Elena Scheibler
Title: Research Assistant; Former Directed Studies Student Pronouns: She/Her/Hers About: Elena is a fourth-year undergraduate psychology student at the University of British Columbia. Her research interests include sexual dysfunction, particularly pain, as well as sexual wellbeing throughout the lifespan. The impact of physiological experiences on psychological wellbeing, and vice versa, are particularly interesting to her. […]
Valentine Balcazar
Title: Research Assistant Pronouns: She/Her/Hers About: Valentina is a fourth year undergraduate student studying psychology at the University of British Columbia. Her research interests include intersectional sexual wellbeing and dysfunction, as well as sex taboos and myths in different socio-cultural spheres. She is very passionate about knowledge translation, and is currently designing an initiative to […]
Simon Shepphard
Title: Research Assistant Pronouns: He/Him/His About: Simon is a 4th year psychology undergraduate student interested in pursuing research and psychotherapy. Outside of the SWell lab, he works part time at Lookout Housing Society, where he cultivates an understanding of the community-level applications of academic research.
Jax Newman
Title: Research Assistant Pronouns: He/Him/His About: Jax is a third-year undergraduate student studying psychology at the University of British Columbia. His research interests include sexual development, sexual wellbeing and dysfunction, psychopathology, and socio-cultural influences on sexuality. He intends to pursue graduate studies in clinical psychology.
Nicholas Latimer
Title: Research Assistant; Former Directed Studies Student Pronouns: He/Him/His About: Nicholas is a psychology undergraduate student. As a member of the Academics Committee in the Psychology Student Association, he partakes in the organizing and facilitation of events for fellow students interested in a career in psychology practice and research. While working with the BC Ministry […]
Gwen Farm
Title: Research AssistantCo-Op Student Pronouns: She/Her/Hers About: Gwen is a fourth year BSc student majoring in Behavioural Neuroscience and Nutritional Sciences. She is interested in the intersections of self-esteem and personality styles like perfectionism on sexual health and is passionate about advocating for nutrition and mental health issues. In the future, Gwen intends to pursue […]
Alexis Seppelt
Title: NSERC USRA Student; Former Directed Studies Student; AURA Student Pronouns: She/Her/Hers About: Alexis is an undergraduate student who is majoring in psychology. Her research interests include sexual fantasies, sexual communication, and sexual dysfunctions, as well as how developmental factors influence one’s sexuality later in life. After completing her Bachelor’s Degree, she intends to pursue […]
Elena Zettelmeyer
Title: Research Assistant; WLIAURA Student Pronouns: She/Her/Hers About: Elena is an undergraduate research assistant interested in how closing knowledge gaps around sex and sexuality through therapies and education can impact sexual health outcomes. In the future, Elena hopes to continue her studies in clinical psychology at a graduate level.
Stephanie Chen
Title: Honours Student; NSERC USRA Summer Student Pronouns: She/Her/Hers About: Stephanie is currently a third-year Honours psychology student at the University of British Columbia. Her research interests focus broadly in clinical psychology. More specifically, she’s interested in sexual dysfunctions, paraphilias, and sexual well-being. In the future, she intends to pursue graduate school and as a […]
Maya Thulin
Title: Honours Student; NSERC USRA Summer Student Pronouns: She/Her/Hers About: Maya is currently completing her final year of the Honours Psychology program at UBC. She is currently conducting research on the role of gender in the perception of professional versus non-professional gamblers. Her research interests include addiction, eating disorders, personality disorders, and interpersonal relationships. She […]