Past members of the TREC team

Kristine is the former TREC Lab Coordinator, she completed her BSc (Honours) in Psychology at the University of Calgary in 2023. Her research interests focus on positive psychology and promoting equitable care for all. She is now an MSc student in Community Health Sciences (Epidemiology) at the University of Calgary.

Darian is a past TREC lab volunteer and PSYC 504 student at the University of Calgary. She previously completed her Bachelor of Art’s Psychology degree at MacEwan University. Her research interest includes sexual health functioning, interpersonal relationships, and treatment outcomes for LQGTQIA2S+ adolescents and young adults. 

Saria is a past Honours student in the TREC Lab. She completed her BSc in Psychology in Winter 2025. Her research interests focus on reducing barriers to positive mental health among equity-deserving groups, including BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. Saria is now an MSc student in School and Applied Child Psychology at the University of Calgary.

Adrianne is a past Honours student in the TREC Lab, she completed her BSc in Psychology in Winter 2025. Her research experience has primarily focused on examining neurodevelopmental disorders and concurrent child health issues through psychological assessments via chart reviews. Adrianne is now an MSc in Mental Health at McGill University.

Samarpreet is a past Honours student in the TREC Lab, he completed his BSc in Psychology at the University of Calgary in 2024. His research interests focus on the biopsychosocial factors contributing to the development of depression and anxiety disorders, particularly within diverse communities. Samarpreet is now MSc student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Calgary.

Maddie is a past TREC lab volunteer and graduated with her BA in psychology at the University of Calgary. Broadly, some of her interests are clinical, cognition, and addiction research. She aspires to continue with graduate studies in clinical psychology. 

Malak is the former Lab Coordinator for the TREC Lab at the University of Calgary. His research interests focus on understanding the factors that influence mental health, emotional regulation, and behavior in children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. He is also interested in exploring mental health barriers faced by diverse populations, including sexual, gender, and racial minority groups such as 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Barleen is a former research volunteer in the TREC Lab with a background in Psychology. She completed my BSc in Psychology, and is working as a behavioural interventionist supporting children with autism and their families. She is particularly passionate about reducing the cultural stigma surrounding mental health and improving access to services for diverse communities.