I am a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a Minor study in Finance and Economics. Throughout my journey here at Mount Royal, I have gained not only a strong passion for the fields of justice, policy, and economics, but for community and the art of academia. As your VP Academic, it will be my utmost priority to keep the needs and interests of MRU students at the forefront.
I believe the key tenets of academic success are student wellbeing and diverse learning approaches. It is integral for the policies that guide the academic careers of MRU students to be approachable, understandable, and effective. It is a challenge to excel academically without sufficient supports in place, which is why I am passionate about advocating for the tools that students need to thrive, and the policies required to implement them.
Throughout my degree, I have been a President’s Honour Roll student as well as participated within and outside this university. Within MRU, I have previously been involved with SAMRU as a Peer Support Volunteer and a Student Orientation Leader. I am also a Student Ambassador, which has provided me with the key experiences of communicating with donors and representatives that contribute toward the MRU community. Furthermore, I also volunteer as a Learning Peer, in which I assist my peers with several finance and economics related courses.
Outside of MRU, I have served as a Court Volunteer with the Elizabeth Fry Society, which entailed supporting individuals with legal information on certain court processes and resources, and navigation of the Calgary Courts. I volunteer as a Youth Mentor with the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association, providing support in academics and professional development for young girls. Lastly, I work part time as a medical office assistant and piano teacher.
These experiences have solidified my skills in communication, collaboration, and leadership. As well, being introduced and interacting with the diverse body of students and staff at this university has inspired me to contribute further to MRU in the academic field.
I believe I have a rich myriad of experiences and skills that I can translate into this role. As well, the key aspects I would like to tackle with the REC team as VP Academic include:
● Developing informed practices on the use of artificial intelligence
● Accessibility to educational tools in the form of affordable textbooks and alternative learning
● Decolonizing and Indigenizing educational approaches
Academics has been a pivotal part of my journey, and I am vested in developing policies that contribute to the lives of MRU students, while progressing to the future. Academic policies and solutions to student issues should work to orient students to the future - preparing them for the workforce as well as life experiences. As your VP Academic, I will use my passion for academics and advocacy to work together with the REC team to enhance and encourage student potential.
