Cougars Athlete Board

The MRU Cougars Athlete Board (CAB) is a group of student-athlete leaders tasked with improving the student-athlete experience at MRU. Through topics of inclusivity, leadership, community involvement, and culture building, CAB aims to elevate individuals within the MRU Cougars Athletics program. You can contact CAB directly through email at cougarsathleteboard@mtroyal.ca.

Men's Basketball / 5th Year / Business Administration
What is your role as an executive member?
My role as President is to oversee all areas of the CAB board and make decisions as a team. I will be an outlet for the student athletes at MRU to communicate ideas with and support in any way.
What characteristics do you bring to CAB?
I bring high energy, strong communication skills, leadership and passion for improvement to the CAB team and student-athlete experience.
In what situation should a student-athlete reach out to you directly?
Student-athletes can reach out to me in any situation! I am always open to having conversations to improve the athlete experience, or just to talk about anything!
What are some of your accomplishments as an MRU student-athlete?
4x All Academic Canadian, 2024-25 Iron Cougar, 2025-26 Brian Fleming Award, 2025-26 MRU Men's Basketball MVP
Women's Volleyball / Third Year / Physical Literacy
What is your role as an executive member?
My role as an executive member is to help create a space where my fellow student-athletes can feel comfortable to express any ideas or concerns they might have in the way we are building relationships within ourselves or our community.
What characteristics do you bring to CAB?
I bring the important characteristics of being a good listener, constantly wanting to capitalize on opportunities given to create connections, and being creative!
In what situation should a student-athlete reach out to you specifically?
In any situations where they would want to express any ideas they might have but don’t know where to start off with putting into action, or simply if they have any questions/concerns.
Women's Basketball / Third Year / Business Administration
What is your role as an executive member?
My role as an executive member is to encourage and organize the Cougars involvement and engagement in our community through volunteer work and connection.
What characteristics do you bring to CAB?
I bring a positive attitude, strong communication skills, reliability, and a genuine passion for supporting and building relationships with student-athletes.
In what situation should a student-athlete reach out to you specifically?
Student-athletes can reach out to me if they have ideas for community initiatives, volunteer opportunities, outreach events, or if they’re looking for ways to get more involved with the MRU and local community.
Women's Hockey / Third Year / Business Administration, major in Human Resources
What is your role as an executive member?
My role is to continue fostering and advocating for an inclusive environment at MRU and within our athletics community. I believe that the strongest teams are built on respect, inclusion, and community. I am excited to help create an experience where every athlete feels seen, heard, and supported.
What characteristics do you bring to CAB?
Growing up in different countries has allowed me to connect with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. I bring an open-minded, approachable, and empathetic perspective to CAB. I want every student to feel that MRU is a place where they can be themselves and feel like they belong.
In what situation should a student-athlete reach out to you specifically?
I encourage any student-athlete to reach out to me with questions, ideas, or concerns related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Whether you have suggestions for new initiatives, are experiencing challenges, or simply want to have a conversation, I am always happy to listen, provide support, and help connect you with the appropriate resources if needed.
Women's Volleyball / Fifth Year / Business Administration, major in Marketing
What is your role as an executive member?
As the Vice President of Athlete Engagement, my role is to help create an environment where every Cougar student-athlete feels connected, included, and proud to be part of our community. I work to plan engaging events and initiatives that bring teams together beyond competition, strengthen relationships across all sports, and make the student-athlete experience as memorable as possible.
What characteristics do you bring to CAB?
I bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a people-first mindset. As I enter my fifth year as a student-athlete, I’ve experienced first hand how important a strong athletic community can be. I enjoy bringing people together, listening to new ideas, and creating opportunities for athletes to connect, have fun, and build lasting friendships.
In what situation should a student-athlete reach out to you specifically?
I encourage student-athletes to reach out to me if you have ideas for social events or suggestions for how we can make the student-athlete experience even better. Whether it’s a new event, a way to increase engagement/game day attendance, or feedback on a previous event, I would love to hear your ideas and help turn them into a reality.
What are some of your accomplishments as an MRU student-athlete?
Academic All-Canadian recipient for three consecutive years.