UWaterloo Alumni Podcasts

Ep. 3: Resilience feat. Landon Jennings (BA ’17, MA ’19)

March 09, 2020 UWaterloo Alumni
UWaterloo Alumni Podcasts
Ep. 3: Resilience feat. Landon Jennings (BA ’17, MA ’19)
Show Notes

What does meaningful work look like to you? Do you remember the moment you found your sense of purpose?Landon Jennings dedicated herself to a career serving others after she went through a really hard time in her life. One day in Grade 9, she heard her name called over the school’s PA system, with instructions to go to the principal’s office. When she arrived, she found her mom waiting for her, along with the police. That day, Landon recalled memories she’d tried to repress. Her best friend had been abusing her for the last two years. More victims had been identified, and Landon’s best friend was going to be charged with aggravated assault. From there, Landon had to figure out how to cope with the trauma and rebuild her life. It took time and resilience, but today, her experience motivates her to help others through her work as a fundraiser and community builder.She works at St. Paul’s University College at Waterloo, and she’s with me today to talk about her journey.