Empower Mentorship Participants are invited to join our second professional development session with Dr. Melanie-Anne Atkins. CACUSS Coordinator of Engagement and Inclusion, Ruth Nakalyowa will be interviewing Dr. Atkins, who will be discussing her Student Affairs journey and addressing over-mentorship and under-sponsorship. 

Meet our Guest Speaker

Dr. Melanie-Anne Atkins is the Associate Director, Student Experience at the University of Guelph, and a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. A visionary leader, educational developer, and public speaker, Dr. Atkins has delivered over 300 presentations and works with organizations to develop training and assessment tools in the areas of mental health literacy, anti-racism, EDI, and intercultural communication. Dr. Atkins has a special interest in engaging students with traditionally marginalized identities in the academy, peer mentorship and education, holistic student development, anti-oppressive practices in education, and students as partners in teaching and learning.