Fond farewell to Tracey Anbinder after more than two decades of dedicated service

After more than two decades at Simon Fraser University, Tracey Anbinder is closing a chapter that has marked the daily experience of students, faculty, and staff along the way.

Tracey began her journey at SFU in 2000 as a psychology student. Over the years, she took on roles as teaching assistant, research assistant, and student advisor, before stepping into management positions with the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, FASS Surrey, FASS Dean’s office and finally, the School of Criminology, the last leg of her career at SFU.

Colleagues describe Tracey as professional, kind, and efficient—someone who mastered every aspect of her role and overcame challenges calmly, focused on the solution. Her thoughtful guidance, attention to detail, and calm presence helped shape the School of Criminology behind the scenes over the last 6 years.

As Tracey steps into retirement, she describes the transition as bittersweet. She’s excited about the freedom and flexibility that come with retirement. At the same time, she’ll miss the structure of a workday, the people, the morning coffee at Renaissance Coffee, and the satisfaction of coming home after a productive day.

“It’s been a tremendous opportunity to work at SFU, particularly also in the School of Criminology at the end of my career,” says Tracey. “I love working with faculty and students, and it’s really been a perfect place for me as a human being to be in an academic environment. It’s been great to have the opportunity to stretch my wings here a little. Thank you.”

Tracey doesn’t plan to slow down—she’s just shifting gears. She has secured a volunteer position with the SPCA, and has also bought a van to travel and explore the province and beyond.

We are deeply grateful for the many contributions Tracey has made to both the School of Criminology and the SFU community at large.

Congratulations on your retirement, Tracey! You (and Kate) will be dearly missed.