Meet the Campus Well-Being Team
Allow us to introduce ourselves!
The Campus Well-Being team provides programs, services and resources to support the holistic health of students and employees. Through sport, fitness, recreation and mental wellness initiatives, CWB creates a greater sense of well-being, belonging and connectedness in our campus community. We also offer engaging and enriching youth programs, including summer camps and in-service day camps.
Get to know us by reading our bios and please reach out if we can assist you during your time at RRC Polytech.
While this is our full-time team, we also have several student staff who work with us casually and many student volunteers who are also valuable team members.
Abi Varghese – Customer Service Representative
As the Customer Service Representative with Campus Well-Being, Abi promotes health and well-being among students and staff. Abi has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a postgraduate diploma in international business. Passionate about sport and always aiming to help individuals achieve their goals, Abi is currently pursuing a graduate certificate in Sport and Recreation Management.
Breanna Sawatzky – Manager, Campus Well-Being
Breanna has the pleasure of leading this team in its mission to enhance well-being, belonging and connectedness in our campus community. With a background in counselling, research, and psychosocial rehabilitation and a Master of Public Health degree, Breanna is driven to create working and learning environments where everyone can thrive. She enjoys developing new programs based on synergies between the science of well-being and the unique needs of our students and employees.
Davis Chase – Youth Initiatives Supervisor
Davis works within the Campus Well-Being team as the Youth Initiatives Supervisor. Graduating from the University of Winnipeg with a degree in Kinesiology, Davis uses his education and experience to design and implement engaging youth programs that promote education, well-being, and lifelong skill development. Known for his positive attitude and strong teambuilding skills, Davis leads and mentors student workers to support the delivery of impactful youth programs.
Fizza Rashid – Campus Mental Health Specialist
If you’re looking for mental health and well-being support and resources, Fizza is your go to person! She is passionate about mental health education and awareness and nurturing inclusive spaces for healing and empowerment. Fizza has a BSc in Psychology and has worked in the mental health field for over 10 years. In her spare time, Fizza enjoys singing, crocheting and going on walks outside!
Kayla McMurchy – Sport and Fitness Supervisor
Kayla McMurchy joined the Campus Well-Being team in June 2024, bringing a Bachelor of Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology from the University of Manitoba. Committed to lifelong learning, she holds additional certifications in personal training, prenatal and postnatal exercise, and competitive sports development. Passionate about promoting an active lifestyle, Kayla views exercise as crucial for proactive healthcare, benefiting both physical and psychological well-being. She advocates for finding enjoyable forms of exercise as key to lifelong health and wellness and aims to inspire others to discover new sports and fitness activities through our programming at RRC Polytech.
Kristi Dorian – Recreation and Wellness Coordinator
After 20+ years as a health and wellness columnist and newspaper publisher, Kristi continues to expand her well-being expertise here at RRC Polytechnic. Her passion for planning and people is rooted in creativity, integrity and positivity. Kristi comes with extensive knowledge of the College from her previous positions as an ASL-English interpreter, Administrative Assistant and Cheers for Peers Coordinator.
