Dr. Danelle Kabush brings over 20 years of experience as an educator, researcher,
practitioner, and consultant. She began her career in applied sport psychology,
motivation science, and athlete mental health, and has since held diverse roles in
clinical counselling and sport psychology consulting. Her professional background includes
work as a Mental Performance Consultant with the Canadian Sport Institute, Private
Practice Clinician/Consultant, and Sessional Instructor. More recently, she has held a
variety of multifaceted leadership positions in higher education, serving as Academic
Program Director, Capstone Research Coordinator, Internship Coordinator, and Faculty
Member.
Dr. Kabush holds a PhD in Psychology and an MA in Human Kinetics (Sport
Psychology) from the University of Ottawa, as well as a BSc in Psychology and a BA in
French from the University of Washington, where she was an NCAA All-American in
Track and Field. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BCACC and a
Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) with AAASP/CSPA. Danelle is
passionate about the transformative experience of graduate education and is eager to
leverage her previous leadership experience and collaborate with the Yorkville team to
continue to build the Doctorate program. She is committed to fostering a culture of trust,
open communication, and continuous improvement.
