Originally from Nova Scotia, Robyn attended St. Thomas University on a Student Leader scholarship while earning a BA in Sociology, Psychology and Human Rights in 2019. After graduating, she lived in Ottawa to complete her Bachelor of Social Work at Carleton University.
She worked with university residence life communities, including Residence Life while at St. Thomas, and holds a position with Phoenix Youth Programs as a Youth Worker in Halifax.
Having volunteered with Best Buddies, Global Brigades, Shinerama, Rotaract, Jack.org and Ronald McDonald House, Robyn has a vast collection of experiences with nonprofit organizations. In her role as a Youth Worker, Robyn shares her passion for advocating for increased community mental health supports and affordable housing for youth.
Robyn learned of the MPNL program from a mentor who also served as her final placement supervisor during her Social Work degree. Robyn hopes to strengthen her understanding of the nonprofit industry, while using her social work background to promote community health and wellness.
In her spare time, Robyn enjoys reading in local coffee shops, watching the sunset by the ocean and walking her dog.
