Elizabeth Manley
MeWeRTH Champion
Elizabeth Manley is a former competitive figure skater and Olympic silver medallist. She has participated in two Olympic Games, six World Championships, and has won three National Titles. After spending many years in the US performing and coaching, Elizabeth now lives back in Canada, where she coaching and doing numerous speaking engagements. She is an advocate for mental health, a certified life coach, and a member of the Order of Canada.
Elizabeth’s interest in mental health advocacy comes from her own life experiences, and her strong belief in helping others. At speaking engagements, Elizabeth relives her incredible personal journey, giving a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what it takes to make it to the top, and speaks with honesty about the importance of mental health and surviving the loss of her parents. As a skater, an Olympian, and survivor, she hopes to inspire others with her mental health journey, and believes that it’s important to continue to support mental health care and research.
Elizabeth has received many awards for her mental health advocacy, most recently receiving the “Courage to Speak Award” from MeWeRTH at Psychology Mental Health Day.
“This is as great for me as winning an Olympic medal,” Manley told CTV News Ottawa. “Because this is my path now, and this is what I do for a living, and to be recognized for it – it just warms my heart, and makes me realize that I’m doing the right thing, and that this is my calling.”
As a MeWeRTH Champion, Elizabeth will engage with the Carleton Community and share her message of hope and resilience.
“There might be that one person that’s suffering in silence right now, that maybe I might be that one voice to just say, ‘OK – I’m safe, I can go for help; if Elizabeth Manley can do it, I can do it,'” she says.
A Message from the Director, Dr. Joanna Pozzulo:
On behalf of MeWeRTH, I am absolutely thrilled to welcome Elizabeth Manley as our first and only MeWeRTH Champion. As someone who deeply understands the importance of mental health, well-being, resilience, and connecting with others, Elizabeth completely embodies the values and vision we have in MeWeRTH. I am so proud that she will be joining the MeWeRTH and Carleton Community, and I know that she will continue to inspire hope in others. Welcome, Elizabeth!
Olympic Champion Figure Skater Partners with Carleton on Mental Health