChoice Pharmacy

Gerontology and Biological Sciences double minor (2025)

Natasha Mhuriro

Strategic Planning Lead, Legal Aid BC

Master of Public Policy (2024); Political Science major, Business Administration minor (2020)

Selena Wong-Clayton

Higher Executive Officer, Health and Safety Authority (Ireland)

Public Policy master's (2024); Political Science honours, French extended minor (2020)

Sayyidah Jaffer

Administrative Assistant to the Leader, Ontario NDP Caucus

French Cohort Program, Political Science and French major (2024)

Sara Wong

Marketing and Outreach Coordinator, The Cultch

Global Humanities major, Print and Digital Publishing minor (2024)

Giulia Crovini

Senior Associate in Forensics Services, PwC Luxembourg

Economics major (2023)

Aman Chandi

Director of Programs and Fundraising, Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders

Masters of Urban Studies (2022)

Emerald UnRuh

Lead Manager of Indigenous Reporting Initiatives, Office of the Provincial Health Officer

Indigenous Studies major, Political Science minor (2021)

Brianna Condilenios

Teacher, Burnaby School District

History major, Counselling and Human Development minor (2021)

Paige Dong

Services Coordinator, PLEA Community Services Society BC

Sociology and Criminology joint major (2021)

Marina Bishara

Legal Counsel, Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada

Political Science major, French extended minor (2020)

Linh Nguyen

Assessment Coordinator, UBC Faculty of Medicine

Linguistics major, Sociology minor (2020)

Zoe Crane

Manager of Concierge Talent Management, Aritzia

Psychology major (2019)

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FASS Top Ten Careers

FASS alumni graduate equipped to pursue a wide range of exciting and fulfilling opportunities, most frequently making their mark in the following careers.

Lawyer
Policy Analyst
Psychologist
Foreign Service Officer / Diplomat
Data Analyst
Economist
Journalist / Writer
Community Development Officer
Urban Planner
Public Affairs Officer

Career Sectors and Professions

FASS graduates thrive in careers across industries and professions including but not limited to the possibilities below. Some careers may require additional education or professional certification.

Culture, Heritage and Arts

Archivist
Arts Program Curator
Communications Specialist
Culture & Heritage Specialist
Librarian
Museum Curator

Health and Human Services

Health Administrator
Occupational Therapist
Patient Care Navigator
Public Health Professional
Rehabilitation Counsellor
Therapist

Law, Justice and Public Safety

Corrections Officer
Crime Scene Investigator
Cybercrime Analyst
Intelligence Analyst
Police Officer
Union Representative

Technology and Digital

Artificial Intelligence Programmer
Computational Linguist
Data Scientist
Software Developer
Systems Analyst
UX Designer

FASS alumni news

FASS alumni pursue diverse, vibrant, and fulfilling careers, and make significant and positive impacts in a wide variety of areas in life and society. Here are the latest news stories. Celebrate their successes with us!