Brooklyn Wiggins Email & Phone Number

Canada

- Teach labs for Integrative Human Physiology and Exercise Physiology

“The Thrive Centre is an innovative fitness facility aiming to empower and improve the quality of life of people affected by cancer. It is free for use for cancer patients, survivors and their support people. The gym is monitored by exercise specialists and volunteers who have specific cancer and exercise training.”- Instruct exercise oncology classes to individuals living with and beyond cancer.- Provide behavior behavior change techniques to participants.- Facilitate social… Show more “The Thrive Centre is an innovative fitness facility aiming to empower and improve the quality of life of people affected by cancer. It is free for use for cancer patients, survivors and their support people. The gym is monitored by exercise specialists and volunteers who have specific cancer and exercise training.”- Instruct exercise oncology classes to individuals living with and beyond cancer.- Provide behavior behavior change techniques to participants.- Facilitate social support among participants in exercise class and between instructor and participant.- Remain up to date on current exercise oncology research, chronic conditions considerations, and cancer treatments. Show less

- Act as the liaison between the Thrive Centre, participants, and volunteers.- Create newsletters for volunteers and participants.- Provide monthly updates and take minutes at Leadership Team meetings.- Manage annual surveys and collect feedback from volunteers.

“Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections” - Responsible for organizing the registration for RYLA 5360 in advance through communicating with Rotarians and their clubs.- Detail orientated work such as constructing emails, organizing sign up documents and facilitating registration the first day of the event.

- Responsible for assisting youth delegates with various leadership development activities over the 4 day event.- Act as a mentor for the youth delegates.- Work with fellow counsellors to facilitate the activities throughout the 4 day event.

“The Human Performance Lab (HPL), was founded by Dr. Benno M. Nigg, PhD, in 1981. It is located within the Faculty of Kinesiology on UCalgary's main campus. The HPL is a multidisciplinary research centre that explores mobility and longevity. The lab is equipped with high tech and custom-made equipment to conduct research in anatomy, biology, biomechanics, motor control and physiology. We share knowledge with others to encourage a lifetime of active living.”- Working with Dr. Jalal… Show more “The Human Performance Lab (HPL), was founded by Dr. Benno M. Nigg, PhD, in 1981. It is located within the Faculty of Kinesiology on UCalgary's main campus. The HPL is a multidisciplinary research centre that explores mobility and longevity. The lab is equipped with high tech and custom-made equipment to conduct research in anatomy, biology, biomechanics, motor control and physiology. We share knowledge with others to encourage a lifetime of active living.”- Working with Dr. Jalal Aboodarda on honours project, which focuses on exercise performance and the menstrual cycle. Show less

“We are a Canadian registered charity that fosters a diverse community of STEM leaders, innovators, and science communicators.”- Responsible for planning, preparing and facilitating the annual STEM Fellowship UCalgary High School Internship Program. This includes organizing PIs and their research teams to host students in labs, creating and distributing program documents to high school students, facilitating the application and interview process and conducting the internship week.-… Show more “We are a Canadian registered charity that fosters a diverse community of STEM leaders, innovators, and science communicators.”- Responsible for planning, preparing and facilitating the annual STEM Fellowship UCalgary High School Internship Program. This includes organizing PIs and their research teams to host students in labs, creating and distributing program documents to high school students, facilitating the application and interview process and conducting the internship week.- Work along side other SF UCalgary executives to delegate tasks associated with the internship program. Show less

- Assist in running the STEM Fellowship UCalgary High School Internship Program which occurs annually in the spring and provides the opportunity for high school students to participate in university research labs for a week.-Responsible for communicating with lab PIs, Master candidates, selected participants and high school administration, reviewing application responses, facilitating interviews and monitoring sessions during the week of the Internship.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

- Responsible for assisting with various tasks within the club such as club advocacy, reviewing application responses for the STEM Fellowship UCalgary High School Internship Program and pitching event ideas to the executive team.

“The Canadian Undergraduate Conference on Healthcare (CUCOH) is a two-day student-run conference held annually at Queen’s University. CUCOH exposes undergraduate students to a wide array of professions in the healthcare industry through inspiring keynotes, collaborative case challenges, hands-on workshops and a research competition that showcase the multidisciplinary nature of healthcare.”- Responsible for advocating for the conference to UCalgary students, providing information on the… Show more “The Canadian Undergraduate Conference on Healthcare (CUCOH) is a two-day student-run conference held annually at Queen’s University. CUCOH exposes undergraduate students to a wide array of professions in the healthcare industry through inspiring keynotes, collaborative case challenges, hands-on workshops and a research competition that showcase the multidisciplinary nature of healthcare.”- Responsible for advocating for the conference to UCalgary students, providing information on the conference and attending the conference as an ambassador. Show less

"At Fall Orientation, new students learn about the academic, student life and wellness services that can help them to transition into to life at the University of Calgary."- Responsible for assisting incoming first year students with various activities during Orientation Week.- Act as a mentor to the incoming first year students.- Work with other Orientation Leaders to facilitate events throughout the week.

“Prospective Medical Professionals, known as PuMP for short, is a federally registered charity on a mission to help Canadian high school and post-secondary students understand different career pathways in life and health sciences.”- Pitched and successfully launched PuMP Calgary, grew the Instagram following to 1600 followers, achieved multiple radio station features and high school news highlights and received over $2000 in community donations that has been funnelled back into Calgary… Show more “Prospective Medical Professionals, known as PuMP for short, is a federally registered charity on a mission to help Canadian high school and post-secondary students understand different career pathways in life and health sciences.”- Pitched and successfully launched PuMP Calgary, grew the Instagram following to 1600 followers, achieved multiple radio station features and high school news highlights and received over $2000 in community donations that has been funnelled back into Calgary youth experiences.- Run a team of 30 executives in 4 departments, Logistics, Social Media, Graphic Design and Finance. - PuMP Calgary has reached over 1600 people through social media and events, worked with numerous community physicians and healthcare professionals and partnered with community businesses.- Responsible for providing mentorship and knowledge to all members, facilitating fellowship among the department members, understand and have thorough knowledge of each department, regulating each department to ensure the direction of the organization is followed and maintaining connections with the National board team and the Regional teams to guarantee cross branch communication. Show less

- Act as a mentor for high school students pursuing health science related undergraduate studies.- Provide advice, insights and answer questions in order to make the transition to university more transparent.- Organize and facilitate virtual meetings with high school students and provide useful resources as supplemental information.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

“SMILE Therapy For Kids recognizes that each child needs an individual approach to their treatment plan. We also emphasize that all areas of development need to be addressed to allow a child to develop to their own potential. Our team is well educated in orthopaedic and neurological development, sensory integration therapy, visual and vestibular concerns, cortical visual impairment, feeding delays and concerns, augmentative and alternative communication and fine motor development. We continue… Show more “SMILE Therapy For Kids recognizes that each child needs an individual approach to their treatment plan. We also emphasize that all areas of development need to be addressed to allow a child to develop to their own potential. Our team is well educated in orthopaedic and neurological development, sensory integration therapy, visual and vestibular concerns, cortical visual impairment, feeding delays and concerns, augmentative and alternative communication and fine motor development. We continue to study, research and connect with international specialists in theses areas and are interested in neuroplasticity and how we can best help each child we see.”- Assist with individualized assessment and treatment of neuromuscular pediatric conditions.- Assist the Physiotherapists with application of DMI exercises.- Assist the Occupational Therapist with therapy sessions including vestibular rehabilitation, feeding, and reflex integration.- Learn how to apply concepts from human anatomy and physiology in creating treatment goals based on outcomes of assessment.- Assist with general housekeeping of the clinic. Show less

“Rotaract clubs bring together people ages 18 and older to exchange ideas with leaders in the community, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun through service.”- Responsible for pitching, planning and executing events of various types including, fundraising for local charities, collaboration with other Rotaract clubs and social media initiatives that bring awareness to global crisis and local charities.

Bsc Kinesiology, Major In Motor And Psychosocial Aspects Of Movement, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Dinos Squash, Students Interested in Medical Sciences, Kinesiology Students’ Society

High School Diploma, 90-100%

Activities and Societies: Graduation Service Project for Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre, Radius Productions (publishing group).

Gender And Sexuality In Japanese Culture, A+

UGo Global Online Study Abroad program through UofC

Marine Science

UGo Global Online Study Abroad program through UofC

Master Of Science - Ms, Exercise And Health Physiology

Topic: Neurophysiology and Female Endocrinology Supervisor: Dr. Saied Jalal Aboodarda Facility: Human Performance Lab