Amanda White, Manager of Indigenous Student Services, is the new administrative representative on the Mohawk College Board of Governors.
“It’s humbling and I’m honoured to be elected and to be recognized and trusted by my peers and my community at Mohawk College.”
Amanda White – Manager of Indigenous Student Services
She has worked at Mohawk College for 11 years and is also a three-time graduate of the college.
White also manages the Pathfinder Indigenous Youth Program, which focuses on Indigenous culture, identity, leadership and pathways to higher education.
“To be a voice for different issues on behalf of the college community, staff and students is really lovely. I’m looking forward to getting into the work and seeing the different lenses to the college and where I can support with my experience and my perspective as a student, an employee and an Indigenous person.”
White is First Nations, Ojibwe with family from Wiikwemkoong, Manitoulin Island and was born and raised in Hamilton.