Dr. Louise Mâsse
Principal Investigator
Education: PhD (Measurement and Evaluation) – University of Ottawa; MSc (Kinanthropology) – University of Ottawa; BSc (Exercise Science) – Concordia University
Research interests: Health behaviour change, health promotion theories, physical activity, obesity prevention and treatment, health measurement and psychometrics.
Fun facts: While I don't like the snow in the city, I still think it is awesome to be on the mountains in the winter and enjoy the winter sports.
Dr. Olivia De-Jongh González
Research Associate
Education: PhD (Psychological Research) – Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico; MSc (Clinical Psychology) & BSc (Psychology) – Havana University, Cuba
Research interests: Health behaviors; Family studies, parenting practices & styles; Family-based, multicomponent & behavioral interventions; mHealth; Implementation science; Childhood & adolescence; Obesity; Quantitative & statistical methods.
Fun facts: In the evenings I practice martial arts (either Karate or Taekwondo; depending on whether the day needs a punch or a kick).
Dr. Liza Boyar
Postdoctoral fellow
Education: PhD (Public Health and Health Systems) – University of Waterloo; MHSc (Nutrition Communication) – Toronto Metropolitan University; BASc (Food and Nutrition) – Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)
Research interests: nutrition programs and policies, child and youth health, diet-related chronic disease prevention, health promotion
Fun fact: I love going to the grocery store in every country I visit.
Iyoma Edache
PhD Student
Education: PhD student (Population and Public Health) University of British Columbia; MSc (Exercise Science) – Concordia University; BSc (Human Kinetics) University of Ottawa
Research interests: Health promotion, physical activity, health behaviour change, obesity prevention and treatment.
Fun facts: I was born in Abuja, Nigeria.
Karen Sauve
PhD Student
Education: PhD student (UBC Population and Public Health; MSc Rehabilitation Sciences (UBC);
BSc Physical Therapy (Queen’s University)
Research interests: Health promotion in children and youth; specifically, barriers and facilitators to physical activity and sport participation in children and youth
Fun fact: I have a 6-month-old black lab puppy named Cinder.
Chris Wright
PhD Student
Education: BSc Hons Sport Development and Coaching - University of Lincoln; England; MSc Kinesiology - University of Victoria; NCCP Master Coach Developer
Research interests: Childhood physical activity, physical literacy development, adult influence on children's physical activity, behaviour change
Fun fact: I travelled the world as a ski instructor for 4 years.
Amy Dong
MSc Student
Education: MSc student (Population and Public Health) – University of British Columbia; BSc (Nutritional Sciences) - University of British Columbia
Research interests: Nutrition; Developmental health; Social determinants of health
Fun facts: I love volleyball, climbing, and vegan cooking!
Eva Catharina Nieuwenhuijs
MSc Student
Education: MSc Student (Population and Public Health) - University of British Columbia; BSc Liberal Arts and Sciences - Amsterdam University College.
Research interests: Early Childhood Nutrition; Childhood Obesity; Health Promotion; Health Equity.
Fun facts: I have a great passion for coffee, am always up for an outdoor adventure, and love spending time with my high-energy Vizsla.
Priza Pradhananga
MSc Student
Education: Bachelor’s in Public Health - Purbanchal University, Nepal
Research interest: School Food Environment, Policy Intervention, Behavior intervention, Nutrition, Health promotion.
Fun fact: I am a plant parent with lots of plants back home in Nepal, and I miss caring for them.
Nicole Armeanu
Health Promotion Coordinator
Education: BSc student (Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience) – University of British Columbia
Research interests: Childhood Health Promotion; Nutrition; Physical Activity; Disordered Eating Patterns
Fun facts: I am Romanian and love dodgeball.
Genevieve Hoang
Health Promotion Coordinator
Education: BSc student (Cognitive Systems: Cognition and Brain Specialization) - University of British Columbia
Research interests: Childhood health promotion, physical and mental health, developmental disorders
Fun facts: I love being active and grew up doing a variety of sports (gymnastics, swimming, netball, etc.). I am currently a competitive street dancer who trains in various styles, including hip hop, popping, and locking.