SHANKAVI SELVANATHAN BSC ’19, KINESIOLOGY
Shankavi founded HRIM Wellness, a clinic that actively works with the community to help educate, inspire and conduct physical and mental health programs. HRIM Wellness has been running for a year and has helped the senior population, the special needs community and those embarking on a new wellness journey.
ALEX HART BSC ’14, KINESIOLOGY
Alex joined Myodetox, a growing manual therapy clinic consisting of physiotherapists, chiropractors and massage therapists, when he finished school. He now owns and operates their newest clinic, Myodetox PATH, in the heart of the Toronto financial district. This is their 11th clinic between Toronto, Vancouver and Los Angeles.
ALEXANDRA PIATKOWSKI BSC ’15, HEALTH STUDIES
Alexandra began a new role as project manager of the University Health Network’s (UHN) new Geriatric Emergency Medicine Initiative. This initiative seeks to improve care, experiences and outcomes for older adults in UHN’s Emergency Departments through design, best practices, quality improvement, education, research and community outreach.
PATRICIA DOLLA BA ’1 1, RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES
Patricia recently received a promotion at Make-A-Wish Canada to national events manager. Patricia started working for Make-A-Wish in a local role with the Quebec chapter in 2018.
JR GAUTHIER BSC ’07, KINESIOLOGY
JR is excited to be heading back to school after 14 years since graduating to complete his graduate diploma in Aging and Health at Queen’s with an end goal of completing a master’s degree.
DIVYA GUNGADIN BSC ’17, KINESIOLOGY
Divya went to teachers’ college and is now a French Immersion intermediate teacher – “loving every second of it.” She started her career during the pandemic but says it’s already been one of the most rewarding experiences. She has been appointed as the intermediate curriculum lead at her school next year and looks forward to teaching science and making it fun. She also hopes to continue working towards dismantling racism and helping students find their voice.
HILARY PROUSE BA ’19, RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES
Hilary started working as the administrative assistant for the Alumni and Advancement Office at Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
THIV PARAMSOTHY BSC ’13, HEALTH STUDIES
Thiv founded a startup, Adracare, that was acquired by WELL Health. He says Waterloo is where he found his passion in digital health.
KYLE TRAIN BSC ’09, KINESIOLOGY
Kyle is currently working at Sun Life as a trainer in the Group Disability department. He was recently nominated for a Sun Life 2020 CEO Award of Excellence.
KEVIN CONNELL BSC ’16, KINESIOLOGY
Kevin met his partner Leigha when they were both living in residence at Ron Eydt Village. They have now been married for eight years.
From our #UWHealthAlumni Instagram Feature
Melody Lee (BSc ’14, Kinesiology) and Neil Martin (BSc ’14, Kinesiology) have some exciting news to share since graduating: “We bought our first house together in the Waterloo area six years ago, got married during the pandemic last summer in our backyard and just gave birth to our son, Myles, on May 3, 2021!”
Professionally, Melody opened her own studio called The Spine Studio, where she specializes in pre- and post-natal care. Neil’s first co-op term at Depth Training turned into his full-time career post-graduation. He has since been promoted to head strength and performance coach and trains high performance athletes, including NHL and OHL players.
