Meet our Coaches

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Academic Strategist

ADHD Coach

Assistive Technology Specialist​
 

I have worked with many students with a wide variety of disabilities in the post-secondary environment to achieve their academic and personal goals. I strive to provide support that is accommodating, welcoming and inclusive through individualized, strength-based, and solution-focused approach. I would be honoured to meet you and discuss how I can be a part of your educational needs to support your growth and self-development.

ELLIE

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Academic Strategist

I’m passionate about supporting each student in their individual path, and working with you to develop strategies that help you best get what you want out of education- with particular attention to neurodivergence/disability as it is experienced and lived with. I’ve worked for over a decade with neurodivergent/disabled students as young as 5, and ranging to students in post-secondary school. I aim to support you in ways that are affirming, inclusive, individualized, and strengths focused to help you achieve and exceed your goals. My background is as an educator working with disabled students, and my current work as a PhD student is rooted in critical disability studies and intersectionality to think through educational solutions that empower neurodivergent folks, led by students themselves. I would be honoured to support you in academic strategies, arts/humanities related subjects, graduate and/or program applications, Learning technologies.

KWAME

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Academic Strategist

Providing guidance & support to students in high school & postsecondary environments is my passion. I have worked with diverse peoples who identity as neurodivergent, or living with a disability. I constantly seek to challenge individuals to further strive & achieve more ambitious goals. Learning, and developing skills to become a better learner is a lifelong journey. I look forward to walking that path with you.

DRAGANA

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Academic Strategist

Supporting and guiding students to achieve their academic goals through individualized avenues is my highest priority. My passions remain in fostering safe and proactive environments where post-secondary students can grow professionally and personally at their own pace. I have
dedicated my academic and professional career to working with students in early childhood and post-secondary settings with varying abilities, goals, and dreams and have had the privilege of watching them flourish. I have years of experience working in education in teaching, research, and administrative roles. Currently, my work as a doctoral student is rooted in educational philosophy and ethics to explore experiences of difficulty and trauma in educational settings,
particularly as they pertain to student’s explorations of selfhood. My goal is to offer diverse strength-based and person-oriented approaches that take into consideration your unique history,
learning styles, and experiences and help you surpass you ambitions.

SPENCER

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ADHD Coach

Academic Strategist

I am so thankful to have been able to work with students in their growth and development for over 15 years. I started my journey in education as a first generation university student, who was excited to break into the world of teaching, and I continue my journey as a higher education professional, who is passionate about helping the youth of today build skills and competencies to work towards their current and future goals.

KIM

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ADHD Coach

Family Coaching

Queer Partnerships Coaching

(ethical non-monogamy ENM &

polyamorous/polyam relationships welcomed)

Corporate Trainer

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I'm passionate about supporting and destigmatizing the way people view and experience neurodivergence. My primary goals as a coach are to empower folks to recognize their intrinsic worth and building systems together to address the rest. I believe that everyone is sovereign and worthy of meaningful support, compassion and respect. I have a diverse background in supporting and advocating for children, youth and families from varied levels of intersecting experiences and systemic marginalization. Should we walk this path together, you can expect to be treated with unconditional acceptance, patience and understanding. 

BRAD

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Academic Coach​

Educational Consultant

Corporate Trainer

I'm an an Anishinaabe Fire Keeper and educator who graduated from the University of Guelph with a Master of Environmental Science. I have a diverse background in education, research and science and authentically weave Indigenous and western ways of knowing into my practice as both an Indigenous educator and scientist. My philosophy of teaching is that the land is out most valuable teacher. Miigwechwewin | with thanks

HEATHER

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Life Coach
 

Coaching is my passion. As a coach for over a decade in both academic and corporate spaces, I’ve learned that all growth journeys start with self-love. Centering my work from a heart-space and my own journey as a queer woman with strong intersectional politics, I support clients in adapting to change, becoming more mindful, transitioning from scarcity to abundance, and working through personal barriers. Whether you are looking for a new direction, re-evaluating an old relationship or coming to terms with a current life transition, I would love to be your anchor; someone who will support you in finding balance, resiliency, and self-advocacy when there is turbulence around you.

JAMES
(WINTERHAWK)

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Indigenous Youth Coach

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As a Cree First Nations person who understands the lived-experience of Indigenous folks navigating systems of oppression, I wanted to build a space for young adults to come together in community and solidarity. Join me in our free service for Indigenous youth to receive individual support for goal setting, career exploration, life skills topics, or if you just wanted a space to chat. I'm looking forward to meeting you!

HILLARY

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Gender-based Violence

Peer Support

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A Toronto-based black cat collector and mean mom, I am a gender justice advocate, writer, public educator, and peer support counsellor, with a MA in Gender, Feminist and Women's Studies from York University. 

I have worked with the Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres, various sexual assault centres, York University's 'The Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education,' and in grassroots feminist organizing.