Meet Student Leader Taylor Mueller

Nipissing University is pleased to have recognized Taylor Mueller from Tamworth with the Dave Marshall Leadership Award, one of it's most prestigious accolades.

Annually, 25 full-time students are recognized with a Dave Marshall Leadership Award. These students have made an outstanding extracurricular contribution to their academic program, to the campus, or to the greater community. They have demonstrated leadership, initiative, commitment, and an ability to motivate and influence others toward the betterment of Nipissing University.

This award is a prestigious, non-monetary award in recognition of the dedication and leadership Dr. Dave Marshall demonstrated during his 18 years of consecutive service as the Dean of Education and President and Vice Chancellor of Nipissing University. Dr. Marshall’s tenure at Nipissing University is a reflection of his commitment to higher education, vision for the future, and leadership in external community service. These were all characteristics reflective of Dr. Marshall’s position at Nipissing University and are qualities embodied in the students chosen for this award.

Taylor is working towards a Master of Science in Kinesiology.

Taylor has demonstrated her campus leadership by taking the initiative to launch the #iamstrongher campaign which featured a week of events on the topic of positive body image including Mirrorless Monday, Talk About it Tuesday, What We Love About Our Body Wednesday, Smash the Scale, and Feel Good Friday.

For Mirrorless Monday, the mirrors in restrooms across campus were covered for the day and students were encouraged to be good to themselves and their bodies regardless of appearance. Talk About it Tuesday engaged students in an online discussion about why body positivity is important to them. What We Love About Our Body Wednesday asked students to write down what they love about their bodies to be posted around campus. The Smash the Scale event invited students to physically smash a scale to show that a number on a scale does not determine their self-worth. The week culminated with Feel Good Friday, which featured a body positive Zumba class.

Taylor is a kind, caring, hardworking individual. She strives to empower others to be the best they can be. Upon graduation, Taylor would like to become a fundraiser. Specifically, she would like to work for a nonprofit that raises funds for eating disorder awareness, prevention, and treatment. Taylor would like to see the #iamstrongher campaign implemented on other university campuses so that the message can reach even more women and girls.

The university community congratulates Taylor on her Dave Marshall Leadership Award in the Campus Category!