Meet Your Graduate Mentors

The Graduate Mentors are current students representing each of the master’s degree programs, and recipients of the annual TRU Graduate Student Research Mentor Fellowships. They look forward to helping all graduate students navigate their experience while at TRU.

The role of the Graduate Mentors includes welcoming new graduate students to TRU, answering students’ questions, mentoring students from a variety of programs and backgrounds, enhancing the student research experience, and creating a sense of community among the graduate student population. They also plan and organize the annual Graduate Orientation, Three Minute Thesis competition, and a variety of other events and workshops.

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  Guylene Shaw

  Master of Business Administration

  Learn more about Guylene

  I am spending my final two semesters at TRU completing my thesis, which explores public policy barriers in regards to pediatric care and medical cannabidiol. I completed my accounting degree at Camosun College in Victoria, but I am from Kamloops and moved back to complete my graduate degree here. What I love about research at TRU is that I get to do a multidisciplinary thesis, working with the School of Business and Economics and the School of Nursing and hope to eventually go on to a PhD program in health sciences. My advice to any new graduate student is to get involved in campus activities, clubs, and competitions, make new friends, and mostly have fun!

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  Hannah Allen

  Master of Education

  Learn more about Hannah

  I’m currently entering my second year as a graduate student at TRU and have plans to spend the next few semesters completing my thesis. Before starting in the MEd program I received my bachelor of arts degree with a major in English and a minor in theatre arts. I am a firm believer in the power of education and have had the privilege of working with students from diverse backgrounds. I am also passionate about sustainability, mindfulness and meditation, reading, and performing. Some of the things I love about living in Kamloops are the hot summers, the downtown shops and restaurants, and the beautiful parks and natural surroundings. I wish all new graduate students the best in the year ahead, and encourage them to enjoy every second, to pursue their research interests, and to embrace all of the opportunities presented to them.

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  Renu Sharma

  Master of Environmental Economics & Management

  Learn more about Renu

  I am a graduate student currently in my fourth semester at TRU. I have a graduate degree in agriculture from Punjab Agricultural University, India. I gained experience as a research fellow while planning, implementing and conducting statistical and data analysis on various field-lab based projects. Apart from this, during my master’s degree, I published research papers related to my thesis. Through my interest and concern towards environmental aspects and sustainability I decided to pursue the MEEM program at TRU to gain the skills to deal with environmental issues in national/international businesses, government agencies and other public sector organisations. The things that I value most here are the extra-curricular opportunities, educational sessions and workshops and the support of faculty members. I love this place especially because of less population, traffic congestion and I love the proximity to nature. There are some good scenic sites to explore and even places for hiking and camping during the summer months. With this, I would like to welcome all the fresh students and wish them the best for their prosperous future.

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  Yuzi Yang

  Master of Nursing

  Learn more about Yuzi

  I am originally from China, but I moved to Canada eight years ago to get study abroad experience. I studied biology and nursing and am now pursuing a Master of Nursing (MN) degree at TRU with an emphasis on nursing simulation. For the past three years, I’ve worked as a Registered Nurse in different provinces, first as a long-term care nurse and then as a labor and delivery nurse. I have a strong interest in improving nursing care during emergencies, and I am eager to gain more skills and theoretical knowledge in my graduate program. Things I like to do in Kamloops are hiking and exploring nature.

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  Wendy Margetts

  Master of Science in Environmental Science

  Learn more about Wendy

  I chose to move to Kamloops because of TRU’s small program size and the proximity to the outdoor activities. My research is based out of Cultus Lake, BC and focuses on the impacts of invasive fish on native species.