New staff at Campus Safety & Emergency Services

Pszczola

Rafal pszczola

My name is Rafal Pszczola, and I am very proud to say I am a new member of the CSES team.

Rafal

Kankam

nigel kankam                                

My name is Nigel Kankam and I am proud to be one of the newest additions to the ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ Special Constable team. Prior to joining ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ, I have worked Hospital Security for the last 5 years: including St. Josephs, Parkwood, Southwest Forensics facilities for Mental Health and the general public for the last 3 and a half years. This expanded on my interpersonal skills, crisis intervention experience as well as the familiarization of Mental Health and stigma that comes with it. I was born and raised in the Greater Toronto Area and as a result have a strong awareness of many forms of diversity whether that is of colour, religion, cultures, and how any person self identifies.

I currently volunteer with "Investing in Children" located in London doing an after-school program with kids in grades 6-8 for low-income neighborhoods. Being one of these kids growing up, I can recognize that there is a need for more male role models especially for the visible minority youth outside of celebrities or athletes. I provide patience, guidance, attention, and active listening to kids that otherwise might feel neglected or misunderstood at these vulnerable ages. Community involvement has always been a passion of mine and I look forward to becoming active in University events with all ages.
 
I aim to provide safety and stability for Students, Faculty, Staff, and Visitors at the University. If you have any concerns or issues or are just having a bad day and see me on campus, feel free to walk up to me and begin a conversation! The time we all spend at ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ hopefully is a great experience and I am happy to be a part of that if possible. I look forward to becoming an active member in ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ's events, safety, and well-being.

Schnaar

Amanda schnaar

Amanda comes to ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ with a strong background in Social Work. Having worked in the mental health and addictions sector, as well as Indigenous child welfare, she brings a variety of knowledge and experience to the table that will allow her to connect with the ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ Community from a unique lens.

Amanda has served on her local Fire Department for 6 years and is passionate about supporting her community and working in emergency services. Although her career with the ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ Special Constable Service is just beginning, she is already looking forward to engaging with the diverse community members of ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ and promoting the safety and wellbeing of students and faculty alike.

As a First Nations member, Amanda is very involved with local Indigenous organizations, as well as 2slgbtqia+ community groups. She is a safe person with an inclusive approach, and would like to encourage anyone in the ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ community to come and say hello or approach her with any concerns.

Amanda looks forward to diving into this new role and getting to know the community at large.