Our Staff

Maryse Belleau, Senior Liaison Ambassador

Hi! My name is Maryse Belleau and I am the Senior Ambassador with Liaison Services. I started working with Liaison in my first year at Laurentian as a tour guide during recruitment events such as open houses. I graduated from Laurentian in June 2019 with an undergraduate degree in Geography and have come back to Laurentian starting this fall to pursue my degree in education. 

I fell in love with our stunning campus on my very first visit. With places on campus such as the Brenda Wallace reading room and the view from the roof of the Parker building, I knew Laurentian was the place for me. Going on my very first campus tour is what made me choose Laurentian, which is why I’m so passionate about giving campus tours to prospective students, incoming students and their family members. Most days you will find me at the Liaison front desk, but on the rare occasion that I am not there, I will probably be in Bell Park, lost in a book. 

Degree: B.A.

Extension: 3109 | Email: liaison@laurentian.ca

Region: Laurentian Campus

Pieter Breijer, Manager of Liaison Services

Hello! My name is Pieter Breijer and I am the Manager of Liaison Services.

I began working with Laurentian University as a lifeguard, swimming instructor and U12 competitive swimming coach for the Sudbury Laurentian Swim Club at the Jeno Tihyani Olympic Gold Pool. I have had the good fortune to travel through all of Ontario - as well as a handful of countries - to work with students who are interested in pursuing their passions as a Voyageur. Now, in my role as a manager, I work with an exceptionally dedicated group of individuals who strive to be an integral part of your post-secondary journey.

If you find yourself on campus - as a potential applicant or someone helping someone else through the process - stop by my office and have a coffee with me. I’d love to hear about your journey, what you hope to achieve during your time at Laurentian, and how my team and I can help.

Degree: BA (Hons) Law & Justice
Diploma: Human Resources Management

Extension: 3182 | Email: pj_breijer@laurentian.ca

Region: Canada 

Brianna Coffey, Liaison Officer

Hola my name is Brianna! I work as a Liaison Officer and I am very passionate about languages and travelling, which might explain why I love my job. In the fall I will be travelling to every corner throughout Central Ontario talking to grade 12 students. I am hoping to help as many students as I can kick start their very own post-secondary adventure.

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies with a double minor in French as a Second Language and Hispanic Studies

Extension: 3185 | Email: bcoffey@laurentian.ca

Region: Central Ontario

Roch Goulet, Liaison Coordinator

Hi my name Roch Goulet and I am a proud alumni of the 2018 class in which I graduated from a Bachelors in Arts with a Specialization in Psychology with a minor in Education. I currently work as a Liaison Coordinator within the Liaison Services team. In this role, I am responsible for developing and coordinating new initiatives for our Franco-Ontarian population.

Degree: BA specialization in Psychology 

Extension: 3190 | Email: rgoulet@laurentian.ca

Region: North

Connor Koch, Liaison Coordinator

My name is Connor Koch and I am a Liaison Coordinator at Laurentian University. I am primarily responsible for creating initiatives for Grade 10s, Grade 11s, Parents & Guidance Counsellors across Ontario. In the fall, I'll be in Southeastern Ontario (where I grew up!) speaking to Grade 12 students! You can usually find me reading a political biography or the newspaper.

Degree: BA, B.Ed.

Extension: 3188 | Email: ckoch@laurentian.ca

Region: Durham, Peterborough, Nurthumberland, Hastings & Prince Edward, Frontenac, Lennox, Kawartha

Mélanie Racine, Liaison Coordinator

Hello, my name is Mélanie Racine! I completed my Bachelor’s of Science in Biochemistry at Laurentian University and I loved it so much I continued to do my Masters of Science. Now, I work in Liaison Services as a coordinator. My portfolio focuses on transfer students from college or university and high school students outside of Ontario. I love being able to help guide students through their next steps of post-secondary education.

Degree: M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences

Extension: 3189 | Email: mracine@laurentian.ca

Region: All transfer students and Canadian out of province students

Ra’anaa Brown, Events & Communications Coordinator

My name is Ra’anaa (\’Rah-Anna\) Brown! I completed both my Bachelors of Architectural Studies and Masters of Architecture at Laurentian’s downtown McEwen School of Architecture. I have been a part of the Liaison team since my first year as a part time Events Ambassador and my love for Liaison Services has only grown and developed since then. After a short break, I am back as the Interim Events and Communications Coordinator. 

Degree: Bachelors of Architectural Studies with a Minor in Ancient Studies & Certificate of Bilingualism, Masters of Architecture 

Extension: 3100 | Email: rbrown1@laurentian.ca

Kathryn Kettle, Liaison Officer

My name is Kathryn Kettle and I am a Liaison Officer at Laurentian University. I graduated in 2019 and am a proud alumna of the Biomedical Biology program. Some of my favourite memories at Laurentian include my involvement in student government, Relay for Life, and Model Parliament. I grew up in Sudbury, and whether hiking, playing sports, or spending time at camp, there is nothing I enjoy more than being outdoors.

Degree: B.Sc. Specialization in Biomedical Biology

Extension: 3103 | Email: kkettle@laurentian.ca 

Katey Krauss, Liaison Officer

Hi/bonjour my name is Katey, a Liaison Officer for Laurentian University. I began working with Liaison as a tour guide in my third year, continued into my fourth, and loved it here so much I stayed after completing my degree! Laurentian has given me so much throughout the years that I wanted to stay a little longer to help provide the same feeling to incoming students. 

Some of the things unique to Laurentian that have been huge factors in how much I love this school include the rich biodiversity of the area, the welcoming atmosphere of not only the students but also the staff, as well as the fact that Laurentian makes it more than possible to get supported academically through the rapport you are able to build with professors and centers like the academic advising office. 

Degree: Bachelors of Science with an Honours Specialization in Psychology

Extension: 3180 | Email: kkrauss@laurentian.ca