I recently completed a Psychology Honours BA with High Distinction at the University of British Columbia (converted GPA=4.0) & will begin a Clinical Psychology PhD at the University of Rhode Island this fall, specializing in neuropsychology. My experiences as a refugee inspire my commitment to improving access to evidence-based, culturally responsive psychological services for all. Alongside my research on concussion recovery, gambling biases, confidence in bipolar disorder, & refugee health, I enjoy mentoring aspiring psychologists & participating in equity initiatives. Outside the lab, I've been involved in building community within & beyond my department. I'm especially passionate about demystifying academia & expanding paid undergraduate research opportunities so that talented students with diverse lived experiences can help shape the questions we ask & ultimately the care our communities receive. I hope to build a career combining my passions for research, clinical care & advocacy to make neuropsychological care more responsive to the populations we serve. With your support, I hope to ease the financial burden of relocating, purchasing my 1st car for placements, & paying off my ~$50,000 of student debt. Some of my work: -My 1st-author paper on the illusion of control in gambling: https://doi.org/10.1080/16066359.2025.2581087 -Published abstract on metacognition in bipolar disorder (p.1152): https://doi.org/10.1080/13854046.2026.2652574 -Published abstract on predictors of treatment response in concussion (S55-56): https://doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2025.2507554

• Research Assistant: conducted independent projects on predictors & moderators of treatment response for persistent symptoms after concussion, from study design and data analysis to conference presentation.

  Research · Coping with Neurological Symptoms Lab, University of British Columbia

  Jan 2023 – Present

• Research Assistant: co-developed a study on the impact of toys on resilience among Syrian refugee children in Jordan by selecting measures, translating materials into Arabic, and coordinating international research partners.

  Mental Health Care · Power of Play & University of British Columbia

  Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

• Research Award Assistant: led & co-led research on gambling cognitions and interoception, designed studies, applied advanced psychometric methods with researchers across institutions, and authored an honours thesis and manuscripts.

  Research · Centre for Gambling Research

  Jan 2024 – Present

• Administrative Assistant: supported research operations and scientific communication by translating materials, managing websites and databases, preparing reports, and coordinating with researchers across Germany.

  Research · German Centre for Cardiovascular Research

  Jan 2019 – Jan 2022

• Student Ambassador: fostered an inclusive and welcoming introduction to university by helping prospective students and families from diverse backgrounds envision themselves as part of the UBC community.

  Higher Education · University of British Columbia

  Jan 2023 – Jan 2026

• Project Assistant for Curriculum Development: contributed to improving psychology education by tutoring statistics students and collaborating on a department-wide teaching innovation project supporting over 1,100 students annually.

  Higher Education · University of British Columbia

  Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

• Advocacy
• Volunteering
• Philanthropy

• Weightlifting

  2024 – Present

• Honors Thesis Student

  University of British Columbia · Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

  2025 – Present

  Research topic:

  Metacognition in Bipolar Disorder

• Research Assistant, Research Award Student

  University of British Columbia · Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

  2023 – Present

  Research topic:

  Persistent Symptoms after Concussion

• Research Assistant, Research Award Student, Honors Thesis Student

  University of British Columbia · Research and Experimental Psychology

  2024 – Present

  Research topic:

  Cognitive distortions in gambling

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  - · Dance

  2008 – 2015

• Served as a Group Class Volunteer for psychoeducational and rehabilitation programs to improve quality of life for individuals living with chronic conditions

  Volunteering · BC Brain Wellness Program, University of British Columbia

  2025 – 2025

  Mission:

  To empower individuals with chronic neurological conditions through evidence-based education, exercise, and community support.

• Supported cognitive screening clinics by assisting with patient flow, scoring neuropsychological assessments, observing clinical evaluations, and coordinating/shadowing a multi-week cognitive health education class,

  Volunteering · BC Brain Wellness Program, University of British Columbia

  2025 – 2025

  Mission:

  To promote brain health through early cognitive screening, community education, and accessible neuropsychological services for older adults.

• Co-president

  Volunteering · Arab Student Association, University of British Columbia

  2024 – 2026

  Mission:

  To celebrate Arab identity, promote cultural understanding, and fundraise.

• Served as a key student representative at monthly meetings with faculty and graduate students and at fundraising events

  Advocacy · Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Funding Working Group Member, University of British Columbia

  2025 – 2026

  Mission:

  To shape the long-term vision of the Psychology Inclusive Excellence Fund, which serves students from underrepresented backgrounds in psychology, and to plan fundraising events, yielding over $60,000 over two years

• Serving as a mentor for a virtual graduate student-led program

  Volunteering · Nextgen Psych Scholars Program

  2026 – Present

  Mission:

  To demystify the application process to graduate programs with a focus on the experiences of underrepresented (e.g., BIPOC, low-income, first-gen, LGBTQIA+) individuals, after having been a mentee previously.

• Served as a volunteer providing individualized virtual coaching using motivational interviewing, goal setting, and health screenings to promote long-term behavior change.

  Volunteering · HealtheSteps, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Colmbia

  2025 – 2026

  Mission:

  To support individuals at risk of chronic disease in achieving sustainable lifestyle changes through evidence-based health coaching.