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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.

molly.raffan@queensu.ca

Melissa Burke

Coordinator, Orientation and Transition

Melissa (she/her) leads the University Orientation, the First-Year Off-Campus Community (First-Year OCC) program, social media management, and other transition projects throughout the academic year. Melissa enjoys photography, travelling, and spending time with her nephews!

melissa.burke@queensu.ca

Gabriela Ludusan

Coordinator, Peer Programs

Gabriela coordinates QSuccess, Peer Mentoring, and the MentorHUB. She has been a formal and informal mentor throughout her life and supporting others to find their strengths is a grounding and rewarding experience for her. She has a curious nature and likes trying new things all the time, whether it’s a new recipe, a new book, a new idea or a new place to travel. 

gabriela.ludusan@queensu.ca

Taryn McKenna

Coordinator, Student Inclusion & Engagement

Taryn (she/her) oversees the »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ experience. Feel free to reach out!

taryn.mckenna@queensu.ca

Laura Cummings-Bentley

Coordinator, Communications and Administration

Laura's (she/her) role is split between SEO communications, website management, office administration, planning/logistical support for programming, and casual staff timekeeping. Laura works part-time, four days a week, and is off on Fridays. She is here to help!

laura.cummingsbentley@queensu.ca

Zoë DeMille

Coordinator, Transition Projects

Zoë (she/her) supports and develops programming designed to promote a successful transition for incoming students, including the coordination of the Summer Webinar Series and social events. When she's not working, you can find her at the farmer's market, volunteering within the community, and spending time with her friends and family. 

zoe.demille@queensu.ca

Taylor Liggett

Coordinator, Access & Inclusion Support

Taylor (she/her) is responsible for supporting Promise Scholars, Commitment Scholars, and first-generation students on campus. Her role includes ensuring student success and wellness through individual support and targeted programming. Outside of work, you can find Taylor reading a good book, playing with her niece, or planning her next trip!

taylor.liggett@queensu.ca

Ella 

Ella (she/her) is the First-Year Foundation Student Lead at the Student Experience Office, supporting the First-Year Foundations programming, including Summer Webinar Series, and Socials. 

Izel

Izel (she/her) is the Marketing and Communications Student Lead at the Student Experience Office (SEO). She creates engaging promotional material to support the SEO’s initiatives for students at Queen’s. She is currently going into her third year of Applied Economics. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, sewing, and singing.

Megan

Megan (she/her), Mentorship Programs Student Lead at the Student Experience Office, supporting the QSuccess First-Year and Upper Year Peer Mentor Programs. 

Nada

Nada (She/her) is the Off-Campus Community (OCC) Student Lead for the Off-Campus Community (OCC). This program supports incoming first-year Off-Campus students by creating and promoting events that foster student engagement within the Off-Campus Community. Nada is pursuing her degree in Applied Economics. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and hiking.

Naomi 

Naomi (she/her) is the Orientation Student Lead, a role that entails planning and organizing University Orientation events. She aims to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment for incoming students during their transition to university. Naomi is pursuing her degree in Environmental Science. In her free time, she loves to read, hike, listen to music and go on adventures with family and friends!

Samantha

Samantha (she/they) is the Shift Project Student Lead. In this role, she develops initiatives inspired by real student experiences at Queen’s that aim to build allyship, support equity-deserving student groups, and ultimately cultivate a safer, more inclusive environment for all students. Samantha is entering their third year of a Psychology degree with a minor in Sociology. In her free time, she enjoys reading, creating visual art, and practicing yoga!

Sydney

Sydney is the Lead, Include, Transform (LIT) Student Lead. In this role, they support the facilitation of the LIT training, which prepares students to become inclusive leaders. The training encourages students to reflect on their positionality and life experiences, recognize the presence of privilege and oppression on campus, and how to engage in activism as a student leader. Sydney is in their third year of Linguistics. In their spare time, Sydney enjoys reading, baking, listening to many kinds of music, and doing sudoku puzzles.