Kayley Gregoire’s dedication to academic excellence is matched by her commitment to her peers’ success and to the well-being of those outside the UNB community. As a biology honours student, Kayley has combined her studies in the sciences with leadership, mentorship and service. As a peer mentor and volunteer teaching assistant in the faculty of science, Kayley has supported many first-year undergraduate students by creating an environment of openness, connection and support.
Experiences like these led Kayley to pursue leadership positions such as her role as co-chair of Connect the Thoughts, a student-led health case competition that challenges participants to develop evidence-based solutions to pressing healthcare issues in New Brunswick.
This spirit of involvement is reflected in her past participation in UNB’s Mental Health Association and UNB’s S.P.R.I.N.G. program, a weekly two-hour gym-and-swim initiative pairing children with disabilities with UNB students.
Kayley’s volunteer work extends beyond the university and reflects the same compassionate and respectful approach through her engagement with residents in long-term care homes in the community.
Her academic accomplishments are exceptional. With a 4.3 GPA, Kayley is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Sir Howard Douglas Award and multiple departmental prizes recognizing her promise in research and scholarship. She has further distinguished herself through funded research assistant positions focused on aging, long-term care and health systems.
Kayley Gregoire is graduating with a bachelor of science degree with honours in biology and will deliver her valedictory address in Fredericton on Wednesday, May 27 at 10 a.m.
Tanvi Pothukuchi is known for her commitment to student advocacy, academic excellence and inclusive leadership. As president and vice president of academic of the UNB Business Administration Undergraduate Society, she has worked to improve student engagement through case competitions, networking events, conferences and peer support initiatives that connect students with opportunities to grow personally and professionally.
Tanvi’s dynamic approach to leadership is grounded in a spirit of collaboration and community. She has served in various executive roles within the society, provided mentorship as a peer tutor and teaching assistant within the faculty of management, and acted as a liaison between students and faculty through committee and governance work. As a lead residence assistant, she helped maintain open, safe and welcoming communities where students could flourish. The supportive nature of this role regularly drew on Tanvi’s empathy, organizational and communication skills.
Her achievements in the classroom are equally impressive. A Dean’s List student, Tanvi received the Edwin Jacob Special University Scholarship and the UNB Student Union Leadership Award. She was also selected as a mentee with RBC’s Women in Investment Management Mentorship Program. These accomplishments reflect her strong academic foundation and a future focused on leading others and building strong, supported community networks.
Tanvi Pothukuchi is graduating with a bachelor of business administration degree with an honours in finance, major in economics and a concentration in international business. She will deliver her valedictory address in Fredericton on Wednesday, May 27 at 2:30 p.m.
Emma Disselkamp Royo is a creative, compassionate, and well-rounded leader who brings people together by creating a culture of support, expression and integrity.
As a student at the School of Leadership Studies, she embraced opportunities to build community across campus and beyond, using her voice, organizational skills and global perspective to foster meaningful connections and positive change.
Emma has held a wide range of leadership roles, including residence house president, student speaker and facilitator for major faculty events. She represented UNB internationally while working with a Bhutanese non-profit organization, where it hosted youth leadership workshops and camps that promoted democratic engagement and cross cultural understanding.
Equally at home, on stage or behind the scenes, Emma is a committed performer and songwriter who uses music as a way to tell stories, bring people together and create a sense of belonging. She has performed in UNB’s annual Red and Black Revue, at faculty coffee houses, and live on CHSR campus radio Rogers TV.
Her passion for service is evident in her fundraising work supporting cancer research and immigrant women’s access to mental health services, as well as her dedication as a youth ski racing coach at Crabbe Mountain.
Emma demonstrates confidence, creativity, and a desire to uplift others in all she does. Through her academic journey at UNB, she has consistently embodied integrity, collaboration and thoughtful engagement.
Emma Disselkamp Royo is graduating with a bachelor's degree in leadership studies and will deliver her valedictory address in Fredericton on Thursday, May 28 at 10 a.m.
Emma Mattinson is a highly accomplished engineering student driven by a passion for sustainability, inclusivity, leadership and problem solving. A chemical engineering student specializing in energy conversion, she brings enthusiasm and determination to every role she takes on, including serving as president and founder of UNB Engineers for a Sustainable World, holding various executive positions within the UNB Diversity within Engineering Society and contributing to several engineering student societies.
Emma has represented UNB at sustainability conferences, mentored first-year engineering students and held executive roles that promote equity, community building and professional development. As an undergraduate research assistant in the Advanced Renewables and Catalysis Lab, she contributes to research on clean energy generation, while her industry experience at C Therm Technologies allowed her to work with engineers, researchers and specialists from global companies and organizations such as NASA, Adidas, 3M and more.
Her academic record is exceptional. Emma has earned numerous awards, including the Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau Undergraduate Engineering Scholarship for Women, the UNB President’s Scholarship and more. In addition, she was named U Sports Academic.
All Canadian with UNB varsity track and field three times over. She is widely recognized for her commitment to sustainability, academic excellence and leadership.
Emma Mattinson is graduating with a bachelor of science degree in engineering with a major in chemical engineering and will deliver her valedictory address in Fredericton on Thursday, May 28 at 2:30 p.m.
Subeen Jang is committed to building supportive connections wherever she goes. As president of the UNB Saint John Nursing Society, she has led with empathy, purpose and a strong belief in collective success, fostering meaningful connections among their cohort.
Through her roles as a residence assistant, learning community student leader and nursing peer mentor, Subeen has consistently created spaces where students feel seen, supported and empowered to thrive.
A passionate advocate, she has represented nursing students on the Nursing Curriculum Committee, ensuring student voices are heard and working collaboratively with faculty to enhance learning experiences. Her leadership and advocacy roles extend beyond campus through her work tutoring high school students through the Teen Resource Centre, hosting music events in long term care homes and volunteering at church and elsewhere in the community.
Whether she is mentoring students or supporting peers in residence life, Subeen approaches every role with warmth, compassion and pragmatism.
Her academic excellence matches her leadership. As a Dean’s List student, she has balanced the rigours of nursing studies with exceptional service both on campus and within the broader Saint John community. Subeen exemplifies the values of dedication and care that live at the heart of the nursing profession.
Subeen Jang is graduating with a bachelor of nursing and will deliver her valedictory address in Saint John on Friday, May 29 at 3 p.m.
