Natalia Bussard, EdD

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Program Director, Science, Environment and Health Sciences Co-operative Education at Simon Fraser University

Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area, Canada

Overview

Natalia Bussard is a senior government relations strategist at Simon Fraser University, advising on quantum, AI, and climate strategies. With an EdD from The University of British Columbia and over 15 years of experience, she excels in advocacy and securing STEM placements. People describe her as a professional, success-driven, and gracious leader.

Outside of her professional life, Natalia is a passionate advocate for youth sports, particularly figure skating, stemming from her daughters competitive success. She is deeply interested in the power of language, having published on how plurilingualism shapes identity and worldview. She also champions womens leadership and EDI initiatives.

A 2025 YWCA Women of Distinction nominee, Natalia is fluent in six languages and has published research on the transformative power of mastering multiple languages.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

ROI Driven

Precise But Practical

They are not always relationship oriented.  They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms. They like to move fast and expect the same from others.

Topics They Care About

Science Policy
Advises multiple Deans on government strategies related to quantum, AI, and climate, and has extensive experience lobbying ministries for funding at Simon Fraser University.
Quantum Education
Developed the entire training, mentorship, and EDI program for graduate students at UBC's Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute, a foundational pillar of the institute.
Youth Figure Skating
Her social media shows strong personal involvement, celebrating her daughter's championships and publicly advocating for investment in local arenas for young athletes.

Media Appearances

Natalia Bussard joins SFU Work Integrated Learning (WIL) as the Program Director, Science, Environment and Health Sciences Co‑operative Education. Featured in Simon Fraser University – Faculty of Science News

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Work History

1-2023
Program Director, Science, Environment and Health Sciences Co-operative Education at Simon Fraser University
12-2017 - 6-2021
President at BC Career Development Association
1-2017 - 12-2022
Manager, Programs and Careers at Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute
10-2015 - 11-2017
Vice-President, BCCDA Board at BC Career Development Association
10-2015 - 9-2016
Manager, Client Engagement & Business Development at UBC Sauder School of Business

Education

Doctor of Education - EdD. from The University of British Columbia
2011 - 2011
Certificate from Queen's University

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Exp : 12 Location : Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area, Canada Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Program Director, Science, Environment and Health Sciences Co-operative Education at Simon Fraser University
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Insights For Selling To Natalia

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Natalia is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Natalia

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Natalia move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Natalia take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Natalia

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