Student Success and Wellbeing
Algoma University is committed to ensuring that our students succeed and have the most enjoyable university experience.
The Student Success and Wellbeing team offers a variety of support services to ensure your success in and out of the classroom.
Student Success and Wellbeing is a multi-function team that includes Academic Advisors, Immigration Specialists, Learning Centre and Accessibility Services staff, and Wellness team all across our campuses. Our team offers everything from academic advising, immigration support, guidance with policies and procedures, wellness support, academic support, tutoring, and accessibility services. We have all the necessary resources to help you succeed!
Contact
Tel: 705 949-2301, Ext. 4126
Email: [email protected]
Meet Our Team
Our main priority is your success! We’re here to help with any of your questions.

Darren Vaughan
Student Success and Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor
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Sarena Favaro (she/her)
Wellness Coordinator- Sexual & Gender Based Violence Prevention (SSM)
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Sarah Wiley (she/her)
Wellness Coordinator- Sexual & Gender Based Violence Prevention (BRA)
View Contact InfoMark Allard
Academic Success Coordinator & Immigration Specialist (RCIC)
[email protected]
705-949-2301, ext. 4238


Yuka Yamada
Manager, Student Success & Wellbeing, Brampton
Brampton campus
[email protected]
905-451-0100, ext. 3511

Jennifer Reid
Coordinator, Learning Centre & Accessibility Services
705-949-2301, ext. 4221
[email protected]
Office: NW 302

Raquel Lehto
Learning Strategist/Assistive Technologist
705-949-2301, ext. 4225
[email protected]
Office: NW 302


Bonnie Gaikezheyongai
Anishinaabe Academic Success Advisor
705-949-2301, ext.4815
[email protected]
Office: SH 314

Darren Vaughan
Student Success and Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor
[email protected]
705-949-2301, ext. x4376


Shannah Shemilt (she/her)
Wellness Coordinator - Mental Health
Hey! My name is Shannah and you can find me on our Sault Ste Marie Campus for any of your wellness and mental health needs! In terms of experience, I bring about ten years of front line community mental health case management to our team. I have worked everywhere from community mental health and justice in New York City, to childhood trauma recovery programming in the GTA. At this stage of life you can find me living a much more low key life, raising my little girls and my two pups. Please reach out with any questions regarding our Mental Health & Wellness programming, I am more than happy to help guide you!
Contact me at [email protected] or [email protected]

Roohi Bedi (she/her)
Manager, International Student Success & Wellbeing
In my professional career, I have dedicated my focus to empowering people from equity-deserving groups through program development, coordination, counselling, supervision, and administration. My passion lies in supporting individuals from a holistic Biopsychosocial and cultural lens to achieve favorable outcomes. My ultimate goal is to cultivate sustainable long-term well-being and success for our students. By merging my knowledge and experience in various fields, I am determined to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
Contact: [email protected]

Emilene Dumoulin (she/her)
Manager, Student Wellbeing
Hi! My name is Emilene, you can find me on our Timmins Campus! I have worked in the helping profession for over 15 years on the front lines providing immediate support to victims of crime and tragic circumstance, including intimate partner violence, sexual and gender based violence and mental health crisis. Over the last five years I have had the honour of supporting, guiding and leading students throughout their journey at AU and have been instrumental in planning wellness programming for students on all three of our campuses. I have facilitated training in crisis intervention, danger and risk assessments, suicide prevention, safety planning and sexual and intimate partner violence. When I am not on campus you can find me volunteering in my community, crafting, camping or spending time with my family!
Contact me at [email protected]







Sarena Favaro (she/her)
Wellness Coordinator- Sexual & Gender Based Violence Prevention (SSM)
Hi Folks, I’m Sarena! I have been working, learning, and educating in mental health and wellness and sexual violence prevention for almost a decade, and I am only just beginning. I am passionate about creating spaces for all people that are anti-oppressive, justice-led, and that contribute to a greater sense of safety both on and off campus for all individuals. I am deeply committed to my role at Algoma University and I use all of the education I have acquired to ensure I can create sustainable change and movement that will ripple throughout the entire university. I am a dog mom to a beautiful 13 year old Husky mix, Zeus, I plan to one day have my own cow that I name Clementine, and I love nothing more than a hot coffee in the morning. I welcome all kinds of questions and inquiries from the Algoma University community so we can all learn from each other and study in an environment that contributes to the overall safety of all of our students, staff, and faculty.
Message me about consent/sexual wellness/programming or to access support.
Contact me: [email protected] or [email protected]

Sarah Wiley (she/her)
Wellness Coordinator- Sexual & Gender Based Violence Prevention (BRA)
Hi there, I’m Sarah! I am a survivor, activist, speaker, and facilitator of learning. I use my knowledge and lived experience to engage community in meaningful conversations about how we can prevent sexual violence from happening, and better support survivors when it does happen. Since starting work in this field in 2015, I have hosted workshops, trainings, and events for thousands of individuals, and walked with many survivors in their healing journey. I hold a master’s degree in Social Justice and Community Engagement from Wilfrid Laurier University, and continue to learn from survivors, colleagues, and community activists everyday. I take an intersectional-feminist and trauma-informed approach to my work. When I’m not on campus, you can usually find me with my orange cat, Mabel.
Message me about consent/sexual wellness/programming or to access support.
Contact me: [email protected] or [email protected]

Vanessa Zammit (she/her)
Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator - International
Hi everyone, my name is Vanessa (she/her)! I have been working in the mental health and wellness field since 2017 in a variety of settings, from community services to case management. I have lived in Mississauga my whole life and know the ins and outs of community resources available in the city. I hold a Masters of Social Work from the University of Windsor and am registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. You can find me at my Creekbank office from Monday to Friday, but on weekends I am frequently visiting with family and friends, taking road trips around Ontario, or snuggling with my kitties! Please feel free to connect with me for our Mental Health and Wellness programming or stop by my office just to chat.
Contact: [email protected]
Office: MIS-521, Creekbank Site


Richard Park
Academic Success Advisor, Brampton Campus, Creekbank Site


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Graduate, Bachelor of Business Administration

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4th Year, Bachelor of Social Work
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