Role
Mental Health First Aid Trainer
Jennifer Kavanaugh has 20 years of experience working and advocating in the mental health field. She holds and undergraduate degree in psychology, diploma in social services and certificates in concurrent disorders and trauma counselling level 1 for frontline workers. Her extensive experience varies from working at local community mental health agencies providing case management and crisis support, working in post secondary education both as an educator and working one to one to support post secondary students while also facilitating groups and mental health awareness events. She is also a child and youth worker for a local school board supporting the mental health of primary and secondary aged students.
Jennifer is a certified yoga instructor and farmer, she offers wellness and nature events on her farm by bringing together her passion for wellness, nature and animals.