2024-25 Executive Team
Sydney White is one of this year’s co-presidents for Psi Chi! She has been a part of the team for 4 years as a Member-at-Large, Secretary, and Social Media Coordinator. Sydney is in her 5th year of her HBSc Psychology undergraduate with a minor in Biology. She is on the Lakehead Varsity Track and Field Team, specifically on the women’s sprint team. Outside of school, Sydney works as a Clinical Assistant at the Harbourview Family Health Team. After her undergraduate studies, Sydney would like to continue her education in Public Health or another related field of Health Sciences.
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Aashvi Gupta is a co-president of Psi Chi Lakehead University for the upcoming year. In summer of 2024, she graduated with Specialized Honours in Psychology from Lakehead University. Aashvi is deeply passionate about conducting research and addressing the gaps in access to care in Northwestern Ontario. During her free time, Aashvi enjoys being outdoors.
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Ahmad Naeem serves as Vice President of Psi Chi for this academic year. He is currently in his fourth year, pursuing a Specialized HBSc in Psychology. His thesis focuses on exploring the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI). Outside of his academic work, Ahmad is employed at the Bay & Algoma Health Center and enjoys playing soccer in his free time.
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Ananya Mody is a 3rd year Psychology student and is the Secretary of Psi Chi this year! She hopes to work in child welfare and later become a psychotherapist specializing in addictions, childhood trauma, and substance abuse. In her free time, she likes to play the guitar, collect stationary, and be outside with nature.
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Eden Temerigha (they/them) is the treasurer for Psi Chi this school year. They are currently in their fourth year of Psychology and after graduation hopes to pursue an education in Social Work. Eden likes to hang out with friends, take walks, and crochet. In their spare time, you can find Eden with their wips or snuggled up with a good book. Eden is really looking forward to the year and being a part of this.
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Isabella Escobar is this year’s social media coordinator! She is currently in the 2nd year of a Specialized Honours Psychology degree here at Lakehead. Isabella is intending to pursue a double minor in Anthropology and Women’s Studies. Her interests are neuropsychology, gender and evolutive psychology. Isabella is also planning to pursue grad school in the future! Outside of school, she likes to sculpt, read, craft, and watch movies.
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Chyenne Panetta is the volunteer coordinator for this year’s Psi Chi Executive Team. Chyenne is in her final year doing a Specialized Honours degree in Psychology. She is currently working on her undergrad thesis on mental health stigma. She plans on continuing her education after graduation to achieve a PhD in Experimental or Clinical Psychology. Chyenne is looking forward to serving you on the Psi Chi team and hopes for another successful year full of fun events!
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Katie is a 2024 graduate from the Specialized HBA Psychology program. Her undergraduate thesis involved mental health for Indigenous youth living rurally in Northwestern Ontario, and healthcare seeking outcomes in young Indigenous populations. She enjoys doing research in the district and conducting hands-on data collection in-community, and is interested in topics like data sovereignty. Katie is a lab coordinator and research assistant for the Coping Research Lab and the Substance Use Research Group. In the future, Katie hopes to continue her education in psychology through pursuit of a Master’s in clinical or counselling psychology. Outside of her work in the lab, Katie enjoys cross country skiing, riding horses, spending time outdoors, and hanging out with her cat Shamu.
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Zoe Murphy (she/her) is remaining on our board as Outgoing President for the 2024-25 academic year. This will be her fourth year on Psi Chi; she’s previously held the roles of Social Media Coordinator, Vice President, and President. Zoe graduated from the Honours Bachelor of Science (Specialized Honours in Psychology) program in May 2023, and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Lakehead University’s Master of Health Sciences program. You can also find her working behind the counter at Student Central! During her free time, Zoe enjoys going for hikes and adventures, as well as spending time with family and friends.
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Laija Beaulieu (she/her) is an Outgoing President of Psi Chi! She has previously held the positions of Secretary and President of Psi Chi and is very excited about the upcoming events our team is planning for this year. Laija is currently a PhD student in the Health Sciences program at Lakehead University. Her main goal is to advocate for equity in healthcare/healthcare access for children who have been impacted by congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) and their families in our Northern area. Laija enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her wonderful son. Laija aspires to continue research after her studies, become a professor, and have a role in community healthcare to make a difference in our northern region for marginalized and stigmatized populations.
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Dylan is a Past President of Psi Chi, and an undergraduate student in the specialized honors psychology program with a minor in biology. He is a student investigator in the Sensory Neuroscience and Perception Lab, researching the effects of multisensory integration on voluntary motor control. Dylan enjoys hiking, running, programming, and drinking coffee.
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Irine Joseph is a fourth-year HBSc Psychology student from Kerala, India. With a strong academic focus on victimization, Irine is currently engaged in thesis and lab work that reflects her passion for understanding the complexities of the human mind. As a proud international student, she is eager to continue her academic journey with a strong interest in Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology, and Neuropsychology for her future studies. Irine also contributes as an undergraduate member of the Teaching and Learning Senate Committee and Advertising coordinator of NeuRIG. In addition to her academic and committee work, she volunteers at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital and finds joy in the arts, especially dance and music.
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Carlie Maximus-Skribka (She/Her) is currently a Member-At-Large on Lakehead’s Psi Chi executive team. She is a graduate of the Specialized HBA Psychology program and is currently working as a researcher in the Integrated Cognition & Emotion Lab (ICE) here at Lakehead. Her research interests include neuropsychology and clinical neuroscience. Carlie hopes to pursue a graduate degree within the field of neuropsychology with research surrounding concussions, sport-related post-concussion syndrome, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Outside of school, Carlie enjoys long distance running, discussing current sporting events, listening to Taylor Swift, and occasionally indulging in reality television series like The Bachelor.
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Caroline Dorey (she/her) is a member-at large on this year’s Psi Chi Executive Team. She is in her third year of the Specialized HBA Psychology program, with a concentration in Gender and Women’s Studies. Caroline’s research interests focus on Indigenous women’s and youth mental health and mood disorders. Caroline hopes to pursue a career in medicine as a child and adolescent Psychiatrist working in remote Northern communities in Ontario.
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Fatima Azhar is a member-at-large this year on Lakehead’s Psi Chi executive team. She is currently in her third year of the Specialized HBSc Psychology program. Her research interests are neuropsychology and disorders. After graduation, Fatima hopes to pursue a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology or attend medical school! When she gets the chance, Fatima loves to travel and explore new places as well as spend quality time with friends and family.
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