LAUREN BROOKE NEEVE
Acadia University Sociology Department
Oro Medonte,ON
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Sociology graduate and current Master of Sociology student with a strong academic and research background in disability, accessibility, belonging, and community inclusion. Experienced in qualitative research, individual interviews, and working with individuals with diverse needs and learning styles. Through accessibility support, youth coaching, and team leadership, has developed strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with a commitment to fostering inclusive environments that support individual participation, confidence, and well-being. Seeking to build on this interdisciplinary foundation through graduate study in Occupational Therapy.
Work History
University Teacher's Assistant
1 Month- Assisted with participation and attendance assessment, including review of attendance inputs and grading entries.
- Coordinated assignment proctoring and assumed instructional responsibility to cover class during professor absence.
- Evaluated midterm exams and weekly assignment submissions to determine learner progress and proficiency.
Research Assistant
1 Year 3 Months- Conducted environmental scans and literature reviews on age-friendly universities and healthy aging, informing best practices in age-inclusive post-secondary education.
- Collected and analyzed data on age-friendliness in university policies and programs, contributing insights to enhance campus environments.
- Contributed to community-engaged research aimed at assessing and strengthening age friendly practices at StFX.
- Supported research ethics processes for an independent research project, ensuring compliance and integrity in the Age-Friendly University initiative.
- Supported research ethics processes for a related independent research project connected to the initiative.
Undergraduate Honours Researcher
11 Months- Designed and conducted mixed-methods qualitative research examining accessibility and belonging among older adults who experience disability connected to the university environment.
- Created and implemented participant screening tools and surveys to gather demographic and experiential data, enhancing understanding of accessibility issues.
- Executed semi-structured interviews and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to extract key themes on accessibility and institutional navigation, informing future research directions.
- Oversaw research data management, adhered to ethical protocols, and presented findings through reports, thesis, and presentations, contributing to knowledge dissemination in the field.
Sociology Department Assistant
5 Months- Researched alumni, gathering and organizing detailed information to support departmental initiatives.
- Developed research, data management, and communication skills in collaborative environment, enhancing team effectiveness.
- Compiled relevant information to assist in creating alumni engagement strategies, strengthening department connections with former students.
Basketball Coach and Trainer
- Delivered on-court coaching and skill instruction to youth athletes with diverse skill levels and learning styles.
- Led drills and small-group training to enhance fundamental skills and game understanding, fostering athlete development.
- Adapted coaching approaches to support individual needs, confidence-building, and inclusive participation.
- Promoted teamwork and sportsmanship, creating a positive learning environment while ensuring camper safety and engagement.
- Next Level Basketball (Barrie, Ontario) (2024) | Next Level (St. Francis Xavier University) (2022-2026) | StFX Youth Basketball Camp (2022) | X-Women Spring Skills Training (2022-2026)
University Notetaker
1 Year- Delivered precise and comprehensive notes for students in accessibility learning centre across various courses (Classical Social Theory and Conceptions of Disability), enhancing students' understanding of course material.
- Upheld confidentiality and professionalism, safeguarding privacy and rights of students receiving academic accommodations.
- Partnered with professors and academic staff to align notes with course content and expectations, facilitating effective learning experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts ( First Class Honours) - Sociology, Subsidiary in Philosophy
- Recipient of the Canadian Sociological Association Undergraduate Award, which recognizes the top graduating Honours Sociology student at Spring Convocation. Selection is based on academic merit and the strength of the student's research.
- U Sports Academic All-Canadian [2023-2024] [2024-2025]
- Awarded to Academically Outstanding Student Athletes competing at the top level of University Sports while maintaining an 80% or higher average
- Dean's List (Top 25%) [2024-2025] [2025-2026]
- Awarded StFX Entrance Scholarship
- Honours Thesis: Belonging Across Boundaries: Refining Purpose and Resilience through Narratives of Aging and Disability in the University Environment
- Examined the lived experiences and narratives of individuals aged 55+ with disabilities connected to St. Francis Xavier University, with particular attention how they navigated the university environment in regard to accessibility, belonging, purpose, and resilience. The project involved primary qualitative data collection through interviews and surveys, supported by extensive theoretical engagement and qualitative analysis.
Master of Arts - Sociology
- Thesis Paper: "Community in Transition: Belonging and Aging with Intellectual Disabilities in Nova Scotia". This research focuses on how people aging with intellectual disabilities experience and develop a sense of belonging in their communities. Furthermore, how relationships, participation, and opportunities to make choices shape people's experiences of belonging, as well as what they identify as important to feeling connected to their communities.
- Athletic Scholarship, 2026-2027 from Acadia Women's Basketball
- Acadia Graduate Scholarship, 2026 from Acadia University, Department of Sociology
- Graduate Teaching Assistantship, 2026-2027 from Acadia University, Department of Sociology
Skills
Qualitative research experience
Qualitative analysis
Organizational skills
Detail-oriented multitasking
Communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Diversity and inclusion
Collaborative learning
Goal setting experience
Community integration
Team building
Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
- Awarded Canadian Sociological Association Award recognizing the top graduating Honours Sociology student at Spring Convocation. Selection is based on academic merit and the strength of the student's research.
- Achieved U Sports Academic All-Canadian (2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026)
Leadership
Captain and leader, Canadian University Basketball Team (U Sports)
- St. Francis Xavier University and Acadia University
- Competed in the U Sports league, the highest level of amateur basketball in the country
Team Captain, responsibilities included:
- 25 hours a week training throughout the school year
- Weekly travel for away games
- Volunteering and serving as team representative within the community
- Obtained an athletic scholarship all four years ($18, 500) and in Master's ($8000)
- Collaborated with a large number of diverse teammates to achieve competitive goals
- Applied coaching feedback to improve performance under pressure
- Earned StFX Female Athlete of the Week | December 1, 2024
STFX Student-Athlete Leadership Academy (2023 – 2026)
- Rising Leaders Certificate (2024) – The Leader in You (Lead by Example; Building Blocks of Effective Leadership)
- Veteran Leaders Certificate (2025) – Leading Others (Build and Enhance Team Culture; Leading with Values)
- Elite Leaders Certificate (2026) – Lead Your Team / Lead in Life (360 Leadership Assessment; Transition Leadership Skills from Sport to Career)
StFX Sociology Society Co-President (2024-2026)
- Co-led the Sociology Society, overseeing academic, social, and community-building initiatives
- Organized and hosted study nights, faculty-student mixers, and Society Night events to promote engagement and academic support.
- Managed Society's social media platforms to communicate events and increase student involvement.
- Collaborated with executive members and faculty to plan programming, coordinate logistics, and represent student interests.
StFX SAAC- Student Athlete Advisory Council (2024-2026)
- Represented the X-Women's Basketball team on the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, serving as a liaison between student-athletes and athletic administration.
- Communicated team perspectives, concerns, and feedback regarding policies, regulations, and the overall student-athlete experience.
- Participated in monthly council meetings to contribute to discussions on student-athlete welfare, leadership development, and departmental initiatives.
- Assisted in promoting a positive student-athlete image on campus through advocacy, engagement, and peer leadership.
- Supported initiatives aimed at enhancing inclusivity, equity, and community within the varsity athletic program.
- Helped disseminate important information from SAAC and the Athletic Department to teammates in a clear and timely manner.
- Contributed to community service and outreach initiatives designed to strengthen relationships between student-athletes and the wider community.
Certification
- Sex and Gender Certificate in: Biomedical Research, Primary Data Collection with Human Participants, the Analysis of Secondary Data from Human Participants
- TCPS 2: CORE 2022 | Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans
- StFX Student -Athlete Leadership Academy (2022-2026) | Rising Leaders Certificate (2024) – The Leader in You (Lead by Example; Building Blocks of Effective Leadership), Veteran Leaders Certificate (2025) – Leading Others (Build and Enhance Team Culture; Leading with Values), Elite Leaders Certificate (2026) – Lead Your Team / Lead in Life (360 Leadership Assessment; Transition Leadership Skills from Sport to Career)
Timeline
University Teacher's Assistant
Acadia University Sociology Department
09.2026 - CurrentRead More
Research Assistant
St. Francis Xavier University
05.2025 - 08.2026Read More
Undergraduate Honours Researcher
St. Francis Xavier University
05.2025 - 04.2026Read More
Basketball Coach and Trainer
Drive North Academy
01.2025 - 01.2025Read More
Sociology Department Assistant
St. Francis Xavier University
11.2024 - 04.2025Read More
University Notetaker
St. Francis Xavier University
01.2024 - 01.2025Read More
St. Francis Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts ( First Class Honours) from Sociology, Subsidiary in Philosophy
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Acadia University
Master of Arts from Sociology
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