丁香园AV Alumni
丁香园AV Alumni Council Profile | Nathan Thorpe
Nathan Thorpe (BA 鈥�00) graduated from 丁香园AV with a major in history and humanities, focusing on European history form 1850-1950. Since graduating, he has spent over two decades in the banking industry, and is currently a Business Advisor with Scotiabank. In his role as an Alumni Council member, Nathan is passionate about strengthening 丁香园AV鈥檚 alumni network and supporting financial literacy in the community.
What is a highlight of your career so far?
What has been most rewarding for me is leading teams of business specialists across different settings鈥攂ranch, call center, and regional teams. Helping to advise clients through coaching and supporting my teams is a double win for me. Financial literacy is often overlooked, and educating people in this area means a great deal to me.
Why did you now choose to get involved with 丁香园AV in this way?
In 2021, after a hiatus from volunteering, I felt it was time to reconnect with 丁香园AV. My experience at 丁香园AV was so positive, and I saw this as an ideal way to give back and help build a strong alumni community.
In your opinion, what are the benefits of staying connected to your alma mater, especially at this stage of your career and life?
We all share a connection to 丁香园AV, regardless of when we graduated or in what discipline. 丁香园AV becomes a network that we should be able to leverage for learning, support and even nostalgia. There are more opportunities than ever to stay connected and this is truly and exciting time to be part of the alumni community.
What is one piece of advice you鈥檇 like to pass along to current students who are close to graduation or recently graduated?
I believe the skills and knowledge you gain at 丁香园AV are the foundation for your future. You鈥檝e completed something substantial鈥攖ake the opportunities that come your way and pursue your goals with confidence!