Heather Dominey: Administrative Assistant

I provide support to our staff, students, and other university departments. You will find me waiting to help you as your first point of contact when visiting the Centre.

After working for the Cosmetology Association for 10 years, I started my career at Dalhousie in 2004 as a program assistant and finance clerk for the College of Continuing Education. I enjoy helping others, so came to Student Academic Success Services in 2010. Wanting to provide the best experience for students visiting the Centre, I have dedicated myself to providing a welcoming service to all of our students. I have learned from seeking out professional development opportunities, but the best knowledge I have gained comes from the students who have shared their experiences.

I grew up in Middle Sackville, just outside of the city, but now enjoy living in Halifax with my husband and son. During the summer, I enjoy the ocean while staying in Chester. 

I look forward to meeting and welcoming you to the Bissett Student Success Centre!

How I identify: White, cisgender, female, mother, wife, daugher, sister, aunt.

Pronouns: she, her, hers

Joy Toney-Goodwin: Employer Engagement & Career Events Coordinator

I grew up in Shady Spring in the beautiful mountains West Virginia, I went to Shady Spring Elementary School, Shady Spring Junior High and Shady Spring High School. I went to a multi-cultural university in West Virginia, where living with a Japanese student for one year was part of the non-academic requirement for graduation.

I graduated university with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Minor in Chemistry. During my time in university I met and later married a gentleman from Shelburne, Nova Scotia who was an entrepreneur. Helping him establish his first distribution company for foliar applications for golf greens made me realize that my dream of becoming a doctor was trumped by an insatiable thirst to learn more about business.

Prior to joining the Bissett Student Success Centre as the Employer Engagement & Career Events Coordinator I was fortunate to have a successful 15-year career in enterprise sales and business development covering territories across Canada and the United States. What I learned at the end of this run was that success meant long hours, significant time away from my husband and two sons, and money was not enough of a driver for the sacrifices in family and values.

Using my experience in employer development in Career Services was the best decision I have ever made. I can honestly say I have a work-life balance, I am mindful of the impact my work has on our student population, and my role, is a reflection of my what I value in life. It is never lost on me how lucky I am to be a part of this incredible team here at Dalhousie University.

Outside of Work: I’m a simple person, I have really old-fashioned values, my husband, my sons and my brindle boxer Bella are my purpose in this life, and I try to parent and partner mindfully.

Hobbies: Building memories with loved ones through cooking food with local ingredients, going camping with our tow-behind, engaging with people anywhere.

How I Identify: Mom, Wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cis-gender female, friend

Amy McEvoy: Student Success Advisor

In my 15-year career in Student Affairs I have been fortunate to work in orientation, transition programs, communications, recruitment, learning and instructional development, and advising. Much of my experience has been working with new students and supporting their successful transition to university life. I received my Master's of Education, with a specialization in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Calgary, and have conducted research in student retention and student satisfaction.  

Like many students, I wasn't 100% sure what I wanted to study when I began my university studies. I explored both Arts and Sciences before I found my perfect academic fit. Now I have the privilege of helping students navigate their university journey and I'm excited to share my knowledge and expertise with them. I work primarily with first- and second-year Arts and Science students, as well as first-year Engineering students.

As an advisor, I am passionate about empowering students to meet their academic, career, and personal goals. I can work with you to help you explore your interests, connect you to resources and supports, and help you develop a plan for success!

How I identify: Mother, daughter, sister, spouse, sports fan, and the first in my family to attend university.

Clifton Strengths: Individualization, Learner, Includer, Developer, Input

Cheyenne Henry: Student Success Advisor

I was born and raised in Winnipeg. As an Anishnaabe (Ojibway) woman from the Prairies, I would also like to acknowledge the Mi’kma’ki territory I now reside in. I am honoured to be exposed to the rich culture and traditions of the Mik’maq. 

I received my Bachelor of Arts from the University of Manitoba in 2004. I spent many years working in community development in Winnipeg’s inner-city as well as academic advising and program coordinating with the University of Winnipeg. I have extensive experience working with urban Indigenous communities and inner-city communities in areas of housing, poverty, economic and community development, adult literacy, and learning and youth programming. I am also a visual artist who has contributed to many community arts projects and programming in Manitoba. 

I am excited to have joined Dalhousie’s Bissett Student Success Centre in the summer of 2017. I believe learning is a lifelong journey, and students come to university to not only gain knowledge and a degree but also to contribute ideas, to inspire and be inspired, connect to peers, and gain new experiences. These are all important and vital part of one’s educational path. I aspire to always provide an environment where students feel safe, heard, and encouraged to seek out and share pieces of their journey with me. I look forward to serving our diverse, progressive and ambitious students of Dal! 

How I Identify: Anishinaabekwe (Ojibway woman), single parent, mother, daughter, sister, artist

Clifton Strengths: Developer, Arranger, Empathy, Connectedness and Responsibility

Pronouns: She, her, hers

Makenna Cooke: Student Success Advisor
Hello! I am an alumnus of Dalhousie having completed both my Bachelor of Science in psychology and my Bachelor of Social Work here. I’m from Herring Cove, a small coastal community just outside Halifax, and have lived in Nova Scotia for most of my life. I completed the first half of my first undergraduate degree at Bishop’s University in Quebec before transferring to Dalhousie. 

As a transfer student, and as a student who studied away from home, I know how difficult it can be to get your bearings in a new place and get acquainted with all of the different resources that are available to you in university. I hope to be someone you can count on to help you develop a plan to achieve your goals, navigate through the opportunities/resources available to you in university, and celebrate your successes!  

Fun facts about me: I have a little black cat named Jasmine, I love living so close to the ocean, and one of my favorite things to do is go see a movie!  

How I identify: Cisgender female, white, sister, daughter, able-bodied, friend.

Clifton Strengths: Relator, Harmony, Connectedness, Arranger, Responsibility

Pronouns: she, her, hers