Undergraduate Research Assistants
Anna Can (they/she/theirs)
Anna is an undergraduate student in the Psychology Specialization program. They are interested in research on developmental psychology and neurodiversity, particularly among youths and communities of colour. This passion is underscored by her new role as a volunteer Crisis Responder team at Kids Help Phone. Anna aspires to pursue graduate studies in clinical psychology around these topics.
Ellfie Chen (she/her/hers)
Ellfie is a graduate of the Psychology Honours program. Her research interests center around improving prevention measures and treatments of psychopathology in youth, with a focus on intersectionality, specifically gender, sociocultural influences, and parental involvement. With aspirations to pursue a career in teaching after her graduate studies, she is also interested in school-based interventions to address learning disorders and disruptive behavioural issues in children and adolescents.
Emmanuelyn Valente (she/her/hers)
Emmanuelyn is an undergraduate student in the Psychology Honours program and the Child Studies program. Her research interest is emotion regulation in early childhood, particularly on how family and educational environments influence children's socio-emotional development. She aspires to pursue graduate studies in clinical psychology to support children facing behavioural challenges. Her vision is to collaborate with children, their families, and educators to provide accessible, research-informed interventions tailored to each child's unique needs.
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Lilith Sarafian
Lilith is an undergraduate student in B.A. Honours in Psychology. Her experiences living in multiple countries have provided her with a unique cross-cultural perspective on human behaviour, health, and well-being. She is passionate about pediatric health psychology. Lilith is especially interested in how families navigate medical and psychological challenges and how technology can be leveraged to enhance treatment planning and interventions. She aspires to combine creativity, cultural knowledge, and psychological expertise to develop innovative strategies for improving healthcare outcomes for children and their families.
Phoorani Selvan (she/her/hers)
Phoorani is an undergraduate student in the Psychology Specialization and Child Studies program. She is passionate about research in developmental, cultural, and clinical psychology, with a focus on childhood trauma and resilience and minority mental health. Phoorani is particularly interested in improving prevention methods, support systems and resources for children and their families. She aspires to further explore these areas in her graduate studies and contribute to inclusive research and practices.
Shaelynne Chassé
Shaelynne is an undergraduate student in the Psychology Specialization program. Her research interests focus on developmental psychology, with a particular emphasis on environmental influences. She is also passionate about representation and inclusion in the research field. She aspires to pursue graduate studies in clinical psychology.