Get to know our recruitment team.
Gabriel Leony Primo
Student Recruitment Advisor
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Gabriel brings over seven years of experience in higher education, having served as an Academic Advisor, Student Recruitment Specialist and Recruitment Manager.
Through a student-centred approach, he has developed a deep understanding of student needs and created effective strategies to support their academic and personal goals.
Passionate about helping others and recognized as a collaborative team player, Gabriel is excited to contribute to the vibrant and supportive community at CapU alongside an outstanding team.
Recruitment regions:
- Vancouver
- Kelowna
- Okanagan North & South
- Prince George & Central Interior
- Prince George & Northeast
- Alberta — North & Central Interior
Hillary Johnston
Student Recruitment Advisor (Squamish)
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Hillary is a motivated lifelong learner who loves to engage with future students of all ages, supporting them to find their path and next steps to higher education.
With experience in K-12 student advocacy, youth leadership development and Indigenous youth engagement strategies, Hillary's passion for supporting access and equity fuels all her actions and her excitement for bringing new students to the CapU community.
Recruitment regions:
- Sea to Sky District
- West Vancouver
- Victoria
- North Vancouver Island
- South Vancouver Island
- North Kootenays
- Ontario
Manasir Hussain
Student Recruitment Advisor
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Manasir brings over six years of experience in higher education, with a background in student recruitment, academic advising and immigration advising. With a strong foundation in data-driven decision-making, he integrates insights from analytics and student trends to develop effective marketing and outreach strategies.
Passionate about guiding students through their post-secondary journey, he strives to ensure every student feels informed, supported and confident in their academic choices. Manasir is proud to contribute to Capilano University’s welcoming and dynamic community.
Recruitment Regions:
- Tri-Cities
- Fraser Valley
- Langley
- Delta
- Maple Ridge
- Surrey
- Alberta — Calgary
Nancy Wang
Student Recruitment Advisor
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Nancy Wang has been with Capilano University for nearly four years and loves being part of its unique community.
In her previous role, she worked with faculty and employers across all five CapU faculties, to create hands-on learning opportunities, that connect students with the real world, a signature strength of CapU.
As an active listener, she enjoys building trust through conversation and is excited to hear what inspires students while supporting them in navigating their post-secondary journey with confidence and excitement.
- North Vancouver
- Richmond
- Burnaby
- New Westminster
- Sunshine Coast & Mid Island
- South Kootenays
- Kamloops
Vedant Mehra
Supervisor, Student Recruitment & Transition
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Vedant serves as the Supervisor of Recruitment and Transition, bringing extensive experience in higher education, student support, and community outreach. As a CapU alumnus, he oversees recruitment strategies and transition programs designed to help students smoothly bridge the gap between high school or college and university life.
Vedant is dedicated to empowering his team, building strong relationships with education partners and ensuring every future student feels supported, informed and welcomed into the CapU community.
Eduardo Gevenez
Student Recruitment Specialist
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Eduardo is a Student Recruitment Specialist with over 12 years of experience in recruitment, marketing and engagement.
At Capilano University, he leads strategic projects that advance domestic enrollment goals through data-informed planning and innovative marketing.
With a strong background in graphic design, event coordination and relationship-building, Eduardo connects faculty, staff and external partners to enhance recruitment strategies.
A proud CapU alum, he also contributes to the university’s long-term planning goals.
Rafaela Almeida Borges
Director, Recruitment
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Rafaela has over 10 years of experience in higher education, with a background in recruitment, admissions, marketing, academic advising and post-secondary instruction.
She is currently the Director of Recruitment at CapU. Grounded in Strategic Enrollment Management, Rafaela believes in thoughtful planning and student-centred strategies to ensure every student, and their family, has an outstanding experience from application to enrollment.
She is proud to be part of the CapU community.