Jennifer Bell leaving Humber Athletics after 15 years

ETOBICOKE – Jennifer Bell, head athletic therapist, is leaving Humber varsity after 15 years with the Hawks.

Bell came to Humber in 2006 and has made a tremendous impact on athletic therapy at the college. She has provided exceptional care to thousands of varsity student-athletes, helping them overcome serious injuries and return to the field of play. She has also mentored hundreds of student athletic therapists completing their Athletic Therapy Certificate programs and has seen many of them go on to careers working in professional sports, with Canadian national teams and in private clinics.

"Jennifer's impact on the success of our programs has been immeasurable," said Ray Chateau, director of athletics. "She was a leader within the OCAA and CCAA to drive policy change and improve the delivery of care for all student-athletes, and she is widely respected by her colleagues and peers throughout the country. A true advocate for students, Jennifer's unwavering support for their care and her compassion for everyone are a true testament to her character. She will be greatly missed and we wish her all the best."

During Bell's 15-year tenure, Humber varsity captured a national-best 39 CCAA titles and a provincial-best 162 OCAA championships.

"I'm going to miss the people most, no question," said Bell. "I have worked with and for some amazing people who have supported me in so many different ways so I could grow professionally. I've always felt at home here at Humber because of the people and, while I am looking forward to this next chapter, I will miss everyone immensely."

Bell has travelled the globe as an athletic therapist, including stints with Canada's national field lacrosse team. In 2012, the U-19 men's team finished second at the world championships in Turku, Finland. Three years later, she was with the U-19 Canadian women's team that won its first-ever world championship in Edinburgh, Scotland, defeating the United States in the finals, 9-8.

Bell will now begin her career at the Hill Academy, an independent high school for dedicated student-athletes. Featuring the top lacrosse and hockey programs in the country, the Hill Academy has some notable alumni, including Brendan Lemieux and Mitch Marner.