Kari Walton Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, BC, CA

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

• Working alongside Dr. Cory Pedersen, co-investigators, and fellow research assistants in the Observations and Research in Gender and Sexuality Matters lab, we investigate a diverse range of topics related to the field.
• Research interests include: prejudice, (hetero)sexism, stereotyping, stigma, romantic relationships, sex
• Lab responsibilities include conducting literature searches and reviews, structuring methodological design, writing research ethics board applications for human participant testing, online survey development and.

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

• Working in collaboration with KPU's Sport, Recreation, and Health Promotion Program, I developed a six week resilience program for KPU students, funded by a Canadian Mental Health Association grant. The resilience.
• My role involved: reviewing the scientific literature on wellness; developing six modules addressing topics such as gratitude, sleep, exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, nature, and social connection; creating PowerPoint.

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

• Supported Dr. Jocelyn Lymburner with the development and execution of a new university course at KPU titled, ARTS 2000 The Science and Practice of Wellness. The course has been designed to improve student well-being.
• My role involved working closely with Dr. Lymburner to review the scientific literature on wellness and design applied lab materials, leading class members through the planned wellness activities during the lab.

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

• Worked alongside Dr. Jocelyn Lymburner on a project titled, “Promoting Social Connection and Combating Loneliness in the Aftermath of COVID-19”.
• My role as a Research Assistant involved: preparing and revising an extensive research ethics board application, developing an online survey and a focus group interview guide, recruiting and scheduling participants, as.
• I co-supervised 6 university students involved with the project and supported them in organizing and writing the associated research article.

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Conducted both quantitative and qualitative market research projects from start to finish, delivering detailed reports, presentations, and workshops with actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Utilized surveys, in-depth interviews, focus groups, and online discussion boards to address a wide variety of clients' research objectives.
• Skills include questionnaire and discussion guide design, survey programming & testing, moderating in-depth interviews and focus groups, data analysis, data presentation (charts, tables, and infographics), story.
• Member of the Social Responsibility Committee.

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

• Created a stable home environment for youth experiencing mental health issues, behavioural concerns, addictions, exploitation and/or street involvement.
• Supported clients in meeting their service plan goals and attending community appointments.
• Maintained boundaries, managed conflict, and responded to crisis situations.
• Completed detailed reports on client progress and behaviour; navigated basic online documentation programs.
• Worked in close liaison with Resource Coordinators, Crisis Workers, Program Supervisors, and Youth Workers; Communicated effectively with Child Protection Services, Social Workers, and RCMP officers.
• Performed basic household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and minor repairs.

Bachelor Of Arts (Honours), Psychology, Minor In Counselling, 3.8 Cgpa

Graduated with distinction 4.11 GPA - Counselling Minor

Master Of Arts - Ma, Gender, Sexuality In Global Politics