Rachel Cantin – Learning Strategist Open Learning

Hello Open Learning Community! My name is Rachel (she/her), and I am the Learning Strategist for Open Learning and a TRU alumni.

I graduated from TRU with a Bachelor of Arts, Honours Psychology back in 2019. During my studies I participated in several research opportunities and volunteered at the TRU Wellness Centre, which fueled my passion for health and wellness and encouraged me to pursue a career at TRU post-graduation. Less than a year after graduation, I started working at TRU as a Learning Strategist for Orientation and Transitions and since jumped into various roles such as Learning Strategist Early Alert, Student Affairs Assistant and Enrolment Services Officer.

I am excited to be in my current role supporting our online students and providing new opportunities to engage with each other. You may have already connected with me through the live chatbot OLive, via email or at one of our student engagement webinars! I am always happy to connect with students to answer questions, offer support or just chat. You can contact me via email at olconnect@tru.ca.

I am passionate about reducing mental health stigma and providing a safe space for everyone to learn and grow. When I am not at work, I am curled up with a book and my cat Weasley or am on the move coaching basketball, playing soccer or out for a hike in one of Kamloops many gorgeous hiking trails.