The Alumni Council represents ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV’s Alumni Association, comprising all graduates of ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV's Senate-approved programs. The Council fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, respecting diverse passions and contributions. It ensures alumni influence ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV’s priorities and future direction.
Your current alumni council members are:
CO-CHAIR
Barbara MacPhail Burns
BA '95
Executive VP, Strategic Initiatives Canada, HUB International
CO-CHAIR
Nicole Dorssers
Executive Director, Strategic Engagement, Alumni Relations
VICE CO-CHAIR
Rob Hilsen
BA '99
VP, Influencer Marketing, Genesys
PAST CO-CHAIR
Patrick Lougheed
BSc '04, MEd '12
Director & Co-founder, Plaid Consulting
Erika De Torres
BA '15
Director of Impact and Development, Apathy is Boring
Anjulie Latta
MBA '22
Strategy Consultant, Adventure Consulting
Ata Malfuzi
MA '23
Economist, Environment and Climate Change Canada
Nathan Thorpe
BA '02
Business Advisor, Scotiabank
Sean Nardi
MBA '22
Technology & Management Consultant, Nardi Consulting
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 ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV.
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January 20, 2025
January 20, 2025
"¶¡ÏãÔ°AV 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."