Meet the Team
Leadership
Julie Taylor
Manager of Student
Experience
250-371-5942Julie has been at TRU since 2010 where she oversaw the Global Competency certificate. She then moved into a role within the Center for Student Engagement, was a Learning Strategist- Orientation & Transitions and now the Manager of Student Life. Julie completed her education at UBC with a Bachelor of Education and worked in SD73 for many years before TRU. In her spare time Julie can be found exploring the outdoors, playing soccer, working out, or spending quality time with her son.
Kayla Sanford
Learning Strategist
Orientation & Transitions
250-371-5733Kayla (she/her) has been supporting TRU students’ personal, social, and academic success through their first year since 2018 and has received the TRUSU Student Success award for demonstrating excellence in supporting students. She completed her Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and Bachelor of Science (Co-op, Biology) at TRU. As a mental health advocate, she is passionate about reducing stigma associated with mental health conditions. When Kayla is not in the office, she enjoys painting, making music, being outdoors, and listening to Taylor Swift.
Payton Comazzetto - On leave
Learning Strategist
Orientation & Transitions
Mentors
Nicholas Matongo
Program of Study: MBA
Fun Fact: I am a foodie that is passionate about cooking and baking. If you see me around campus, feel free to share recipes or a few tips on something new!
Nicolás Bosworth
Program of Study: BA
Fun Fact: I am obsessed with bees. I think they are the cutest thing on Earth, and must be protected at all costs!
Lince Tomy
Program of Study: BA
Fun Fact: I love to play different sports and love to watch anime! If you see me around campus, be sure to challenge me in a game of table tennis!
Emily Fagg
Program of Study: BSc
Fun Fact: I love to travel - I used to live in Australia and New Zealand and can't wait to study abroad in the future!
Natalie Pietramala
Program of Study: BSc
Fun Fact: I am currently restoring a 1966 Volkswagen Beatle.
Corinna Bartucci
Program of Study: BA and BBA
Fun Fact: I love to bake, especially during the holidays! I find it super fun to create and decorate items to match the themes of each holiday or occasion.
Ambassadors
Krixia Padilla
Program of Study: BBA
Fun Fact: I like to call myself an aerophile princess because I like airplanes and aviation lots. Also, I'm a foodie so I'm always on the look out for the best tiramisu in town! See you on campus!
Dani LaFleur
Program of Study: IDIS
Fun Fact: My hobbies include gardening, yoga, philosophy environmental studies and biology.
