Naz Babaeipanah

Naz Babaeipanah, BBA, M.Ed., currently serves as the Director of Strategic Initiatives in the Office of the Vice-President, People, Equity and Inclusion at Simon Fraser University, a role occupied since February 2022. In this capacity, Naz leads the development and execution of strategic equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives while implementing policies aimed at removing systemic barriers. Previous positions within the same office include Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Manager, and Justice, Equity, and Inclusion Strategist, focusing on creating inclusive opportunities for students and fostering relationships across institutions. Prior experience at the Beedie School of Business involved career advising, managing student engagement initiatives, and supporting diversity and inclusion in programs. Naz holds an Executive MBA and a Master of Education from Simon Fraser University, alongside a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources.