Carolyn Veeder is an avid artist, crafting adorable stuffies and painting lush landscapes and imaginative scenes.

“I find my work extremely satisfying, doing my small part to help support the tremendous work our faculty researchers do to advance heath initiatives around the globe.”

Carolyn Veeder is the Research Finance Assistant in the Faculty of Health and Social Development. In this role, she is responsible for providing comprehensive, core financial and administrative support to all researchers within the faculty.

She has always possessed a curious mind, eager to learn new things to share with others. Arts and crafts help to satisfy her unquenchable thirst for knowledge, giving her an avenue to express her creativity and share smiles and laughter with friends and loved ones. She has generously gifted many of her creations to faculty and staff, and their children.

What do you enjoy most about your role?

CV: This role is by far the best I have had in my career life because of the people I have the pleasure to work alongside. My co-workers are caring, kind and respectful individuals which creates a peaceful and friendly work environment that makes coming to the office a joy. I find my work extremely satisfying, doing my small part to help support the tremendous work our faculty researchers do to advance heath initiatives around the globe.

What are your passions outside of work?

CV: My passions are learning and sharing. I have been blessed in my life in so many ways, with good health, income and most importantly, I have always known love. I believe as an individual who has been given so much, it is my duty to give back in any way I can, even if it is just giving someone something to smile about.

What is a healthy habit or philosophy you live by?

CV: For decades, every new year I have chosen one new small healthy habit to focus on to change for life; for example, 20 years ago I started daily flossing, and these little adjustments have served me well in maintaining my health as I have aged. Of late, I have been focusing on my mental health, and that of the people around me as well. In the days of instant media bombarding us with alarming news, I am reminded to put my phone down and focus on the gratefulness in my heart for my extremely good life in Canada filled with safety, friends and love.