SPN EXECUTIVE TEAM

Our team is made up of MacEwan students that are passionate about psychology. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and informative community around psychology and everything that encompasses the psychology student experience.

Here are some of our friendly faces to look for...

TEAM LEADS

Calvin Hubscher

VP Research & Development Lead

Meet Calvin! He’s a fourth-year BSc Psychology student whose favourite class was PSYC 275, where he loved learning all about the brain. You can usually spot him studying on Floor 5 of Building 9. After his degree, Calvin hopes to return to MacEwan for a Psych Nursing degree. Through the Psych Club, he’s excited to share info with fellow students; whether it’s about honours, volunteering, research, or other opportunities at MacEwan!

EVENTS TEAM

Sheanelle S.

VP Admin

Meet Sheannelle, a third-year Bachelor of Arts student majoring in Psychology with a minor in Classics. Her favourite class so far has been PSYC 241 (Social Psychology), which helped her understand how psychology applies to everyday life and human behaviour. Sheannelle usually studies on the third floor of the library in the silent section. After her degree, she plans to pursue a Master’s in Psychology. She would like to research connections between classical studies and psychology, such as the Oedipus and Electra complexes and Jung’s theories of storytelling and archetypes. Through SPN, she hopes to foster camaraderie, share resources, and encourage thoughtful discussions among her peers.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TEAM

OPERATIONS TEAM

Brooklyn Olson

Associate Executive

Meet Brooklyn, a third-year Bachelor of Science student majoring in Psychology with a minor in Sociology! Her favourite class so far has been PSYC 258, though she’s especially looking forward to taking PSYC 275 next. Brooklyn’s go-to study spots are by the pool or on the first floor of Building 7/8 near ADR and the gym. After completing her degree, she hopes to attend graduate school and eventually work in the field of forensic psychology. Through SPN, Brooklyn aims to bring energy and enthusiasm to event planning and help create a welcoming space where psychology students feel at home.

MARKETING TEAM

Julia Huckabay

VP Engagement

Julia is a third-year BA Psychology student at MacEwan University. Her favourite class so far has been PSYC 223 (Developmental Psychology) with Dr. Vongpaisal, where she enjoyed learning about childhood development both biologically and socially, while also building lasting friendships. Julia can often be found studying in the silent library in Building 7. After completing her degree, she plans to pursue a Master’s or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, with the goal of working in Pediatric Clinical Neuropsychology or a related field supporting children. Through SPN, Julia hopes to contribute by helping create engaging events and info sessions that bring psychology students together!

Angela Juson

VP Digital Media

Angela Juson is a third-year Bachelor of Arts student majoring in Psychology at MacEwan University. Her favourite class has been PSYC 405 (Anxiety Mechanisms), and enjoyed learning how dysfunctional beliefs cause/maintain anxiety disorders, and how to treat them. Angela often studies in one of the library’s quiet study rooms. After completing her degree, Angela plans to continue on to graduate school, though she is still exploring which discipline to specialize in, she's leaning towards Psychedelic-Assisted therapy. As SPN's VP for Digital Media, Angela hopes to use her creative skills to bring our digital presence to life!

Dr. Tara Vongpaisal

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Vongpaisal is interested in how children develop their communication skills through music and speech, and how these skills are affected by hearing loss and other special conditions. Her current research is exploring strategies that use multiple sensory modalities (e.g., vision and movement) to optimize hearing outcomes in deaf children with cochlear implants.