Hi Everyone
After a long time with no activity in this group we finally have a full executive to see if we can't make some magic happen.
I thought I would take the opportunity to introduce each of you to our dynamic team. After learning a little bit about each of us please don't hesitate to reach out to any of us with questions or concerns. I will be sending out another email which will be asking for ideas for a spring/summer meeting. Stay tuned!!
Now Here is our team!
Director of Public Policy and Political Action
Hello everyone, my name is Jacqueline Anderson, and I joined Humber College as the Associate Director of Student Health and Counselling in 2016. I am proud to be an alumnus of Humber and the University of New Brunswick where I completed a Bachelor or Nursing. I have a specialty certification in mental health nursing with the CNA, a Master of Nursing from the University of Toronto, and I am currently pursuing my Master of Education in Adult Education at Yorkville University. Prior to joining Humber in 2016, I worked as a Manager of acute mental health services at Trillium Health Partners, an Advanced Practice Nurse at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. In my current role, I oversee health and counselling services for students registered to the college.
I am so proud of the teams I support, in their ability to provide high quality, responsive, comprehensive, and compassionate care to assist students experiencing challenges related to their physical health and mental health. I’m looking forward to networking with colleagues, collaborating with campus partners, to share ideas, and to contribute to best practices for campus health centres.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband, my teenage son, and our family dog, and I love all things Netflix!
Jacqueline Anderson RN, MN, CPMHN(C)
Associate Director,
Student Health and Counselling
Director of Research
My name is Christine Philbrick and I have been working at Niagara College in Health, Wellness, and Accessibility Services for over 25 years!
Working with the student demographic is both a unique and a rewarding opportunity. Having the ability to communicate with other Nurses who work with post-secondary students across the province through OCHNA is so valuable for professional support and collaboration. I am pleased in my OCHNA role to periodically provide relevant research findings to our group to support best practice initiatives within our membership.
Christine Philbrick BN, RN (she/hers)
Health, Wellness, and Accessibility Services
Niagara College
Director of Membership and Administration
"Hi, my name is Melanie Schutte and I am the Manager of Health Services at Lakehead University's Student Health and Wellness. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 2013 and began my nursing career in the Emergency Department at our local hospital. A position became available at Lakehead University and I was hired as a Senior Registered Nurse in August 2015 and moved into management in 2019. It is nice to come full circle having studied Nursing at Lakehead University to now helping students maintain their health while achieving their academic needs. Being from Newfoundland, I love being around the water and relaxing in nature."
Melanie Schutte BBA, BScN, RN (she/her)
Manager of Health Services, Student Health and Wellness
Lakehead University
Director of Communication and Public Affairs
I have been at Western University since September 2014, as part of the Student Health Services RN team. In September 2019, I became the Lead RN, supervising the Health Services team, as well as continuing my clinical practice within the clinic. Our health services team has become part of the Wellness and Well-being, Student Experience pillar where the overall health of our students is our focus. My personal interest includes running, cross-fit and hiking. Staying physical active is my focus personally and professionally for overall health. I also like to spend time with my family and friends and enjoy travelling.
Deborah Turnbull
Registered Nurse
Western University
President
I am the Senior Manager of Student Healthcare Services at Sheridan College. I have been with Sheridan since Jan 2018 where I oversee three busy Health Centres and some wonderful nurses, doctors and a Nurse Practitioner, we service about 22,000 students a year. Prior to that I was in management in Acute care for 16 years and I have been and still currently work as an emergency room nurse for the last 28 years. I have a degree in Biology, a diploma in nursing and a Master’s in Health Administrative Studies. I am a single parent with two busy teenagers and an even busier dog. I am into golf, skiing, hiking and triathlons I am going to do another ironman this year if CoVID lets me. I love working in post secondary and am happy to be involved in this group to help facilitate campus healthcare!!!
Tammy Datars RN BSc MHST
Senior Manager Student Healthcare Services
Sheridan College