JENNA HAJI
FOUNDER,
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Jenna is a health scientist and environmental enthusiast, passionate about social justice, mindfulness, and being a catalyst for change. A published researcher, Jenna graduated from the M.H.Sc. Speech-Language Pathology program at the University of Toronto, and previously earned her Honours B.H.Sc. from Western University.
Jenna believes that education and advocacy can spark miracles in communities at large. Having lived abroad, Jenna fostered her inspiration for helping others while teaching young children in the village schools of Zanzibar. Jenna has served as an ambassador for interprofessional collaboration, mental health, and holistic wellness through her many involvements within and beyond the academic arena. She is the recipient of several awards, including the Canadian Federation of University Women Scholarship and the Speech-Language Audiology Canada Student Excellence Award.
Mind Your Mind is Jenna’s pride and joy. To her, connecting people in the spirit of growth and wellness is a true honour. Jenna loves to travel and spends her downtime mindfully practicing yoga, trying new foods, taking photos in nature, singing, and being crafty.
BRIANNA GUILD
PROJECT MANAGER
Brianna graduated from the University of Guelph in 2017, with a B.Sc. Honours Biochemistry (Co-op) degree and a minor in Psychology: Brain & Cognition. She worked in the Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph as a Research Assistant and has several publications.
Brianna is thriving in her final year of training to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. She was a Co-Chair for Theory to Therapy, the first ever student-run Ontario Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Graduate Student Conference, and organizes events in support of May Speech and Hearing Month to raise public awareness about communication health. She also volunteers in her program's Multilingual Development Lab at the University of Toronto.
Brianna is currently leading the University of Toronto chapter of Mind Your Mind. Her mindfulness journey began with yoga and daily meditations, and she continuously seeks new ways to incorporate mindfulness into daily life. She encourages all future and practicing healthcare professionals to care for their own wellness to prevent burnout and better serve their clients. When she isn’t advocating for her profession, Brianna spends time practicing yoga, enjoying the great outdoors and attending live concerts.
