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 Studies, Canadian 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.
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
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.
LET’S CONNECT
Department of Psychology
Social Science Centre
Located in: Western University
1151 Richmond St, London, ON N6G 2V4
Canada