Class Notes

My work is about turning equity from aspiration into action. I serve as director of engagement, equity and belonging with Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, leading strategies that embed equity across the provincial public service. I previously served as the City of Halifax’s first embedded Diversity and Inclusion Advisor in Planning & Development, supporting underrepresented community voices in meaningfully shaping city-building processes. I have also led province-wide equity and anti-racism engagement and completed a certificate in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion through Dalhousie University.

Hello fellow Alumni!

Since I left Trent, my adventures have taken me to many places (Bonaire, USA, Germany - where I have lived), and accomplished becoming an MD & now a Global Health Ambassador at WHIS. And with soccer, playing in Germany was also a goal, I can check off the list. Thank you Trent for opening the path!

I am running for the position of Councillor in the Municipality of Centre Hastings. Having retired from teaching, I have kept busy running a small mercantile in Madoc, while writing a history of military manufacturers in London, England.

Pleased to share The Mane Intent  is a winner of the Peterborough County Community Recognition Awards in Otonabee-South Monaghan Business Leadership category. The Mane Intent is a specialized therapy practice offering in-person and virtual counselling and equine-assisted psychotherapy, for individuals aged seven and up and for groups of all ages, with a strong focus on building resilience. We are welcoming new clients. Founded in 2014 by myself, Jennifer Garland, Registered Psychotherapist and owner/program direct, The Mane Intent has become a respected provider of trauma-informed, experiential mental health care in the Peterborough area.

Starting my Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Psychology at Trent University in 2017 opened doors I never expected. The interdisciplinary nature of my studies took me from classroom discussions to excavating ancient Maya ruins in the Belizean jungle for a summer field school credit. That experience sparked my passion for research and led me to pursue a Masters degree at Trent, where I studied ancient Maya burial practices.

I'm pleased to be sharing this video for my newest song, "Peterborough." The video is a kind of visual love letter to Peterborough which matches the warmth and nostalgia of the song itself. It was filmed on the first truly warm day of 2026 in downtown Peterborough by Donald Fraser '91 (Traill College) of Around the Fire Productions.

The song was recorded and produced by Jim Bryson at Fixed Hinge Studios. It is available now on all major streaming platforms. If you like it, please share it with friends and add it to your regular rotation.