giving back
Athlete Representative - Athletics Canada Athletes Council - 2018-present
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Effectively communicate opinions to National Governing Body
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Conflict resolution specialist on harassment & abuse committee
FitSpirit Ambassador - 2018-Present
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Outreach to thousands of girls across the GTA and Quebec
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Orchestrating motivational conferences in French and English to discuss the benefits of being physically active daily and to adopt a healthy lifestyle. I lead the girls through exercises and speak with them about body positivity and the pleasures of being fit.
Captain of the University of Maryland Track and Field Team 2016-2017
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Led the varsity team to victory at every home meet in the 4x400m as anchor and motivated younger teammates to eat well and take their recovery efforts seriously (sleep/social/study balance) during my junior and senior years at UMD.
Special Olympics - Coach 2013-2017
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Coached bright students with special needs sprinting and jumps mechanics for an hour each session. I was humbled by the experience, learning how to effectively communicate running instructions.
Reading Rocks! - Rock Creek Forest Elementary School - Guest Speaker - 2013-2017
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Read to elementary school children and answered their questions about university and what it takes to be a successful student-athlete.
Because I am A Girl - Youth Ambassador 2011-2016
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Went to Tanzania in 2012 to visit girls and maternal health clinic Plan Canada was funding