Developmental Psychobiology Lab PI: Gerald Giesbrecht Providing research support on tasks pertaining to the Pregnancy during the Pandemic (PDP) Study, with over 11,000 enrolled participants across Canada, investigating the associations among exposure to objective hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, perceived stress, and psychological distress in pregnant individuals and developmental outcomes in their children. • Manage meticulous preparation, shipping, processing, and auditing of over 1,000 biological samples (stool and saliva) and questionnaires.• Direct comprehensive data audits and maintain accurate logs of participant questionnaire data, ensuring data integrity and reliability. • Train new students, volunteers, and staff in sample packaging and processing techniques, improving team efficiency and skill level.• Developed organizational and operational procedures for the bio sample package processing and data entry, ensuring 99% sample integrity. • Trained volunteers and staff hair segmenting procedures for cortisol analysis and contributed to the hair-segmenting protocol by developing novel organizational strategies.

Developmental Psychobiolgy Lab PI: Gerald Giesbrecht Project: The role of the autonomic nervous system (Heart Rate Variability - HRV) in mediating anxiety and academic performance in preschool children. Skills: Segmented, coded, and cleaned 500+ Heart Rate Variability records, utilizing IBI Adult Heart Rate Variability Certification for accurate and efficient data management. Leveraged SPSS statistical software to conduct comprehensive analyses of Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC) and Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI-IV) scores. Conferences: ACHRI Student Symposium (August 2022)

Kurrasch Lab for Developing Brains - Genetic Molecular Neuroscience PI: Deborah KurraschPost Doc: Parisa MoazenProject: Sex dimorphisms of the underlying mechanisms of vasopressin neuron expression in the hypothalamus Skills: Utilized lab techniques such as DNA and RNA extraction, mouse brain dissection and harvesting, PCR, qPCR, and ddPCR on 150+ mouse samples, enhancing lab insights into hypothalamic estrogen receptors' role in neurodevelopment.Conferences: Hotchkiss Brain Institute Symposium (August 2023)Funded by Neuroscience Summer Research Studentship

As a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, I played a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of pool users, vigilantly monitoring swimming activities and promptly responding to emergencies. In addition to my lifeguarding duties, I imparted vital swimming skills and water safety knowledge to children aged 2-10 through both group and private lessons.

As a Swim Instructor, I specialized in providing both private and group lessons to children and adults with disabilities, adapting teaching methods to meet individual needs and ensuring an inclusive, supportive learning environment. My approach was centered on building trust and confidence, significantly enhancing swimming skills and promoting water safety for all students.

In my role as a Swim Instructor, I led group swim lessons for a diverse age group of children ranging from 2 to 14 years old, emphasizing not only the development of swimming techniques but also the importance of teamwork and discipline in a group setting. My tailored approach to each age group and skill level ensured a positive and encouraging learning environment, fostering a love for swimming and a strong foundation in water safety. This experience honed my skills in managing group dynamics and effectively communicating with a broad age range, contributing significantly to the students' progress and enjoyment of the sport.