Hannah St. Louis '17 (Otonabee College)
Starting a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science and Studies at Trent in 2017 was one of the most important decisions I have ever made. Not only did it lead me to some of the best people in my life and ignite an unexpected love of travel, but it also set me on career path that feels full of possibility. During my degree at Trent I chose to study abroad in Sogndal, Norway, where I combined incredible fieldwork with international collaboration— and experience that sparked my ambition to do “big things”. After graduating, I moved to Malta to pursue a master’s degree in oceanography, focusing on validating model and satellite data in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Being a student at Trent University changed my life. As a mature student and single mom of two, it gave me a purpose for my pain and skills to be able to assist others. Going to university and getting my Bachelor of Science in Nursing is one of the things I am most proud of, and it has only added to the advocacy I have been doing for survivors of sexual trauma and harassment in the Canadian Armed Forces since 1998. The Paul Harris Fellow is given to deserving individuals who demonstrate service above self, and this year I received this honour in the area of vocation from the Kawartha Rotary Club.
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This past summer I had the incredible opportunity to complete a field research internship with the prestigious Orca Behaviour Institute on San Juan Island, Washington. By recording the behaviours of two separate populations of killer whales in the Salish Sea, including the critically endangered southern resident orcas, I was able to utilize the skills I’ve gained from Trent, contribute to meaningful science, and make global connections with the marine mammal community. It was the experience of a lifetime, and I hope to continue advocating for these whales and their environment throughout my conservation career.
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As a proud member of Trent's Class of 1994 and an Otonabee College affiliate, I was delighted to return for HOTT to celebrate my son, Felyx Greenway-Moore, at his 2024 Traill College scarfing ceremony. It fills me with joy that he has chosen the institution that shaped my life so profoundly. My time at Trent gave me cherished memories and lifelong friendships I will always treasure. Returning was a nostalgic journey that allowed me to reconnect with so many other graduates that I had lost touch with, rekindling cherished relationships.
