Leadership

Leadership roles

LEAD ORGANIZER, University of Waterloo Psychology Discovery Conference, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON.

Dec 2019 - Oct 2020

The University of Waterloo Psychology Discovery Conference (PDC) was held on October 30, 2020, in a virtual setting. Over 250 attendants were recorded as interacting with research produced by members of the University of Waterloo's Psychology department.

The PDC was created in order to promote reciprocal knowledge between the areas and degree levels (undergraduate, graduate, faculty) of the University of Waterloo Psychology department. The key aim of this conference was to promote a sense of community among department members and give students an opportunity to also share their research and knowledge with the wider University of Waterloo community.

In my role as a lead organizer of the PDC, I was responsible for networking with university groups (MITACS, Psychology Undergraduate Student Society, Graduate Studies And Postdoctoral Affairs) to promote goals of conference, as well as securing funding for the conference from university sources.

I worked to promote the conference among psychology students and faculty, and reached out to the wider University of Waterloo and Waterloo community to achieve attendance from a variety of attendees. I was also responsible for maintaining the conference website to organize conference submissions/registration and provide up-to-date information about the conference.

UW Psychology Discovery Conference

VICE PRESIDENT for the Graduate Association for Students of Psychology (GASP), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON.

Apr 2019 - May 2020

As Vice President of the Graduate Association for Students of Psychology (GASP), my main roles were to promote a sense of community between graduate students of all areas in the department and act as a liaison between students and administration/faculty to discuss student concerns and questions.

To encourage student connections and support among the psychology graduate community, I organized social events and community get-togethers (e.g. Welcome Week scavenger hunts, campus tours, coffee hours, Bell Let's Talk event).

With the aim of providing multi-faceted opportunities for graduate students, I coordinated a panel on work-life balance with members of the academic community to encourage students to consider their current and future career pursuits. I also collaborated with the University of Waterloo's MITACS office to organize a workshop on the topic of communicating academia-focused skills and how to use these same skills in careers beyond academia.

During the COVID-19 closures that are impacting our university, I have been gathering and sharing resources to assist the graduate students of our department via social media. This includes software sharing, mental and physical well-being activities, and general promotion of community.

DEVELOPMENTAL AREA REPRESENTATIVE for the Graduate Association for Students of Psychology (GASP), University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON.

Apr 2018 - March 2019

During my time as a representative for the developmental area in the University of Waterloo's Psychology department, I assisted in the organization of social events for graduate students in psychology department. I was also responsible for conveying student questions and concerns from developmental area to the GASP executive committee to promote wider department communication.

Invited Panelist

Green, E.S. (November, 2020). PsychSoc Graduate Student Panel. Organized by the Psychology Undergraduate Student Society, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON. Video.

Green, E.S. (October, 2020). Graduate School Information Session. Organized by the Psychology Department, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON.

Volunteer roles

MEMBER, Wellness Collaborative Community of Practice group, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON.

Jan 2020 – Present

The University of Waterloo's Wellness Collaborative was created from the Okanagan Charter committments, and is committed to improving mental health at the University of Waterloo via discussion of pressing issues and collaborative creation on initiatives and campaigns across campus.

As a member, I contribute my perspective as a graduate student at the University of Waterloo and suggest recommendations that will lead to improvements in the mental health experience of students.

University of Waterloo Wellness Collaborative

VOLUNTEER, Let’s Talk Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON.

Jan 2019 – Aug 2021

As a volunteer, my role is to provide in-class presentations/workshops on a variety of scientific topics to elementary and secondary students. I aim to always present information in an enthusiastic and approachable manner, while encouraging questions and participation from students. Above all, I use this opportunity to emphasize participation in the scientific community for all, regardless of perceived skill level or ability.

EVALUATOR & OFFICIAL, Skate Canada

2010 – 2019

In my role as an evaluator for Skate Canada, I conducted skater examinations that allowed skaters to proceed to the next level of competition. I was responsible for providing detailed feedback on strengths and areas of improvements, using established examination requirements, to guide growth in skating skills.

As a Skate Canada official, I took part in local and provincial competitions and evaluated skater performances during events. I used internationally-established points guidelines that determined scores for skaters, to rank skater performances.

In both of my roles, I acted as a representative of the Skate Canada and figure skating community. This included promoting a love of the sport and encouraging further skater participation and growth.

Additional training

Accessibility Training course, completed through the Accessibility Office, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON. (Jan 2020)

Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED Training, completed through University of Waterloo Athletics, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON. (Oct 2020)

Sexual Violence Awareness: Referral and Support (HRE 101), completed through the Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion Office, University of Waterloo, ON. (Sept 2019)

Fitness and Instructional Representative Training, completed through University of Waterloo Athletics, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON. (Sept 2019)

Waterloo Content Management System (WCMS) for Content Maintainers, completed through Information Systems Technology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON. (July 2019)

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Training, completed through Counselling Services, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON. (July 2018.)

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