While Steph did not go to Trent, she is deeply grateful for the opportunity to be part of this transformational community. Her goal here in OC is to create, with all of your help, a space that is safe, caring, a community where you feel that you can be your whole authentic selves. From developing programing that creates connection, to providing academic supports throughout your journey, she and OC are here for you!

Steph has been a student at three different institutions; earning her BA (Psych and English) at Laurier, MA in Higher ed and Student affairs at the University of Connecticut, and Ed.D in Higher Ed Leadership at Calgary. Yes it's true, she is a bit of a nerd. 

Steph loves meeting the students, staff, faculty and alumni that make up this fantastic community and is here to help however she can. 

Lucy worked at universities in Australia and the UK before moving to Canada; she has been working at Trent since November 2019, when she joined the Admissions Office. Lucy loves working with students to help them achieve their academic goals and she feels hugely privileged to be able to support students through their journey at Trent. 

As a proud Trent graduate (twice!), with her B.A.H Psychology, and B.Ed., Emma has a wealth of knowledge and strong love of Trent that fuels her work. Of the many reasons that Emma loves Trent, the strong sense of community the university and the colleges provides is at the core.

Emma believes that every individual deserves to feel a sense of community and belonging, especially while at university. She is more than eager to answer any questions folks may have or provide assistance in any way that she can. In her spare time, Emma is either playing basketball, volleyball or pickleball, or taking her orange tabby cat, Cheddar, for walks in the neighbourhood.

Kate began her career as an elementary school teacher and has since worked in both the college and university sectors. Kate started working at Trent in 2016 as an Accessibility Advisor and Learning Strategist with Student Accessibility Services. In August 2025, she transitioned to the Academic Skills team in Otonabee College. In her role, Kate is dedicated to supporting students in developing their learning skills and reaching their academic goals.

Kate holds a Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics) from the University of Ottawa, a Bachelor of Education from Brock University and a Master of Education and Digital Technologies from Ontario Tech University. Outside of her professional life, Kate enjoys travelling, swimming, glamping, creating handmade greeting cards, and indulging in shortbread.

Sumiko started her Trent journey in 2012 as a student in forensic science where she completed a B.Sc.FS. She continued her Trent education by earning an M.Sc. in Environmental and Life Science in 2018. Upon graduating, she joined the Forensic Science Department at Trent where she instructed and supported courses in forensic science, law, and science communication.

Sumiko believes that University is an opportunity for students to build foundational skills they can use regardless of that path they are on. One of Sumiko’s favourite things about working with students is helping them recognize how the skills they are learning in the classroom are transferable between courses, programs, and beyond Trent. In her spare time, Sumiko enjoys reading fiction, cooking, and spending time outdoors.