The Student Life team is here to help you feel connected, supported, and involved throughout your time at Mohawk.
Whether you are looking for an upcoming event, a volunteer or leadership opportunity, support getting settled, or simply a way to meet new people, our team can help you find the right place to start.
Working across Mohawk’s campuses, we create welcoming experiences that support student transition, belonging, personal development, and connection to the college community. Get to know the team members who help bring Student Life programs, events, and opportunities to life.
Sidra Gul
Programs & Services Officer, Student Life
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A proud Mohawk graduate, Sidra understands firsthand what it means to navigate the student journey and the impact of feeling supported along the way. She believes that small interactions can create meaningful experiences for students.
Sidra is passionate about fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment where students feel comfortable, supported, and inspired to grow both personally and academically.
Contact Sidra:
student.life [at] mohawkcollege.ca (student[dot]life[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
IAHS Campus, 112
Andrea Brienesse
Student Experience & Recognition Coordinator
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Having been a part of the Mohawk Community for over 20 years, Andrea understands the importance of getting involved outside of the classroom to create lasting memories, friendships, experiences, and to learn valuable skills for your future career and personal life. She plans and executes a variety of events, recruits and trains volunteers, and collaborates with different departments, faculty and staff to host workshops and events for students. A graduate of Mohawk, Andrea’s favourite student experience is orientation day, where she can create a welcoming environment for new and returning students.
Contact Andrea:
student.life [at] mohawkcollege.ca (student[dot]life[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Fennell Campus, F114
Donna Moreau
Student Development Coordinator, Orientation & Transition, Student Life
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Donna is determined to make sure every student starts out their studies feeling welcomed, supported, and empowered. After dozens of orientations, coordinating efforts across the college on various initiatives to support the transition to college for post-secondary, apprenticeship, and pre-apprenticeship students, Donna is now leading the Student Life team to improve the impact and awareness of their programs. Passionate about inclusion, community, and productivity, Donna is always ready to support students on their journey of personal and academic growth.
Contact Donna:
student.life [at] mohawkcollege.ca (student[dot]life[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Fennell Campus, F114
Edvania Manuel
Program & Services Assistant
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As a proud Mohawk alumna, Edvania has firsthand experience with the resources students require to succeed throughout their academic careers. For Edvania, the pursuit of knowledge is never-ending, so remaining a "student at heart" will be her staff superpower. She hopes to make a positive impact within the team by integrating her diverse professional background & her passion for community building, as the friendly face behind the Student Life department's communication. Edvania is passionate about bringing forth Mohawk's diverse multicultural community and providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for new and returning students to create long-lasting connections, friendships and relationships.
Contact Edvania:
student.life [at] mohawkcollege.ca (student[dot]life[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Stoney Creek Campus C118
Marita Linde
Programs & Services Assistant, Student Life
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A proud former Mohawk College student and employee, Marita is thrilled to be back with the Student Life team, providing students with essential resources and supports. As the Program & Services Assistant at the Stoney Creek campus, she handles communications to new Mohawk College students and apprentices and supports the Student Life teams with events and workshops. A passionate advocate for the post-secondary education experience, Marita is excited to bring her creativity and care to the students at Mohawk College and help deliver meaningful and inclusive programming for all.
Contact Marita:
student.life [at] mohawkcollege.ca (student[dot]life[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)
Stoney Creek Campus, C118
