Alumni

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 succeed

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 graduated from SFU in 2025 with an Anthropology and Archaeology joint major and is now Forensic Examiner Apprentice at RCMP Lower Mainland Integrated Forensic Unit

Meghan graduated from SFU in 2025 with an English major and is now Digital Marketing Coordinator at Vancouver Improv Centre

Nicholas graduated from SFU in 2019 with a Philosophy major Criminology minor and is now a Barrister and Solicitor at Burger Smith & Urdahl

Perry graduated from SFU in 2026 with a Health Sciences major and Gerontology minor and is now Combat Medic at Canadian Armed Forces

Luisa graduated from SFU in 2025 with a Political Science major and Legal Studies minor and is now Policy Analyst at Canada Energy Regulator

Lokshana graduated from SFU in 2025 with a Criminology major and Social Justice Certificate and is now Team Lead, Intelligence Enforcement and Operations Division at Canada Border Services Agency

Manaal graduated from SFU in 2025 with a Gerontology and Biological Sciences double minor and is now Pharmacy Assistant and Technician at PharmaChoice Pharmacy

Natasha graduated from SFU in 2020 with a Political Science major and in 2024 with a Public Policy master's and is now Strategic Planning Lead at Legal Aid BC

Selena graduated from SFU in 2020 from the French Cohort Program and in 2024 with a Public Policy master's and is now Higher Executive Officer, Health and Safety Authority in Ireland

Sayyidah graduated from SFU in 2024 from the French Cohort Program and is now Administrative Assistant to the Leader, Ontario NDP Caucus

Sara graduated in 2024 with a Global Humanities major and Print and Digital Publishing minor and is now Marketing and Outreach Coordinator at The Cultch

Giulia graduated from SFU in 2023 with an Economics major and is now Senior Associate in Forensics Services at PwC Luxembourg

Aman graduated from SFU in 2022 with an Urban Studies master's and is now Director of Programs and Fundraising, Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders

Brianna graduated from SFU in 2022 with a History major and Counselling and Human Development minor and is now a Teacher at the Burnaby School District

Emerald graduated from SFU in 2021 with an Indigenous Studies major and Political Science minor and is now Lead Manager, Indigenous Reporting Initiatives at the Office of the Provincial Health Officer

Paige graduated from SFU in 2021 with a Sociology and Criminology joint major and is now Services Coordinator at PLEA Community Services Society BC

Marina graduated from SFU in 2020 from the French Cohort Program and is now Legal Counsel at the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada

Linh graduated from SFU in 2020 with a Linguistics major and Sociology minor and is now Assessment Coordinator at UBC Faculty of Medicine

Zoe graduated from SFU in 2019 with a Psychology major and is now Manager of Concierge Talent Management at Aritzia

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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!