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Amy Pieroway is a fourth year biochemistry student who hails from Pasadena, Newfoundland. Her upbringing in rural
Newfoundland gave her a unique view on the world that has always pushed her to get involved and try new things. She spent her high school years at an
international college in British Columbia where her focus was promoting international understanding, and helping disadvantaged youth in the surrounding
communities. Since coming to Mount Allison, she has been involved in many aspects of the Sackville community, including her work as a tutor to second grade
French-immersion children, an athletic trainer, and the president of the bioscience society. She hopes that Youth Partnership with Jamaica will provide
her with the educational opportunity of a cross-cultural exchange, and allow her to get to know another country through the eyes of its diverse population.
Kelsey Crawford is a fourth year Science student completing a Major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. She has recently
returned to Mount Allison from 7 months abroad including an exchange with the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, and several months spent backpacking
New Zealand and Australia. Kelsey has a wide range of interests from athletics to bioethics and hopes to pursue a career in medicine or international health
policy and planning. She eagerly looks forward to the cross cultural opportunity that YPJ will provide and the chance to share a more compassionate and
informed international perspective with the Mount Allison and Sackville community upon her return.
Jeff Bethune was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on March 10th, 1987. He grew up in Halifax, and attended high school at
the Halifax Grammar School. He sailed competitively, attending the Canada Games in Saskatchewan in 2005, until he graduated high school. He has spent the
last summer tree planting in Ontario, and teaching sailing in Chester, Nova Scotia. He completed his first year at Mt. Allison in 2006 with a course load
of mostly sciences, which developed to his second year that focuses on Biology and Chemistry. His interests include music, where he is part of a recreational
band, sailing, and winter sports.
Vanessa Yu is a native of Tsawwassen, British Columbia and currently in her second year of her B.A. degree focusing
on Environmental Studies/Geography and Fine Arts. She is a senior residence monitor and PSA Director for CHMA, as well as being a programmer of a weekly show
that aims to bring different groups of people together by breaking down barriers. Her upbringing in a bilingual household, in a multicultural city, and
participation in cross-cultural workshops, studies, and events have wet her appetite to explore the globe. She is especially interested in caring for its
young and old, special populations, and its forests. With Youth Partnership with Jamaica, she hopes to raise awareness within herself and others and learn
how to be a better global citizen. Hopefully, she’ll be able to incorporate her experience into her artwork and share the adventure with others.
Marc Tetreault is in fourth year and has been at Mount Allison for all four years. He is a history student with a
minor in religious studies. Mark has worked at a church in Halifax for a few summers as a tour guide and helper in the soup kitchen. He has also worked
security in bars since he was 19 years old. He is currently the President of the Mount Allison Chapter of the Liver Foundation. Mark is organized and
a hard worker. He feels like he has great leadership skills and he believes this trip will enhance his leadership skills and organization. He also feels
this trip will better him as a person and set a foundation for all things he hopes to achieve later in life.
Sarah Miles is in her fourth year of learning about psychology and biology at Mount Allison and is currently most
interested in cognitive processes and genetics. Sarah has also been lucky enough to play varsity hockey, play the French horn and tutor elementary school
children in her time at Mount Allison. Sarah’s interests include exploring, learning about nature and learning from children. Sarah has always been
interested in experiencing the international community and gaining a greater sense of global awareness and believes that Youth Partnership with Jamaica
will provide these important opportunities.
Peter Killorn possesses a wide array of personal characteristics that are best described when related to his attitude.
All of his characteristics, such as easy to get along with, open-minded, motivated, confident, and an ability to think analytically, allow Peter to easily
produce and sustain group dynamic. Peter’s education consists of a high school degree, which was completed with honours, and one year of university
completed here at Mount Allison. Peter also has a considerable amount of skills, for instance he is an excellent problem solver, artistic, and can write
and speak effectively. However Peter’s greatest skill lies in his ability to think creatively.
Cindy Crossman Cindy Crossman is a graduate of St. FX University with a BSc in Nursing and has over 18 years of
nursing experience ranging from being a neurosurgical nurse to a clinical nurse educator. For five years, Cindy worked in school health running a
Youth Health Clinic, which featured health promotion and disease prevention with a focus on sexual health. Currently, Cindy is the Mount Allison
Nurse/Educator and delivers primary health care services for Mount Allison students. She provides health promotion initiatives, health education
(including knowledge of current health issues), testing, health counseling, clinical services, and referrals for university students. Cindy is also
the proud mother of two wonderful children and is very involved in the greater Sackville community, helping to organize initiatives such as Relay
for Life and Sharing Art, Spreading Hope. On top of all of this, Cindy manages to find the time to run, stay active with her family and garden. |
