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Hours of Operation

Our department is located on the second floor of the Riddell Library and Learning Centre (see Campus Map).

Kristin Fulton, BA
Manager

Leads the SLS team in collaboratively setting the department's strategic direction to achieve student-centred outcomes.
Relishes family time, the outdoors, and exploring new places, experiences and ideas.
Takes pride in helping students improve their learning skills for success in classes now and in life after graduation.

Edith Fung, BA
Administrative Assistant

Shelley Russell, BSc
Administrative Assistant

Serves and supports students as part of the front desk team.
Relishes quiet moments of playing piano, taking leisurely dog walks and reading a good book.
Enjoys interacting with students and facilitating their access to our array of services and resources.

Amy Yoshida, MA
Learning Strategist Team Supervisor

Collaborates with talented teams to design and provide services which support student success.
Loves mystery books, painting, study abroad programs, teal-blue beaches, and is an island girl at heart.
Values people’s experiences and potential and encourages students to recognize their strengths, embrace challenges, and ask questions.

Cory Willard, PhD
Writing and Learning Strategist

Works with students to achieve their educational and writing goals through one-on-one appointments and workshops.
Enjoys fly fishing, photographing birds, and providing his dog with the life she deserves.
Loves when students realize that communication decisions they’ve been making all along are relevant to their academic writing.

Lauren Cross, MA
Writing and Learning Strategist

Works with students through workshops and one-on-one appointments to help develop their writing and learning skills.
Sports fanatic with a love for dogs, cross-country skiing, and live music.
Loves Mount Royal’s focus on undergraduate education and finds joy in seeing students build their confidence as writers and critical thinkers.

Silvia Rossi, MA
Writing and Learning Strategist

Supports students on their journey to academic excellence through one-on-one appointments and workshops.
Loves eating gnocchi, x-country skiing, dancing to Carlos Vives, and discovering new places through local language and food.
Thrives on learning and seeing others find joy in learning.

Tiffany Doherty, MA
Writing and Learning Strategist

Works with students to help them achieve their standards of academic excellence by meeting with them one-on-one and facilitating ("fun!") workshops.
Enjoys discovering restaurants across Calgary, makeup artistry, boxing, and binge-worthy TV series.
Passionate about supporting students, sharing strategies that motivate and inspire them, and co-developing their skills, confidence, and capacity for independent learning.

Salma Amlani, PhD
Peer Programs Supervisor

Develops, implements, coordinates, and promotes the Peer Learning Program services and resources that facilitate learning and assists students in academic success, retention, and engagement.
Passionate about badminton, yoga, and hiking.
Enjoys interacting with learners and learning peers and tracking the program's impact. Loves working with the SLS team that comprises of positive and passionate individuals who support students.

Alynne Pols, BA
Peer Learning Coordinator

Works with Learning Peers to ensure they have all the information and tools they need to support their fellow Learners.
Enjoys reading, hiking, watching classic rom-coms, and visiting the dog park.
Loves to see students collaborate and develop leadership skills through volunteerism.

Carina Hickey, BBA
Peer Learning Coordinator

Supports the volunteer efforts of Learning Peers, who consistently impress her with their leadership capacity and enthusiasm for learning.
Has a passion for leadership, teaching and learning, and being active.
Hopes to make a difference in students' lives by encouraging goal setting, coaching them through challenges, and celebrating their successes.