Laurier Athletics - Waterloo Campus

Brianna Bowman

A fifth-year kinesiology and physical education major from Toronto, On. 

A dedicated leader, athlete, and mentor, serving as Assistant Captain of Laurier Women’s Hockey (2023-2025) while earning Academic All-Canadian honours (2023/24). 

Passionate about team culture, mentorship, and growing female representation in hockey, she coaches with the Waterloo Ravens and participates in Hockey Canada’s Creating Coaches Program. 

Committed to empowering young athletes, fostering confidence, and making a lasting impact on and off the ice. 

Miranda Campbell  

A fifth-year business administration student from Toronto, On.  

As captain of the Varsity Women’s Basketball team, she played a key role in shaping team culture, fostering accountability, and leading with resilience. 

Beyond the court, she mentors student-athletes as an Academic Coach, serves as Co-President of the Golden Hawk Council, and volunteers as a basketball coach and community leader.

Passionate about empowering young athletes, she strives to leave a legacy of leadership, mentorship, and lasting impact.  

Miranda is also a three-time Academic All-Canadian. 

Kristi Godkin 

A fourth-year business administration student fromOrleans, On.   

Kristi is the Co-Captain of the Laurier Varsity Golf Team. A two-time OUA First-Team All-Star and multiple-time tournament champion, she proudly represented Team Canada at the 2024 FISU World University Games. 

Beyond sports, she is a passionate mentor and leader, founding TopShot Hockey,  to coach young female athletes, volunteering with First Tee Golf Canada, and serving on the Golden Hawk Council to support community initiatives. 

As an Athlete Academic Coach, she empowers fellow students to succeed in both academics and athletics. 

Maya Robinson  

A third-year kinesiology and physical education major from Belgrave, On. 

A dedicated Laurier varsity student- athlete with our cross country & track team, Maya represented the university at the 2024 OUA Cross-Country Championship and contributed to a school-record-holding 4x800m relay team. 

Beyond competition, Maya is passionate about coaching and mentorship, guiding young athletes through Special Olympics, Laurier Unified Basketball, Wingham Minor Soccer, and high school track and field. 

Maya's leadership fosters inclusivity, confidence, and sportsmanship, empowering the next generation of athletes. 

Keynote Speaker

The organizing committee is thrilled to announce that Katherine Henderson, President & CEO of Hockey Canada, will be the evening's keynote speaker.
 
Katherine Henderson was named president and chief executive officer of Hockey Canada on July 4th, 2023. At the gala on March 27th, Katherine will share some of the behind-the-scenes work Hockey Canada is doing to help grow the women's & girl's game in Canada. 
 
Previously Katherine served as the chief executive officer of Curling Canada, where she successfully led initiatives to introduce new Canadians to the sport, spearheaded pay equity for Canada's men's and women's curling teams, and drove a financial turnaround of the organization's business model.
 
A leader in the greater sports community, Katherine was the senior vice-president of marketing and revenue for the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games organizing committee and held progressive roles in marketing and branding with Whirlpool Corporation, Colgate Palmolive Canada, Campbell Soup Canada and General Mills Canada.
 
 Katherine's leadership and dedication to advancing women's hockey will undoubtedly inspire all in attendance.