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Dr Sean Markey appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Environment at Simon Fraser University

Lead Author
Perrett Laver
Published
27 Jun 2025
Industry
Higher Education
Location
Canada

Simon Fraser University appointed Dr Sean Markey as new Dean of the Faculty of Environment

Sean brings a wealth of experience and a collaborative spirit to his new role. Over the years, he’s taken on a variety of leadership, teaching and administrative positions at SFU—including Associate Dean of the Faculty of Environment. His work has consistently focused on building strong partnerships with municipalities, non-profits, Indigenous communities and businesses to support community-based sustainable and inclusive planning and development.

He’s also been a strong advocate for Indigenization, Truth and Reconciliation, decolonization, and equity, diversity, and inclusion—values that are aligned with SFU’s priorities and are deeply reflected in both his research and leadership. Sean has published extensively and co-authored several books, further contributing to the fields of planning, community development, and environmental management.

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