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Molly Raffan

Director, Student Life

Molly (she/her) is responsible for the operational and strategic oversight of the Student Experience Office. Molly loves being outside, going on adventures, and spending time with the people she loves.

Email: molly.raffan@queensu.ca 

Laura Cummings-Bentley

Coordinator, Communications and Administration

Laura's (she/her) role is split between SEO comms, social media promotion, Raftr, and website management and office administration, planning and logistical support for programming, and casual staff timekeeping. She is here to help!

Email: laura.cummingsbentley@queensu.ca

Hanna Knowles

Coordinator, Student & Transition Programs

Hanna (she/her) takes the lead on SOAR (Summer Orientation to Academics and Resources), as well as other engagement events throughout the academic year. These help students connect with each other and to resources and supports on campus. Outside of the SEO and when not traveling, she enjoys spending most of her time (and money) on her horse.

Email: hanna.knowles@queensu.ca

Deandra Kabungu

Student Success Advisor

Deandra (she/her) is the Student Success Advisor dedicated to serving the Promise & Commitment Scholars and first-generation students at Queen’s University. She is passionate about empowering young people to excel and thrive in their personal and professional endeavors. She’s an avid musician and outdoor enthusiast, and in her free time she loves writing/performing music, traveling and spending time with her family. 

Email: deandra.henry@queensu.ca

Taryn McKenna

Student Inclusion & Engagement Coordinator 

Taryn (she/her) oversees the Queen's Shift Project, a collection of initiatives aimed at centering equity-deserving student experiences and contributing to a safer and more inclusive campus culture. In her free time, you can find her coaching soccer, camping, or playing music around Kingston. She loves connecting with students and learning about their Queen's experience. Feel free to reach out!

Email: taryn.mckenna@queensu.ca  

Anika Chowdhury

Coordinator, Transition Projects

Anika (she/her) is the Transition Projects Coordinator, and her primary role is to support the SEO transition team to facilitate and evaluate the transition programs, focusing on orientation-related programming. Outside of her love for student affairs, Anika loves to cook, take weekend photography trips, and foster puppies for the humane society!

 Email: anika.t.chowdhury@queensu.ca

Aubrey Rose Apps

Gender-Based Violence Bystander Intervention Associate

Aubrey (she/her) is the Gender-Based Violence Bystander Intervention Associate. This program builds awareness and skills as part of an overall strategy to address and prevent gender-based violence. Aubrey supports the development of the program as well as the student leaders involved. In her free time, she enjoys being outside, drinking coffee, and playing board games.

Email: a.apps@queensu.ca

Breanna Constantinidis

Breanna (she/her) is a fourth-year Philosophy student at Queen's. She works at the Student Experience Office as the Student Lead of Mentorship Programs. This role involves assisting in the programming of the QSuccess Mentorship Program and the Bader College Transition Program. Mentorship programs provide students with the opportunity to gain valuable skills, develop confidence and achieve success while at Queens. In her free time, she enjoys being outside, spending time with her friends, listening to music, and playing soccer!

Zoe Demille

Zoe (she/her) is going into her third year of Psychology. She is thrilled to be the SEO's Lead, Include, Transform (LIT) Student Lead, which entails organizing and planning EDI training as well as fostering an equitable and educational environment within the Queen's community. When she's not working, she loves to cook new recipes and travel to different places. 

Anne Fu

Anne (any pronouns) is the Gender-Based Violence Outreach & Operations Student Lead at the Student Experience Office. In this role, they coordinate and promote workshops and events that aim to address, prevent, and raise awareness of gender-based and sexual violence at Queen's. In their free time, Anne enjoys cooking, writing, and exploring new genres of music. 

Zaid Kasim

Zaid (he/him) is entering his 2nd year of his Master's Degree in Civil Engineering at Queen's. Zaid has taken on the role of Development Programs Student Lead within the SEO. Zaid is responsible for creating, planning, and delivering leadership content in workshops and coaching sessions through the Student Leadership Program (SLP) and Leadership Coaching Sessions (LCS) - Zaid also oversees the Leadership Skills Educators within the SEO. In his spare time, Zaid loves to sing and hang out with his friends!

 

Pungavi Lingham

Pungavi (she/her) is the Online Engagement Student Lead with the Student Experience Office. Her projects include hosting the summer webinars and the Students Meets Students virtual socials. This summer, she will also be creating and managing content on Raftr. She is excited to meet everyone and welcome incoming students to Queen's! Outside of work, Pungavi is a fourth-year joint honours student in Classical Studies and Political Studies and spends her free time drawing or dancing! 

 

 

Stefanie Loggia

Stephanie (she/her) is the Off-Campus Community Student Lead. She assists in the development and implementation of all programming in the First Year Off-Campus Community (First-Year OCC), providing year-round support to first-year students living off-campus. Stefanie is currently in her fourth year of the Bachelor of Health Sciences program at Queen's, and enjoys reading, hiking, and listening to music in her spare time.

 

 

Erin Mlynaryk

Erin (she/her) holds the position of Communications and Administrative Student Lead at the Student Experience Office. Her role includes creating social media content to promote the various resources provided by the SEO, as well as contributing support in areas such as web development and graphic design. Erin is entering her fourth year of Global Development Studies, and in her free time she enjoys reading, walking, and spending time with friends. 

Haleigh Schreyer

Haleigh (She/Her) is the Summer Orientation to Academics and Resources (SOAR) Student Lead for the Student Experience Office. Her role includes the planning and execution of all things SOAR and ensuring that both parents/supporters and students have a positive introduction to the Queen's Community. She is currently completing her fourth year in the Bachelor of Health Sciences program and enjoys spending her free time reading, writing and painting.