Candidats:<\/strong><\/p>\n Dear CPA Student Section, I am writing to express my interest in the position of Chair-Elect within the CPA Student Section. Supporting and advocating for students is a core value that has always guided my work. As a clinical psychology graduate student, I was elected by my cohort and the cohort below to represent them on the University of Saskatchewan Clinical Executive Committee. In this role, I expanded student wellness initiatives and created opportunities for community-building across psychology disciplines and cultural backgrounds. I organized inclusive team-based events and advocated for student-led projects, such as program social media initiatives. My aim has always been to be someone my peers can trust, someone who listens, shows up, and advocates for their success. It would be an honour to extend this commitment to the national CPA student community.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Beyond this role, I bring a strong record of mentorship and collaborative leadership. I have volunteered with undergraduate research events, guiding students as they navigated early stages of their academic development. Additionally, I developed and led statistics practice sessions for graduate students across psychology disciplines, fostering a space where students could ask questions openly and learn from one another. Earlier in my life, my experience as a varsity soccer player taught me the importance of teamwork, communication, and collective accountability, qualities that continue to shape how I lead today. Complementing these academic and campus experiences, I served as an aquatic supervisor, coordinating lifeguard teams and overseeing safety and communication during emergencies. Across every role, I've learned that effective leadership isn\u2019t just about direction, it\u2019s about modeling integrity, building trust, and showing up for others consistently.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I would be grateful for the opportunity to bring these values and skills to the Student Section Executive and to serve as your Chair-Elect. Thank you for your consideration.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n Ch\u00e8re section \u00e9tudiante de la SCP, je vous \u00e9cris pour vous faire part de mon int\u00e9r\u00eat pour le poste de pr\u00e9sident d\u00e9sign\u00e9 au sein de la section \u00e9tudiante de la SCP. Le soutien et la d\u00e9fense des personnes \u00e9tudiantes sont des valeurs fondamentales qui ont toujours guid\u00e9 mon travail. En tant qu\u2019\u00e9tudiant dipl\u00f4m\u00e9 en psychologie clinique, j'ai \u00e9t\u00e9 \u00e9lu par ma cohorte et celle dessous pour les repr\u00e9senter au comit\u00e9 ex\u00e9cutif clinique de l'Universit\u00e9 de Saskatchewan. Dans ce r\u00f4le, j'ai d\u00e9velopp\u00e9 des initiatives en faveur du bien-\u00eatre des personnes \u00e9tudiantes et cr\u00e9\u00e9 des occasions de renforcer la communaut\u00e9 entre les diff\u00e9rentes disciplines de la psychologie et les diff\u00e9rents milieux culturels. J'ai organis\u00e9 des \u00e9v\u00e9nements inclusifs en \u00e9quipe et d\u00e9fendu des projets men\u00e9s par des personnes \u00e9tudiantes, tels que des initiatives sur les r\u00e9seaux sociaux. Mon objectif a toujours \u00e9t\u00e9 d'\u00eatre quelqu'un en qui mes pairs peuvent avoir confiance, quelqu'un qui \u00e9coute, qui est pr\u00e9sent et qui d\u00e9fend leur r\u00e9ussite. Ce serait un honneur pour moi d'\u00e9tendre cet engagement \u00e0 la communaut\u00e9 \u00e9tudiante nationale de la SCP.<\/p>\n Au-del\u00e0 de ce r\u00f4le, j'apporte une solide exp\u00e9rience en mati\u00e8re de mentorat et de leadership collaboratif. J'ai particip\u00e9 b\u00e9n\u00e9volement \u00e0 des \u00e9v\u00e9nements de recherche de premier cycle, guidant les personnes \u00e9tudiantes dans les premi\u00e8res \u00e9tapes de leur d\u00e9veloppement acad\u00e9mique. De plus, j'ai d\u00e9velopp\u00e9 et anim\u00e9 des sessions de pratique statistique pour les personnes \u00e9tudiantes dipl\u00f4m\u00e9es dans toutes les disciplines de la psychologie, favorisant ainsi un espace o\u00f9 ces derni\u00e8res pouvaient poser des questions ouvertement et apprendre les unes des autres. Plus t\u00f4t dans ma vie, mon exp\u00e9rience en tant que joueur de football universitaire m'a appris l'importance du travail d'\u00e9quipe, de la communication et de la responsabilit\u00e9 collective, des qualit\u00e9s qui continuent de fa\u00e7onner ma fa\u00e7on de diriger aujourd'hui. En compl\u00e9ment de ces exp\u00e9riences universitaires et sur le campus, j'ai occup\u00e9 le poste de superviseur aquatique, coordonnant les \u00e9quipes de personnes sauveteuses et supervisant la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 et la communication en cas d'urgence. Dans toutes ces fonctions, j'ai appris qu'un leadership efficace ne se r\u00e9sume pas \u00e0 donner des directives, mais consiste \u00e9galement \u00e0 incarner l'int\u00e9grit\u00e9, \u00e0 instaurer la confiance et \u00e0 \u00eatre pr\u00e9sent pour les autres de mani\u00e8re constante.<\/p>\n Je serais reconnaissant de pouvoir mettre ces valeurs et ces comp\u00e9tences au service du comit\u00e9 ex\u00e9cutif de la section \u00e9tudiante et d'occuper le poste de pr\u00e9sident \u00e9lu. Je vous remercie de votre consid\u00e9ration.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n Patrick Fahim is a second year Ph.D. student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Saskatchewan. He is supervised by Dr. Megan O\u2019Connell who is an expert in the fields of neuropsychology and dementia. Patrick\u2019s dissertation examines the efficacy of a novel cardiovascular biomarker in the early detection of cognitive decline and subsequent neuronal degradation. Additionally, Patrick does research on Middle Eastern caregivers of individuals with dementia to better understand the supports that would help them flourish. He has also maintained a collaboration with University of Toronto researcher Dr. Judith Andersen, whose work involves assessing cardiovascular biomarkers in police populations.<\/p>\n Outside of his academics, Patrick represents his fellow cohort mates before the Clinical Executive Committee at the University of Saskatchewan. He also enjoys playing intramural sports and staying fit through regular exercise in the gym. Patrick is a massive fan of soccer and makes time every week to play at school and watch professional games. Patrick has aspirations of specializing in neuropsychology and opening his own practice. He also is extremely passionate about teaching and hopes to continue to support and advocate for students as a professor one day in the future.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n Patrick Fahim est \u00e9tudiant en deuxi\u00e8me ann\u00e9e de doctorat en psychologie clinique \u00e0 l'Universit\u00e9 de Saskatchewan. Il est supervis\u00e9 par Dr Megan O'Connell, experte dans les domaines de la neuropsychologie et de la d\u00e9mence. La th\u00e8se de Patrick examine l'efficacit\u00e9 d'un nouveau biomarqueur cardiovasculaire dans la d\u00e9tection pr\u00e9coce du d\u00e9clin cognitif et de la d\u00e9gradation neuronale qui s'ensuit. De plus, Patrick m\u00e8ne des recherches sur les aidants familiaux de personnes atteintes de d\u00e9mence au Moyen-Orient afin de mieux comprendre les soutiens qui pourraient les aider \u00e0 s'\u00e9panouir. Il collabore \u00e9galement avec la Dre Judith Andersen, chercheuse \u00e0 l'Universit\u00e9 de Toronto, dont les travaux portent sur l'\u00e9valuation des biomarqueurs cardiovasculaires chez les policiers.<\/p>\n En dehors de ses \u00e9tudes, Patrick repr\u00e9sente ses coll\u00e8gues de cohorte devant le comit\u00e9 ex\u00e9cutif clinique de l'universit\u00e9 de Saskatchewan. Il aime \u00e9galement pratiquer des sports intra-muros et rester en forme en s'entra\u00eenant r\u00e9guli\u00e8rement \u00e0 la salle de sport. Patrick est un grand fan de football et prend le temps chaque semaine de jouer \u00e0 l'\u00e9cole et de regarder des matchs professionnels. Patrick aspire \u00e0 se sp\u00e9cialiser en neuropsychologie et \u00e0 ouvrir son propre cabinet. Il est \u00e9galement tr\u00e8s passionn\u00e9 par l'enseignement et esp\u00e8re continuer \u00e0 soutenir et \u00e0 d\u00e9fendre les personnes \u00e9tudiantes en tant que professeur dans le futur.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Candidats:<\/strong><\/p>\n I am applying for the Graduate Student Affairs Executive and Communications Executive positions, and I would be genuinely excited to contribute in either role. I\u2019m especially interested in these positions as they focus on something I value; helping students feel connected, supported, and informed within the psychology community. Je postule aux postes de responsable des affaires \u00e9tudiantes de cycle sup\u00e9rieur et de responsable de la communication, et je serais vraiment ravie de m\u2019investir dans l\u2019un ou l\u2019autre de ces r\u00f4les. Ces postes m\u2019int\u00e9ressent tout particuli\u00e8rement car ils mettent l\u2019accent sur un aspect qui me tient \u00e0 c\u0153ur : aider les personnes \u00e9tudiantes \u00e0 se sentir int\u00e9gr\u00e9es, soutenues et inform\u00e9es au sein de la communaut\u00e9 des personnes \u00e9tudiantes en psychologie.<\/p>\n En tant qu\u2019\u00e9tudiante de premi\u00e8re ann\u00e9e \u00e0 la ma\u00eetrise en psychologie clinique \u00e0 l\u2019Universit\u00e9 de Regina, j\u2019ai appris \u00e0 quel point une communication claire et une bonne organisation sont importantes dans des environnements collaboratifs o\u00f9 tout va tr\u00e8s vite. Dans le cadre de mon travail d\u2019assistante de recherche aux \u00e9tudes sup\u00e9rieures sur de grands projets multi-sites, je dois r\u00e9guli\u00e8rement jongler avec de multiples responsabilit\u00e9s, communiquer avec diff\u00e9rents membres de l\u2019\u00e9quipe et contribuer \u00e0 la recherche en cours et \u00e0 la valorisation des connaissances. Ces exp\u00e9riences m\u2019ont permis de prendre des initiatives, de rester organis\u00e9e et de mener \u00e0 bien les t\u00e2ches qui me sont confi\u00e9es.<\/p>\n Je suis particuli\u00e8rement attir\u00e9e par le poste de responsable des affaires \u00e9tudiantes de cycle sup\u00e9rieur, car j\u2019appr\u00e9cie de travailler directement avec les personnes \u00e9tudiantes. Dans mes fonctions pr\u00e9c\u00e9dentes de responsable de laboratoire et de personne mentore, j\u2019ai aid\u00e9 \u00e0 int\u00e9grer de nouveaux membres, \u00e0 maintenir leur engagement et \u00e0 soutenir les autres dans la gestion des d\u00e9fis acad\u00e9miques et professionnels. J\u2019apporterais ce m\u00eame style accessible et r\u00e9actif pour soutenir les personnes repr\u00e9sentantes \u00e9tudiantes et r\u00e9pondre \u00e0 leurs pr\u00e9occupations.<\/p>\n En m\u00eame temps, le poste de responsable de la communication m\u2019int\u00e9resse \u00e9galement, car j\u2019aime r\u00e9diger et partager des informations de mani\u00e8re claire et accessible. Mon exp\u00e9rience de journaliste m\u2019a permis de renforcer ma capacit\u00e9 \u00e0 traduire des id\u00e9es complexes en contenus captivants, ce qui serait utile pour coordonner les actualit\u00e9s de la section et g\u00e9rer les plateformes de communication.<\/p>\n Dans l\u2019ensemble, j\u2019apporterais \u00e0 l\u2019un ou l\u2019autre de ces postes une pr\u00e9sence fiable, organis\u00e9e et accessible, ainsi qu\u2019un int\u00e9r\u00eat sinc\u00e8re \u00e0 soutenir les personnes \u00e9tudiantes et \u00e0 rendre la section plus connect\u00e9e et accessible.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n Autumn Brambell is a first-year M.Sc. student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Regina, where she conducts research in the Psychological Trauma and Stress Systems (PTSS) Lab under the supervision of Dr. R. Nicholas Carleton. Her current research focuses on the mental health and wellbeing of Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) cadets, with particular interest in social anxiety, psychological resilience, and coping-related alcohol use. Her master\u2019s thesis examines how coping-related alcohol use may interact with psychological wellbeing to predict social anxiety symptoms in RCMP cadets, with the broader goal of informing resilience training, peer support, and early intervention initiatives for public safety personnel.<\/p>\n Autumn completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with High Honours at Wilfrid Laurier University, where her undergraduate thesis explored the role of self-compassion in social anxiety, shame, and post-event processing following stressful conversations. Across both her undergraduate and graduate training, she has contributed to multiple research projects, conference presentations, and manuscripts focused on trauma, mental health, and wellbeing. Her broader academic interests include anxiety-related disorders, trauma and stressor-related conditions, and the application of evidence-based research to real-world clinical settings.<\/p>\n Beyond her academic and research work, Autumn is passionate about mentorship, leadership, and mental health advocacy, and has held several roles supporting student engagement and community outreach. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with friends, staying active, and unwinding by binge-watching the Harry Potter series. She values balance, connection, and bringing warmth and authenticity to both her personal and professional life.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n Autumn Brambell est \u00e9tudiante en premi\u00e8re ann\u00e9e de la ma\u00eetrise en psychologie clinique \u00e0 l\u2019Universit\u00e9 de Regina, o\u00f9 elle m\u00e8ne des recherches au sein du laboratoire des syst\u00e8mes de traumatisme et de stress psychologiques (Psychological Trauma and Stress Systems<\/em>; PTSS) sous la supervision du Dr R. Nicholas Carleton. Ses recherches actuelles portent sur la sant\u00e9 mentale et le bien-\u00eatre des cadets de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC), avec un int\u00e9r\u00eat particulier pour l\u2019anxi\u00e9t\u00e9 sociale, la r\u00e9silience psychologique et la consommation d\u2019alcool li\u00e9e \u00e0 l\u2019adaptation. Sa th\u00e8se de ma\u00eetrise examine comment la consommation d\u2019alcool li\u00e9e \u00e0 l\u2019adaptation peut interagir avec le bien-\u00eatre psychologique pour pr\u00e9dire les sympt\u00f4mes d\u2019anxi\u00e9t\u00e9 sociale chez les cadets de la GRC, dans le but plus large d\u2019\u00e9clairer la formation \u00e0 la r\u00e9silience, le soutien par les pairs et les initiatives d\u2019intervention pr\u00e9coce destin\u00e9es au personnel de la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 publique<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Autumn a obtenu une baccalaur\u00e9at \u00e8s arts avec sp\u00e9cialisation en psychologie, avec mention hautement honorable, \u00e0 l\u2019universit\u00e9 Wilfrid Laurier, o\u00f9 son m\u00e9moire de premier cycle portait sur le r\u00f4le de l\u2019autocompassion dans l\u2019anxi\u00e9t\u00e9 sociale, la honte et le traitement post-\u00e9v\u00e9nementiel \u00e0 la suite de conversations stressantes. Tout au long de ses \u00e9tudes de premier cycle et de deuxi\u00e8me cycle, elle a contribu\u00e9 \u00e0 de nombreux projets de recherche, \u00e0 des pr\u00e9sentations lors de conf\u00e9rences et \u00e0 la r\u00e9daction d\u2019articles consacr\u00e9s aux traumatismes, \u00e0 la sant\u00e9 mentale et au bien-\u00eatre. Ses int\u00e9r\u00eats acad\u00e9miques plus g\u00e9n\u00e9raux portent sur les troubles li\u00e9s \u00e0 l\u2019anxi\u00e9t\u00e9, les troubles li\u00e9s aux traumatismes et aux facteurs de stress, ainsi que sur l\u2019application de la recherche fond\u00e9e sur des preuves dans des contextes cliniques concrets.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Au-del\u00e0 de son travail universitaire et de recherche, Autumn se passionne pour le mentorat, le leadership et la d\u00e9fense de la sant\u00e9 mentale, et a occup\u00e9 plusieurs postes visant \u00e0 soutenir l'engagement \u00e9tudiant et la sensibilisation communautaire. Pendant son temps libre, elle aime lire, passer du temps avec ses amis, rester active et se d\u00e9tendre en regardant d'une traite la s\u00e9rie Harry Potter. Elle accorde de l'importance \u00e0 l'\u00e9quilibre, aux liens humains, ainsi qu'\u00e0 apporter chaleur et authenticit\u00e9 tant dans sa vie personnelle que professionnelle.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Candidat:<\/strong><\/p>\n I would like to apply for the position of Director of Francophone Affairs within the CPA Student Section, as representation and accessibility in French within the field of psychology are issues that are particularly close to my heart. As a bilingual student pursuing a Honours Bachelor\u2019s degree in Psychology at the University of Ottawa, I had the opportunity to serve as VP Franco of the Psychology Student Association for the 2025\u20132026 academic year. I therefore worked actively to advocate for the needs of Francophone students and to create spaces where they feel included, represented, and supported. During my term, I organized four diverse events, bringing together an average of 25 to 30 participants per activity, and developed collaborations with other Francophone organizations to expand the reach of these initiatives.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n From the very beginning of my studies, I have always been drawn to roles that allow me to connect with others, listen to their needs, and build bridges between communities. Whether through translating documents, organizing student events, my experience tutoring children, or my involvement in research, I have developed communication, organizational, and<\/p>\n collaborative skills that would be directly applicable to this role.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What particularly motivates me is the opportunity to represent Francophone communities in psychology on a national level. I wish to help promote Francophone programs, foster greater connections among students from different universities, and raise the executive\u2019s awareness of the specific realities faced by Francophone students, particularly regarding access to resources, research opportunities, and services in their language.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I believe that my energy, my sense of initiative, my fluency in both French and English, and my sincere commitment to the student community would allow me to bring a strong, unifying, and proactive voice to this position.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n Je souhaite poser ma candidature au poste de Directrice des affaires francophones au sein de la Section \u00e9tudiante de la SCP, car la repr\u00e9sentation et l\u2019accessibilit\u00e9 en fran\u00e7ais en psychologie sont des enjeux qui me tiennent particuli\u00e8rement \u00e0 coeur.En tant qu\u2019\u00e9tudiante bilingue au baccalaur\u00e9at sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9 en psychologie \u00e0 l\u2019Universit\u00e9 d\u2019Ottawa, j\u2019ai eu la chance d\u2019occuper le r\u00f4le de VP Franco de l\u2019association \u00e9tudiante de psychologie pour l\u2019ann\u00e9e 2025-2026. J\u2019ai donc travaill\u00e9 activement \u00e0 d\u00e9fendre les besoins des \u00e9tudiants francophones et \u00e0 cr\u00e9er des espaces o\u00f9 ils se sentent inclus, repr\u00e9sent\u00e9s et soutenus. Lors de mon mandat, j\u2019ai organis\u00e9 quatre \u00e9v\u00e9nements vari\u00e9s, r\u00e9unissant en moyenne 25 \u00e0 30 participants par activit\u00e9, et d\u00e9velopp\u00e9 des collaborations avec d\u2019autres organisations francophones afi n d\u2019\u00e9largir la port\u00e9e de ces initiatives.<\/p>\n Depuis le d\u00e9but de mon parcours, j\u2019ai toujours \u00e9t\u00e9 attir\u00e9e par les r\u00f4les qui me permettent de connecter avec les autres, d\u2019\u00e9couter leurs besoins et de b\u00e2tir des ponts entre les communaut\u00e9s. Que ce soit \u00e0 travers la traduction de documents, l\u2019organisation d\u2019\u00e9v\u00e9nements \u00e9tudiants, mes exp\u00e9riences en tutorat aupr\u00e8s d\u2019enfants ou mon implication en recherche, j\u2019ai d\u00e9velopp\u00e9 des comp\u00e9tences en communication, en organisation et en collaboration qui seraient directement utiles dans ce r\u00f4le.<\/p>\n Ce qui me motive particuli\u00e8rement, c\u2019est la possibilit\u00e9 de repr\u00e9senter les communaut\u00e9s francophones en psychologie \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9chelle canadienne. Je souhaite contribuer \u00e0 faire rayonner les programmes francophones, encourager davantage de liens entre \u00e9tudiants de diff\u00e9rentes universit\u00e9s et sensibiliser l\u2019ex\u00e9cutif aux r\u00e9alit\u00e9s particuli\u00e8res v\u00e9cues par les \u00e9tudiants francophones, notamment en mati\u00e8re d\u2019acc\u00e8s aux ressources, d\u2019opportunit\u00e9s de recherche et de services dans leur langue.<\/p>\n Je crois que mon \u00e9nergie, mon sens de l\u2019initiative, mon aisance en fran\u00e7ais et en anglais, ainsi que mon engagement sinc\u00e8re envers la communaut\u00e9 \u00e9tudiante me permettraient d\u2019apporter une voix forte, rassembleuse et proactive \u00e0 ce poste.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n I am currently pursuing an Honours Bachelor\u2019s degree in Psychology at the University of Ottawa, where I combine academic engagement, community involvement, and research experience. My journey is guided by a deep interest in the helping relationship, mental health, and the accessibility of psychological services in French.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I am actively involved in the university community as VP Franco, a role through which I advocate for the needs of Francophone students and help create initiatives that promote inclusion, well-being, and academic engagement. At the same time, my experience as a tutor for young people and my work coordinating events have allowed me to develop leadership skills centered on active listening, organization, and providing concrete support to others.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n On a clinical and human level, my regular volunteer work in palliative care over the past year has profoundly shaped my understanding of vulnerability, therapeutic presence, and the importance of a compassionate approach. This experience informs my vision of a psychological practice centered on dignity, active listening, and support.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I am currently a member of two psychology research laboratories, where I assist with data collection, the translation of scientific materials, and literature reviews. These experiences reinforce my desire to integrate scientific rigor and clinical sensitivity into my future career path.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n My academic interests lie particularly in clinical psychology with youth and adolescents, with a strong focus on addiction, trauma, and innovative therapeutic approaches. In the long term, I hope to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology in order to contribute to a practice that is both compassionate, evidence-based, and accessible to Francophone communities.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n Je poursuis actuellement un baccalaur\u00e9at sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9 en psychologie \u00e0 l\u2019Universit\u00e9 d\u2019Ottawa, o\u00f9 je combine engagement acad\u00e9mique, implication communautaire et exp\u00e9rience en recherche. Mon parcours est guid\u00e9 par un profond int\u00e9r\u00eat pour la relation d\u2019aide, la sant\u00e9 mentale et l\u2019accessibilit\u00e9 des services psychologiques en fran\u00e7ais.<\/p>\n Je m\u2019implique activement dans la communaut\u00e9 universitaire \u00e0 titre de VP Franco, un r\u00f4le \u00e0 travers lequel je d\u00e9fends les besoins des \u00e9tudiants francophones et contribue \u00e0 cr\u00e9er des initiatives favorisant l\u2019inclusion, le bien-\u00eatre et l\u2019engagement acad\u00e9mique. En parall\u00e8le, mon exp\u00e9rience comme tutrice aupr\u00e8s de jeunes et ma coordination d\u2019\u00e9v\u00e9nements m\u2019ont permis de d\u00e9velopper un leadership ax\u00e9 sur l\u2019\u00e9coute, l\u2019organisation et le soutien concret aux autres.<\/p>\n Sur le plan clinique et humain, mon engagement b\u00e9n\u00e9vole r\u00e9gulier en soins palliatifs depuis pr\u00e8s d\u2019un an a profond\u00e9ment fa\u00e7onn\u00e9 ma compr\u00e9hension de la vuln\u00e9rabilit\u00e9, de la pr\u00e9sence th\u00e9rapeutique et de l\u2019importance d\u2019une approche empreinte de compassion. Cette exp\u00e9rience nourrit ma vision d\u2019une pratique psychologique centr\u00e9e sur la dignit\u00e9, l\u2019\u00e9coute et l\u2019accompagnement.<\/p>\n Je fais actuellement partie de deux laboratoires de recherche en psychologie, o\u00f9 je contribue \u00e0 la collecte de donn\u00e9es, \u00e0 la traduction de mat\u00e9riel scientifique et \u00e0 la synth\u00e8se de la litt\u00e9rature. Ces exp\u00e9riences renforcent mon d\u00e9sir d\u2019int\u00e9grer rigueur scientifique et sensibilit\u00e9 clinique dans mon futur parcours.<\/p>\n Mes int\u00e9r\u00eats acad\u00e9miques se situent particuli\u00e8rement au niveau de la psychologie clinique aupr\u00e8s des jeunes et des adolescents, avec un int\u00e9r\u00eat marqu\u00e9 pour la d\u00e9pendance, le trauma et les approches th\u00e9rapeutiques innovantes. \u00c0 long terme, je souhaite poursuivre un doctorat en psychologie clinique afin de contribuer \u00e0 une pratique \u00e0 la fois humaine, fond\u00e9e sur les donn\u00e9es probantes et accessible aux communaut\u00e9s francophones.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/div>\n I am writing to apply for the position of Francophone Affairs Executive within the Student\u00a0 Section of the Canadian Psychological Association for the 2026-2028 term. As a doctoral student\u00a0 in Clinical Psychology at the Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Montr\u00e9al, I have developed a strong\u00a0 appreciation for the importance of linguistic representation, accessibility, and inclusion within\u00a0 psychology. My academic, research, and professional experiences have reinforced my belief that\u00a0 Francophone students, researchers, and clinicians should be meaningfully represented.<\/p>\n In psychology, equitable representation involves ensuring that Francophone members have\u00a0 reliable access to communications, resources, and professional opportunities in their language, and\u00a0 that their perspectives are included in broader disciplinary conversations. Throughout my training,\u00a0 I have sought to contribute to this objective in concrete ways. As laboratory coordinator within a\u00a0 Francophone university setting, I facilitated seminars and collaborative initiatives that supported\u00a0 the dissemination of French-language research. I have also contributed to symposium organization\u00a0 and presented regularly at Francophone conferences, including the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise pour la\u00a0 recherche en psychologie<\/em>, experiences that have deepened my engagement with Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s\u00a0 psychological research community.<\/p>\n These experiences have also highlighted ongoing challenges faced by Francophone\u00a0 trainees, including delayed translations and the limited accessibility of research findings for\u00a0 Francophone practitioners and students. My work as Associate Editor for the Revue qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise de\u00a0 psychologie <\/em>further underscored the importance of translation that is accurate, nuanced, and\u00a0 sensitive to scholarly context.<\/p>\n If selected, I would bring to this position strong bilingual communication skills, experience\u00a0 in academic translation and outreach, and a sustained commitment to supporting Francophone\u00a0 representation in psychology. I would strive to help ensure that Francophone students feel\u00a0 represented and that communications and initiatives are developed with linguistic accessibility in\u00a0 mind. I would be honored to contribute to a professional community that recognizes and values\u00a0 the linguistic diversity of its members.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n Je souhaite soumettre ma candidature au poste de responsable des affaires francophones au\u00a0 sein de la Section \u00e9tudiante de l\u2019Association canadienne de psychologie pour le mandat de 2026- 2028. En tant que doctorante en psychologie clinique \u00e0 l\u2019Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Montr\u00e9al, j\u2019ai\u00a0 d\u00e9velopp\u00e9 une sensibilit\u00e9 particuli\u00e8re \u00e0 l\u2019importance de la repr\u00e9sentation linguistique, de\u00a0 l\u2019accessibilit\u00e9 et de l\u2019inclusion dans le domaine de la psychologie. Mes exp\u00e9riences universitaires,\u00a0 de recherche et professionnelles m\u2019ont convaincue que les personnes \u00e9tudiantes, chercheuses, ainsi que cliniciennes francophones doivent \u00eatre repr\u00e9sent\u00e9es de fa\u00e7on\u00a0 significative dans les espaces professionnels.<\/p>\n Tout au long de ma formation, j\u2019ai cherch\u00e9 \u00e0 contribuer concr\u00e8tement \u00e0 cet objectif. En\u00a0 tant que coordinatrice de laboratoire dans un milieu universitaire francophone, j\u2019ai anim\u00e9 des\u00a0 s\u00e9minaires et coordonn\u00e9 des initiatives collaboratives favorisant la diffusion de la recherche en\u00a0 fran\u00e7ais. J\u2019ai \u00e9galement contribu\u00e9 \u00e0 l\u2019organisation de symposiums et pr\u00e9sent\u00e9 r\u00e9guli\u00e8rement dans\u00a0 des congr\u00e8s francophones, notamment \u00e0 la Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise pour la recherche en psychologie,\u00a0 ce qui a approfondi mon engagement envers la communaut\u00e9 qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise de recherche.<\/p>\n Ces exp\u00e9riences m\u2019ont aussi permis de constater certains d\u00e9fis pour les personnes en\u00a0 formation francophones, notamment les d\u00e9lais de traduction et l\u2019accessibilit\u00e9 limit\u00e9e de certains\u00a0 r\u00e9sultats de recherche pour les personnes \u00e9tudiantes et praticiennes francophones. Mon travail \u00e0 titre d\u2019\u00e9ditrice\u00a0 associ\u00e9e \u00e0 la Revue qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise de psychologie a \u00e9galement renforc\u00e9 ma compr\u00e9hension de\u00a0 l\u2019importance d\u2019une traduction pr\u00e9cise, nuanc\u00e9e et adapt\u00e9e au contexte scientifique.<\/p>\n Si ma candidature est retenue, j\u2019apporterai \u00e0 ce poste des comp\u00e9tences en communication\u00a0 bilingue, une exp\u00e9rience en traduction acad\u00e9mique et en mobilisation, ainsi qu\u2019un engagement\u00a0 soutenu envers la repr\u00e9sentation francophone en psychologie. Ce serait un honneur de contribuer\u00a0 \u00e0 une communaut\u00e9 professionnelle qui reconna\u00eet et valorise la diversit\u00e9 linguistique de ses\u00a0 membres.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n I am currently a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0\u00a0 Montr\u00e9al. I previously completed a bachelor\u2019s degree in psychology at McGill University and a\u00a0 master\u2019s degree in psychology at King\u2019s College London. Studying across these different academic\u00a0 environments has shaped the way I approach research, clinical work, and collaboration, and has\u00a0 exposed me to different ways of learning, collaborating, and practicing within the field.<\/p>\n My doctoral research focuses on the role of coping strategies in the relationship between\u00a0 stress, sleep difficulties, and tic severity in children with Tourette syndrome. At the same time, my\u00a0 clinical training in assessment and intervention with children and adolescents has allowed me to\u00a0 work closely with youth and families facing a wide range of emotional, behavioural,\u00a0 developmental, and cognitive challenges. Taken together, these experiences have strengthened my\u00a0 interest in child and adolescent mental health and in the ways, research can inform thoughtful and\u00a0 meaningful clinical practice.<\/p>\n My long-term goal is to become a clinical psychologist specializing in child and adolescent\u00a0 mental health while continuing to contribute to research, supervision, and training. Beyond my\u00a0 research and clinical interests, I place a strong value on mentorship and on opportunities to support others in their development. This interest has also been reflected in a range of volunteer and\u00a0 involvement experiences, which have strengthened my appreciation for listening, collaboration,\u00a0 and engagement with others. These experiences continue to shape the kind of psychologist,\u00a0 researcher, and colleague I hope to become.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n Je suis actuellement doctorante en psychologie clinique \u00e0 l\u2019Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0\u00a0 Montr\u00e9al. J\u2019ai auparavant compl\u00e9t\u00e9 un baccalaur\u00e9at en psychologie \u00e0 l\u2019Universit\u00e9 McGill ainsi\u00a0 qu\u2019une ma\u00eetrise en psychologie au King\u2019s College London. Mon parcours dans ces diff\u00e9rents\u00a0 milieux universitaires a fa\u00e7onn\u00e9 ma fa\u00e7on d\u2019aborder la recherche, le travail clinique et la\u00a0 collaboration, tout en m\u2019exposant \u00e0 diff\u00e9rentes mani\u00e8res d\u2019apprendre et de travailler dans le\u00a0 domaine de la psychologie.<\/p>\n Ma recherche doctorale porte sur le r\u00f4le des strat\u00e9gies d\u2019adaptation dans la relation entre\u00a0 le stress, les difficult\u00e9s de sommeil et la s\u00e9v\u00e9rit\u00e9 des tics chez les enfants avec le syndrome de\u00a0 Gilles de la Tourette. En parall\u00e8le, ma formation clinique aupr\u00e8s des enfants et des adolescents me\u00a0 permet de travailler avec des jeunes et des familles. Dans leur ensemble, ces exp\u00e9riences ont\u00a0 renforc\u00e9 mon int\u00e9r\u00eat pour la sant\u00e9 mentale des enfants et des adolescents, ainsi que pour la mani\u00e8re dont la recherche peut contribuer \u00e0 combler des lacunes importantes entre les connaissances\u00a0 scientifiques et la pratique clinique.<\/p>\n Mon objectif \u00e0 long terme est de devenir psychologue clinicienne sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9e dans la sant\u00e9\u00a0 mentale des enfants et des adolescents, tout en continuant \u00e0 contribuer \u00e0 la recherche, \u00e0 la\u00a0 supervision et \u00e0 la formation. Au-del\u00e0 de mes activit\u00e9s de recherche et de ma formation clinique,\u00a0 j\u2019accorde une grande importance au mentorat et aux occasions de soutenir les autres dans leur\u00a0 parcours. Cet int\u00e9r\u00eat s\u2019est aussi manifest\u00e9 \u00e0 travers diff\u00e9rentes exp\u00e9riences de b\u00e9n\u00e9volat et\u00a0 d\u2019implication, qui ont renforc\u00e9 mon appr\u00e9ciation de l\u2019\u00e9coute, de la collaboration et de\u00a0 l\u2019engagement aupr\u00e8s des autres. Ces exp\u00e9riences continuent de fa\u00e7onner le type de psychologue,\u00a0 de chercheuse et de coll\u00e8gue que j\u2019aspire \u00e0 devenir.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Candidats:<\/strong><\/p>\n I am applying for the Communications Executive position. As a student from Newfoundland and Labrador, I know firsthand what it means to feel on the outside of national conversations in psychology and wonder whether national organizations are really built with you in mind. That feeling has become the foundation of everything I do as a communicator. When I take on a communications role, I recognize that it is more than managing newsletters and social media platforms. It requires you to ask: who isn't hearing this, and why? Who feels like they don't belong here, and what can I say to change that?<\/p>\n For four years, I have been answering those questions through my work with the Canadian Federation of Students \u2013 Newfoundland and Labrador, connecting with students in rural communities and making the case that their voices and their right to an education matter. This entails both provincial and national conference communications, media engagement, membership-driven campaigns, and website management. I currently lead communications for CIHR-IGH's Summer Institute happening in Newfoundland and Labrador this summer. This experience has allowed me to bring my expertise to a new audience, bridging the gap between students, academics, and the public. I know how to make complex content accessible, and how to make people feel like they are part of something worth showing up for.<\/p>\n What distinguishes my candidacy is my intentionality and passion in the work I undertake. I understand that for many students, the CPA Student Section is their first encounter with a professional organization, and that first impression can shape whether they see themselves as belonging in the field. I am applying because I genuinely believe a great communication strategy can change whether a student in rural Canada decides that psychology is a field that has a place for them.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n Je postule au poste de responsable de la communication. En tant qu\u2019\u00e9tudiante originaire de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, je sais par exp\u00e9rience ce que signifie se sentir exclue des d\u00e9bats nationaux en psychologie. Je me demande si les organisations nationales sont r\u00e9ellement con\u00e7ues pour r\u00e9pondre \u00e0 nos besoins. Ce sentiment est devenu le fondement de tout ce que j\u2019entreprends en tant que communicante. Lorsque j\u2019occupe un r\u00f4le en communication, je sais que cela va au-del\u00e0 de la gestion des bulletins d\u2019information et des plateformes de m\u00e9dias sociaux. Cela exige de se demander : qui n\u2019entend pas ce message, et pourquoi ? Qui a l\u2019impression de ne pas avoir sa place ici, et que puis-je dire pour changer cela ?<\/p>\n Depuis quatre ans, je r\u00e9ponds \u00e0 ces questions \u00e0 travers mon travail au sein de la F\u00e9d\u00e9ration canadienne des personnes \u00e9tudiantes \u2013 Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, en \u00e9tablissant des liens avec les personnes \u00e9tudiantes des communaut\u00e9s rurales et en faisant valoir que leurs voix et leur droit \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9ducation comptent. Cela implique \u00e0 la fois la communication lors de conf\u00e9rences provinciales et nationales, les relations avec les m\u00e9dias, les campagnes ax\u00e9es sur les membres et la gestion du site web. Je dirige actuellement la communication pour le CIHR-IGH's Summer Institute,<\/em> qui se tiendra \u00e0 Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador cet \u00e9t\u00e9. Cette exp\u00e9rience m\u2019a permis de mettre mon expertise au service d\u2019un nouveau public, en comblant le foss\u00e9 entre les personnes \u00e9tudiantes, les personnes professeures et le grand public. Je sais comment rendre accessible un contenu complexe et comment donner aux gens le sentiment qu\u2019ils font partie de quelque chose qui vaut la peine d\u2019\u00eatre soutenu.<\/p>\n Ce qui distingue ma candidature, c'est l'engagement et la passion que je mets dans tout ce que j'entreprends. Je suis consciente que, pour de nombreuses personnes \u00e9tudiantes, la Section \u00e9tudiante de la SCP repr\u00e9sente leur premier contact avec une organisation professionnelle, et que cette premi\u00e8re impression peut d\u00e9terminer s'ils se sentent \u00e0 leur place dans ce domaine. Je me porte candidate parce que je suis sinc\u00e8rement convaincue qu'une strat\u00e9gie de communication efficace peut influencer la d\u00e9cision d'une personne \u00e9tudiante vivant en milieu rural au Canada de consid\u00e9rer la psychologie comme un domaine o\u00f9 elle a sa place.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n I am a Master's student in Experimental Psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. My thesis examines how stigmatizing attitudes toward body size, held by both the general public and healthcare providers, can prevent individuals in larger bodies from accessing fertility treatment. I am deeply passionate about reproductive mental health, anxiety-and-related disorders, and relationships research. I am lucky to be supervised by two exceptional researchers, Dr. Christopher Quinn-Nilas, who brings expertise in sex and relationships research, and Dr. Ashley Balsom, who brings clinical and fertility-related expertise. I am passionate about work that bridges the gap between empirical evidence and lived experience, and I hope to build a career that holds space for both.<\/p>\n Beyond communications, I have a strong foundation in student governance, having been re-elected for three consecutive terms as Humanities and Social Sciences Representative on Memorial University's Student Union. I have also served on the National Youth Voice Council with Jack.org, co-founded and served as Vice President of the Memorial Arts and Religious Studies Society, and I am an active community volunteer with MUN Minds, Planned Parenthood, and the Mental Health and Addictions Centre. Within my department, I sit on both the outreach and social media committees, and I am deeply involved in science communication, contributing to events that bring psychology to audiences of all ages.<\/p>\n Outside of academia, I am most myself when I am exploring the rocky trails of Newfoundland and Labrador. There is nowhere quite like it, between the whales, icebergs, and ocean biodiversity. When I am not outdoors, you will likely find me deep in a fantasy novel or cuddling with my two black cats. I believe that curiosity, whether in the lab, on a hiking trail, or between the pages of a book, is what drives good science and good people.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n Je suis \u00e9tudiante \u00e0 la ma\u00eetrise en psychologie exp\u00e9rimentale \u00e0 l'Universit\u00e9 Memorial de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador. Ma th\u00e8se examine comment les attitudes stigmatisantes envers le poids, tant au sein du grand public que chez les professionnels de sant\u00e9, peuvent emp\u00eacher les personnes en surpoids d'acc\u00e9der aux traitements de fertilit\u00e9. Je me passionne particuli\u00e8rement pour la sant\u00e9 mentale li\u00e9e \u00e0 la reproduction, les troubles anxieux et apparent\u00e9s, ainsi que la recherche sur les relations interpersonnelles. J'ai la chance d'\u00eatre encadr\u00e9e par deux chercheurs exceptionnels, le Dr Christopher Quinn-Nilas, qui apporte son expertise en mati\u00e8re de recherche sur la sexualit\u00e9 et les relations, et la Dre Ashley Balsom, qui apporte son expertise clinique et en mati\u00e8re de fertilit\u00e9. Je suis passionn\u00e9e par les travaux qui comblent l\u2019\u00e9cart entre les preuves empiriques et l'exp\u00e9rience v\u00e9cue, et j'esp\u00e8re b\u00e2tir une carri\u00e8re qui laisse place aux deux.<\/p>\n Au-del\u00e0 de la communication, je dispose d\u2019une solide exp\u00e9rience en mati\u00e8re de vie \u00e9tudiante, ayant \u00e9t\u00e9 r\u00e9\u00e9lue pour trois mandats cons\u00e9cutifs en tant que repr\u00e9sentante des sciences humaines et sociales au sein du syndicat \u00e9tudiant de l\u2019Universit\u00e9 Memorial. J\u2019ai \u00e9galement si\u00e9g\u00e9 au Conseil national de la voix des jeunes aupr\u00e8s de Jack.org, j\u2019ai cofond\u00e9 le Memorial Arts and Religious Studies Society,<\/em> dont j\u2019ai \u00e9t\u00e9 vice-pr\u00e9sidente, et je suis une b\u00e9n\u00e9vole active au sein de MUN Minds<\/em>, de Planned Parenthood<\/em> et du Centre de sant\u00e9 mentale et de traitement des d\u00e9pendances. Au sein de mon d\u00e9partement, je si\u00e8ge aux comit\u00e9s de sensibilisation et des r\u00e9seaux sociaux, et je m\u2019implique profond\u00e9ment dans la communication scientifique, en contribuant \u00e0 des \u00e9v\u00e9nements qui font d\u00e9couvrir la psychologie \u00e0 des publics de tous \u00e2ges.<\/p>\n En dehors du milieu universitaire, c\u2019est lorsque j\u2019explore les sentiers rocailleux de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador que je me sens le plus moi-m\u00eame. Il n\u2019y a nulle part d\u2019autre, comme cet endroit, entre les baleines, les icebergs et la biodiversit\u00e9 oc\u00e9anique. Quand je ne suis pas dehors, vous me trouverez probablement plong\u00e9e dans un roman fantastique ou en train de c\u00e2liner mes deux chats noirs. Je crois que la curiosit\u00e9, que ce soit au laboratoire, sur un sentier de randonn\u00e9e ou entre les pages d\u2019un livre, est ce qui anime la bonne science et les bonnes personnes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Candidats:<\/strong><\/p>\n Dear fellow students, A large portion of my administrative and leadership experience comes from my involvement with the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity during my undergrad, where I served a year in several executive roles including Head of Membership and Vice President, as well as Chapter President for two years. Across these positions, I was responsible for maintaining organizational records, preparing meeting minutes, coordinating schedules and events, tracking budgets and reimbursements, and communicating with both local and international partners. These experiences strengthened my ability to work within executive teams, manage competing responsibilities, and approach administrative work in a dependable and detail-oriented manner. I also served as an Undergraduate Cabinet Representative for all university chapters across Ontario and the Finger Lakes region of New York, where I acted as an advocate for undergraduate members, brought forward chapter concerns to the organization\u2019s international governing board, and worked directly with nearby chapters to support their operations and leadership development.<\/p>\n I believe I would bring a thoughtful and reliable approach to this role, and I am excited for the opportunity to support this section and contribute to the continued success of student initiatives.<\/p>\n Thank you for your consideration.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n Ch\u00e8res personnes \u00e9tudiantes,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Je m\u2019appelle Taylor Zieper (il\/lui) et je souhaite poser ma candidature au poste de responsable<\/p>\n de l\u2019administration et des finances au sein de la section \u00e9tudiante de la SCP. Je suis actuellement \u00e9tudiant dans un PhD en psychologie clinique \u00e0 l\u2019Universit\u00e9 de Saskatchewan et, tout au long de mes \u00e9tudes de premier cycle et de mes \u00e9tudes sup\u00e9rieures actuelles, j\u2019ai pris plaisir \u00e0 m\u2019impliquer dans des initiatives qui favorisent le d\u00e9veloppement professionnel, la d\u00e9fense des int\u00e9r\u00eats et l\u2019engagement communautaire. Je consid\u00e8re ce poste comme une occasion de contribuer positivement \u00e0 la communaut\u00e9 des personnes \u00e9tudiantes en psychologie en mettant \u00e0 profit l\u2019exp\u00e9rience en mati\u00e8re d\u2019organisation et de leadership que j\u2019ai acquis dans le cadre de fonctions ex\u00e9cutives et administratives ant\u00e9rieures afin de soutenir les initiatives et le travail continu de la section \u00e9tudiante de la SCP.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Une grande partie de mon exp\u00e9rience en mati\u00e8re d'administration et de gestion d\u00e9coule de mon engagement au sein de la fraternit\u00e9 Alpha Epsilon Pi pendant mes \u00e9tudes de premier cycle, o\u00f9 j'ai occup\u00e9 pendant un an plusieurs postes \u00e0 responsabilit\u00e9, notamment celui de responsable des adh\u00e9sions et de vice-pr\u00e9sident, ainsi que celui de pr\u00e9sident de section pendant deux<\/p>\n ans. \u00c0 ces diff\u00e9rents postes, j\u2019\u00e9tais charg\u00e9 de tenir les registres de l\u2019organisation, de r\u00e9diger les comptes rendus de r\u00e9union, de coordonner les calendriers et les \u00e9v\u00e9nements, de suivre les budgets et les remboursements, et de communiquer avec les partenaires locaux et internationaux. Ces exp\u00e9riences ont renforc\u00e9 ma capacit\u00e9 \u00e0 travailler au sein d\u2019\u00e9quipes de direction, \u00e0 g\u00e9rer des responsabilit\u00e9s concurrentes et \u00e0 aborder le travail administratif de mani\u00e8re fiable et soucieuse du d\u00e9tail. J\u2019ai \u00e9galement occup\u00e9 le poste de repr\u00e9sentant du cabinet des personnes \u00e9tudiantes de premier cycle pour toutes les sections universitaires de l'Ontario et la r\u00e9gion des Finger Lakes dans l'\u00c9tat de New York, o\u00f9 j'ai d\u00e9fendu les int\u00e9r\u00eats des membres \u00e9tudiants, relay\u00e9 les pr\u00e9occupations des sections aupr\u00e8s du conseil d'administration international de l'organisation et collabor\u00e9 directement avec les sections voisines pour soutenir leurs activit\u00e9s et le d\u00e9veloppement de leurs comp\u00e9tences en leadership.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Je pense pouvoir apporter une approche r\u00e9fl\u00e9chie et fiable \u00e0 ce poste, et je me r\u00e9jouis de l'<\/p>\n opportunit\u00e9 de soutenir cette section et de contribuer au succ\u00e8s continu des initiatives \u00e9tudiantes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Je vous remercie de l\u2019attention que vous porterez \u00e0 ma candidature.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n I am currently enrolled in a PhD program in Clinical Psychology, and have a focus on cognitive and clinical research related to attention, working memory, metacognition, and ADHD. As part of my graduate training, I am currently contributing to research in both the O\u2019Connell and Cognition labs at the University of Saskatchewan, while also providing therapy and neurocognitive assessments through practicum placements. My recent academic work has included contributing to a book chapter on intelligence and reasoning, presenting posters at ADHD-focused conferences, and I am currently preparing to run the first study of my dissertation. Through these experiences, I have continued developing the organizational, communication, and collaborative skills necessary for both research and administrative roles.<\/p>\n Prior to graduate school, I was heavily involved in leadership, mentorship, and community initiatives alongside my undergraduate studies. Through the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, I held positions including Chapter President and Regional Undergraduate Cabinet Representative, where I gained experience with governance, policy and procedural document writing, meeting coordination, and executive collaboration. I was also involved in philanthropic initiatives, most notably organizing a bone marrow donor drive in partnership with the Gift of Life Registry. In addition, I worked as a tutor for youth and as an ADHD coach for young adults, experiences that strengthened my ability to mentor others, communicate effectively, and adapt to diverse academic and interpersonal settings.<\/p>\n Building on my academic interests and long-term career goals, I hope to continue pursuing work that integrates cognitive science with clinical psychological practice. I am particularly interested in contributing to research and evidence-based approaches aimed at improving executive functioning, self-awareness regarding strengths and weaknesses, and everyday functioning among neurodiverse individuals. In the future, I also hope to work directly with children and young adults through therapeutic and psychological assessment services.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n Je suis actuellement inscrit \u00e0 un programme de PhD en psychologie clinique et je me consacre \u00e0 la recherche cognitive et clinique li\u00e9e \u00e0 l'attention, \u00e0 la m\u00e9moire de travail, \u00e0 la m\u00e9tacognition et au TDAH. Dans le cadre de ma formation universitaire, je participe actuellement \u00e0 des travaux de recherche au sein des laboratoires O\u2019Connell and Cognition<\/em> de l\u2019Universit\u00e9 de la Saskatchewan, tout en offrant des services de th\u00e9rapie et des \u00e9valuations neurocognitives dans le cadre de stages pratiques. Mes travaux universitaires r\u00e9cents ont notamment consist\u00e9 \u00e0 contribuer \u00e0 un chapitre d\u2019ouvrage sur l\u2019intelligence et le raisonnement, \u00e0 pr\u00e9senter des affiches lors de conf\u00e9rences consacr\u00e9es au TDAH, et je me pr\u00e9pare actuellement \u00e0 mener la premi\u00e8re \u00e9tude de ma th\u00e8se. Gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 ces exp\u00e9riences, j\u2019ai continu\u00e9 \u00e0 d\u00e9velopper les comp\u00e9tences organisationnelles, de communication et de collaboration n\u00e9cessaires tant pour les r\u00f4les de recherche que pour les fonctions administratives.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Avant d'entamer mes \u00e9tudes sup\u00e9rieures, je me suis fortement impliqu\u00e9 dans des activit\u00e9s de leadership, de mentorat et des initiatives communautaires parall\u00e8lement \u00e0 mes \u00e9tudes de premier cycle. Au sein de la fraternit\u00e9 Alpha Epsilon Pi, j'ai occup\u00e9 divers postes, notamment celui de pr\u00e9sident de section et de repr\u00e9sentant r\u00e9gional au sein du cabinet des personnes \u00e9tudiantes de premier cycle, ce qui m'a permis d'acqu\u00e9rir de l'exp\u00e9rience en mati\u00e8re de gouvernance, de r\u00e9daction de documents strat\u00e9giques et proc\u00e9duraux, de coordination de r\u00e9unions et de collaboration avec les instances dirigeantes. J'ai \u00e9galement particip\u00e9 \u00e0 des initiatives philanthropiques, notamment en organisant une campagne de don de moelle osseuse en partenariat avec le registre Gift of Life. De plus, j'ai travaill\u00e9 comme tuteur aupr\u00e8s de jeunes et comme coach sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9 dans le TDAH pour de jeunes adultes, des exp\u00e9riences qui ont renforc\u00e9 ma capacit\u00e9 \u00e0 encadrer les autres, \u00e0 communiquer efficacement et \u00e0 m'adapter \u00e0 divers contextes acad\u00e9miques et interpersonnels.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n En m'appuyant sur mes int\u00e9r\u00eats acad\u00e9miques et mes objectifs de carri\u00e8re \u00e0 long terme, j'esp\u00e8re continuer \u00e0 exercer un m\u00e9tier qui int\u00e8gre les sciences cognitives \u00e0 la pratique de la psychologie clinique. Je souhaite tout particuli\u00e8rement contribuer \u00e0 la recherche et aux approches fond\u00e9es sur des donn\u00e9es probantes visant \u00e0 am\u00e9liorer les fonctions ex\u00e9cutives, la conscience de soi concernant les forces et les faiblesses, ainsi que le fonctionnement quotidien des personnes atteintes de neurodiversit\u00e9. \u00c0 l'avenir, j'esp\u00e8re \u00e9galement travailler directement avec des enfants et des jeunes adultes dans le cadre de services d'\u00e9valuation th\u00e9rapeutique et psychologique.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":1382,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/no-sidebar.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-29359","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpa.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/29359","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpa.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpa.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpa.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpa.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29359"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/cpa.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/29359\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47596,"href":"https:\/\/cpa.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/29359\/revisions\/47596"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cpa.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1382"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cpa.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29359"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Patrick Fahim<\/h4>\n
\nDIRECTEUR(ICE) DES AFFAIRES \u00c9TUDIANTES DE DEUXI\u00c8ME ET TROISI\u00c8ME CYCLES<\/h3>\n
Autumn Brambell<\/h4>\n
\nAs a first-year M.Sc. student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Regina, I\u2019ve learned how important clear communication and organization are in fast-paced, collaborative environments. Through my work as a Graduate Research Assistant on large, multi-site projects, I regularly balance multiple responsibilities, communicate with different team members, and contribute to ongoing research and knowledge translation. These experiences have made me comfortable taking initiative, staying organized, and following through on tasks.
\nI\u2019m particularly drawn to the Graduate Student Affairs Executive role because I enjoy working directly with students. In past roles as a lab manager and mentor, I\u2019ve helped onboard new members, maintain engagement, and support others in navigating academic and professional challenges. I would bring that same approachable and responsive style to supporting Student Representatives and addressing student concerns.
\nAt the same time, I\u2019m also interested in the Communications Executive role because I enjoy writing and sharing information in a way that feels clear and accessible. My experience as a journalist strengthened my ability to translate complex ideas into engaging content, which would be helpful for coordinating Section News and maintaining communication platforms.
\nOverall, I would bring a reliable, organized, and approachable presence to either role, along with a genuine interest in supporting students and making the Section feel more connected and accessible.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n
\nAGENTE DES AFFAIRES FRANCOPHONES<\/h3>\n
Florence Larochelle<\/h4>\n
Ilana Singer <\/h4>\n
\nDIRECTEUR(ICE) des communications EXECUTIVE<\/h3>\n
Ashlinn Pennell<\/h4>\n
\nDIRECTEUR(ICE) DE L\u2019administration et des finances<\/h3>\n
Taylor Zieper<\/h4>\n
\nMy name is Taylor Zieper (he\/him), and I am applying for the Administration & Finance Executive position within the CPA Student Section. I am currently a PhD student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Saskatchewan, and throughout both my undergraduate degree and ongoing graduate studies, I have enjoyed becoming involved in initiatives that support professional growth, advocacy, and community engagement. I see this role as an opportunity to contribute positively to the psychology student community by applying the organizational and leadership experience I have developed through previous executive and administrative roles to help support the initiatives and ongoing work of the CPA Student Section.<\/p>\n
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