What does it mean to care? Creating space for growth and leadership in youth support
Driven by a desire to understand what it truly means to care, Kyle Brogan left acting to become a support worker for elementary school students. While he dreams of creating a new role within the school, he currently empowers kids to embrace their personal stories and become the authors of their own lives through trust and leadership.
Nurturing interactions: A recent Social Work grad fosters community bonds through a peer mentorship club and outreach support in the Downtown Eastside
Sonia Nand co-founded a peer mentorship group to support fellow Social Work students at Douglas College. As a current facilitator at Community Living BC, she works with diverse groups of people, helping them regain stability and resilience while embracing community-building.
Communicating for a cause: this grad fights for Afghan women’s right to education
A mom of two and former legal writer, Kristin Ignacz pivoted her career to human rights advocacy through Douglas College’s Professional Communications Post-Degree Diploma. Now in her role at Right to Learn Afghanistan, she incorporates public relations with activism, using her skills to champion Afghan women’s rights globally.
This Youth Justice alum is breaking barriers and combating domestic violence in B.C. newcomer communities
Bobbi Terrell, a Douglas College Youth Justice alum, is a dedicated advocate for fighting against domestic violence in B.C.’s newcomer communities. Currently a Senior Manager at DIVERSEcity, she oversees the Stories of Strength initiative that empowers survivors and fosters strong community support.
Purpose meets play: Pioneering therapeutic recreation through client-centered care
Pivoting from a Rehabilitation Assistant to a Therapeutic Recreation student at Douglas College, Michelle Addison is dedicated to blending creativity with care. With six years of experience working with older adults, Michelle channels her passion for therapeutic recreation into hands-on learning, innovative caregiver research and versatile, client-centered care.
Five easy steps to upgrade your English at Douglas College
Discover how to easily upgrade your English skills at Douglas College with our step-by-step guide. Enroll in tuition-free English Upgrading courses to meet the language requirements for Early Childhood Education or Child and Youth Care programs, all without needing a placement test.
Earning college credits in high school: A dual-credit course that paved the way to Child and Youth Care for this Douglas College student
Aspiring to pursue a career in childcare, Karamjot Malli seamlessly transitioned into Douglas College’s Child and Youth Care program after high school with the help of a dual-credit course.
Shaping tomorrow: How this Nursing student is part of a new health-care generation focused on mental well-being
To ease the challenges of health-care professionals, Douglas College’s Nursing program now has a greater focus on self-care, which students such as Saina Yarzadeh-Dehkordi are benefitting from and creating a new, thriving generation of health-care professionals.
From Kenya to Vancouver Island: Irene Jesso’s marathon journey to improve the lives of marginalized communities
Bachelor of Social Work alum Irene Jesso wanted to advocate for marginalized people. Now she helps struggling families as a social worker in Alert Bay, B.C.
This Social Work alum wants her master’s degree to help her create systemic change
For B.C.’s Social Work Week, get a glimpse of Rachelle Wilmot’s path to becoming a social worker – and how education helps her protect vulnerable youth.
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