Our Mentors

Kera Anstruther

JD., University of Windsor/University of Detroit Mercy

Education: Bachelor of Arts Honours Criminal Justice and Public Policy, University of Guelph Dual Juris Doctor, University of Windsor Law and Detroit Mercy Law

Fun fact: I have a cat named Pickles!! 🐱

Interests: Plants, drawing, travelling, ancient civilizations and video games!!


Se'era Anstruther

Postdoctoral Associate, University of Calgary

Education: PhD Nutrition, Master of Public Health, University of Saskatchewan and BSc. Kinesiology, McMaster University

Fun fact: I hiked a volcano in Guatemala!

Interests: Travelling, hiking, fashion, and baking.  


Lauren Digby

Education: Master of Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology, Sir Wilfrid Laurier University), Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Nutraceutical Science, University of Guelph)

Fun fact: I’m learning how to sew! Stay tuned

Interests: thrifting, sports, good food 🥟🌮🥐


Neena Gunpat

Doctor of Naturopathy Candidate, CCNM 2026

Education: Honours Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Sciences and Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences), University of Guelph 2022

Fun fact: I’ve been playing piano for 15 years!

Interests: Well-being practices (yoga, singing, reading, journaling, dancing, meditation, music)!!


Dayna Jagdeo

Education: Working in the Management Consultancy Industry, Bachelor of Science Psychology with Business & Management, University of Sussex

Fun fact: I love a good sunset by the Thames 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Interests: practicing mindfulness, running workshops on well-being in the workplace, hosting dinner parties


Reesha Jagdeo

Education: Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing Management (Co-op), University of Guelph

Fun fact: I lived in Thailand for 4 years! Interests: reading, yoga, and travelling!

Interests: soccer, yoga, reading, saving and watching cooking videos and not actually cooking anything


Violet Liu

MD/PhD candidate, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry (Class of 2028) 

Education: Bachelor of Medical Sciences, Major in Biochemistry & Cell Biology; Master of Science, Department of Biochemistry

Fun Fact: I'm about to become a fur parents for the first time (adopting a calico kitten this September)!

Interests: travelling, painting, and indoor rock climbing 🧗‍♀️


Margaret Manangan

Canadian Army Logistics Officer

Education: BA Psychology, Royal Military College of Canada🎓

Fun fact: I was one of 20 graduates of my class who received our commission from General Eyre, the highest ranking officer in the military ⚔️

Interests: cooking, fitness, and trying all the local coffee shops wherever I go! 😊


Michelle Ntiamoa

Education: Bachelor of Health Science, Workplace Health & Wellness - Humber College Institute of technology and advanced Learning

Fun fact: I don’t believe white chocolate should be considered chocolate Interests: hiking, baking, swimming


Nicole Ryk

Lab Co-op at Magna International

Education: Materials Science and Engineering, University of Toronto

Fun fact: I just moved out of my parent's house for the first time!

Interests: cooking/baking, nature, pop culture, art


Yucheng (Karen) Yang

Registered Pharmacist

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Honours Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Pharmacy resident at Trillium Heath Partners

Fun fact: Pho’s my all time favourite food

Interests: Nintendo switch games, hiking, sightseeing