Katarina Swetlikoff

University of British Columbia Musical Theater Troupe Vice President - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, April 2023-Current)

I ensure that our productions represent a diverse group of performers, crew and executive members. We ensure that all marginalized groups are properly represented in our club, and the events we host. I have a personal mission to increase the representation of people with disabilities in our club and the greater performing arts committee, to a level that is representative of the student population. Accomplishments include of: two year EDI plan, EDI training for executive and creative team members, various events relating performing arts to mental health, equity, diversity and inclusion. 

Actor/Performing Member of Various Theatre Companies (September 2021-current)

Performing member of various roles within UBC's Musical Theatre Troupe and Theatre Under the Stars. Most recent credits contain of ensemble and supporting lead understudy in Theatre Under the Stars 2023 production of The Prom, an LGBTQ2+ coming of age musical. And a lead role in Fall 2023 production of UBC Musical Theatre Troupe, The Theory of Relativity a story regarding youth, mental health, trauma and interconnectedness. 

Bishop's University Mental Health Peer Support Group,  (September 2020 - November 2020)

While residing on campus at Bishop's University, I volunteered as part of the Peer Support group to help students who were struggling with mental health and feelings of isolation and loneliness during the pandemic. Duties include of assisting clinicians and fostering connection with students. 

Brockton School Student Council President for Health and Wellbeing (August 2018- June 2019)

Lead a team of 20+ students focusing on mental health initiatives. Initiatives include of Anxiety and Mood Disorders workshops with professionals, fundraising for the suicide crisis lines and children's hospitals, community projects such as random acts of kindness. During my time as President team growth increased by 50%.  

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