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I am a PhD Candidate in Social Psychology, with a specialization in Migration and Ethnic Relations, at Western University, London, Ontario. I have acquired my B.A. (Honours) and M.A. in Culture, Health, and Human Development (Psychology) at University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.


My research areas include intersectionality theory; gender roles and stereotypes; immigration and settlement; and race, ethnicity, and culture. I have published in a number of peer-reviewed outlets (e.g., Journal of GLBT Family StudiesCanadian Journal of Native Studies and Psychology & Sexuality). I also engage in community work that focuses on immigrant-specific services in Ontario, and the lived experiences of immigrant and racialized women.


In future, I aspire to become a feminist social psychologist and adopt an intersectionality lens in my pedagogical and community work. In my free time, I like to go shopping, watch science-fiction and action movies, travel with my family, and cuddle my darling pet dog, Dribble.

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EDUCATION

September 2021 - Present

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Western University

London, Ontario, Canada


Major: Social Psychology

Specialization: Migration and Ethnic Relations

Thesis: Experiences of Immigrant Women in Canada During the COVID-19 Pandemic

September 2019 - August 2021

MASTER OF ARTS

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Major: Psychology

Specialization: Culture, Health, and Human Development

Thesis: Lighter-Skinned and Beautiful? Investigating Shadeism Amongst South Asian Women in Canada

September 2014 - June 2018

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS)

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Major: Psychology


Thesis: Disgust and Homonegativity Toward Gay Men and Lesbian Women: A Comparative Analysis

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Background & Expertise

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

February 2023 - Present

Network for Economic and Social Trends

Western University, London, Ontario

Assist in developing a survey on Qualtrics, submitting an ethics application, as well as analyzing and writing a report on the findings.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

September 2021 - Present

Pathways to Prosperity (P2P) Canada

Western University, London, Ontario

Assist in organizing the Pathways to Prosperity (P2P) National Conference; and collect, analyze, and write reports on data related to immigration and settlement attitudes and evaluation of P2P events.

RESEARCHER

February - December 2022

London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP)

City of London

8-month contract research work that includes working on an environmental scan for London and Middlesex and assisting with a series of consultations with local organizations.

RESEARCHER

February - July 2022

Research & Evaluation Branch; Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Government of Canada


2-month contract-based work on a research project, including tasks such as developing a workplan and outline, collecting and analyzing secondary data, and preparing a final report within the assigned timeline.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

September 2019 - August 2021

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK

Assisted in two research projects: 1) content and discourse analyses on web discourses of disability and romantic relationships; and 2) evaluation of the First Year Research Experience (FYRE) program via surveying and interviewing FYRE students about their experiences.

FIRST YEAR RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (FYRE) COACH

September 2019 - April 2021

Undergraduate Research Initiative

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK

Collaborated with FYRE faculties who taught Women and Gender Studies courses. Mentored first-year students navigate the research process, developed weekly research skills webinars to help them accomplish their research, directed them to additional opportunities and research support, and communicated with them in-person or remotely via direct one-on-one or group instruction, coaching, referral, meetings or others (email or Blackboard).

RESEARCH LAB COORDINATOR

July 2018 - March 2020

Saskatchewan Equity, Equality, and Diversity (SEED) Lab

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK

Led and collaborated with multiple lab projects, published peer-reviewed articles, mentored honours students and undergraduate research assistants, as well as maintained and updated the lab website, equipment, and social media accounts.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT

September 2017 - April 2018

Department of Psychology

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK

Proctored midterm and final exams in the first- and second-year psychology classes. Organized the Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference in April 2018, along with a faculty member and another honours student.

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LET’S CONNECT

Department of Psychology

Social Science Centre

Located in: Western University

1151 Richmond St, London, ON N6G 2V4

Canada

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