Dawn Kakiroko (she/her) is a Brock University graduate from the Faculty of Social Sciences, holding a BA in Psychology. With a strong foundation in mental health and well-being, Dawn’s experience as a Residence Don for three years has equipped her to support students in their transition from high school to university. She believes that both her academic background and personal experiences will allow her to connect effectively with students and provide the support they need. Dawn is dedicated to helping students access the resources that best meet their needs. Students can book one-on-one appointments with her and will also have the opportunity to attend various wellness events throughout the year.

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Matthew Marini (he/him) is a graduate of Brock University in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences. During his graduate studies his main areas of research were sport psychology, student-athlete mental health and positive youth developmental within organized sport. Matthew has worked with many of the varsity teams at Brock as well as many local sport teams and organization around the region. He has conducted research across the country exploring student-athlete mental health services, exploring health and help seeking behaviours and the barriers that exist for student-athletes seeking mental health resources. His PhD thesis was focused on trying to understand the psychological and physiological influences on athletes performing under competitive pressure and exploring why athletes ‘choke’.
One of Matthew’s main research areas has been Positive Youth Development and the importance of participating in organized sport for healthy developmental outcomes. With the skills he has developed through mental performance consulting, Matthew’s goal as a Wellness Navigator is to help student-athletes improve in all aspects of their lives and continue to positively develop healthy life outcomes.

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Bailey O’Hagan (she/her) graduated from the University of Guelph with a BAH in Psychology. During her time as a student, she worked within Student Wellness, and most recently since graduating, she has worked at Brock as a Health Promotion Educator in the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre. Bailey has built a solid foundation in health, well-being, and mental health support and understands that everyone’s journey is different. Bailey is committed to helping students find the support and resources that best fit their needs. Bailey knows firsthand how tough student life can be, and she is here to support you through it. If you are feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn, she is here to help you find the best path forward.

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Heidi Madden (she/her) holds a Joint Masters in Canadian/American Studies from Brock University and the State University of New York at Buffalo and a BA in History and North American Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Heidi has worked for over a decade in the field of student support with an emphasis on student experiences both in Canada and abroad. Building on her own time spent studying at multiple institutions and travelling internationally, along with her passion for student success, she provides guidance on how to navigate the world of graduate studies and academic progression through to completion.

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