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 G.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Education: PhD (Psychological Research) – Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico; MSc (Clinical Psychology) & BSc (Psychology) – Havana University, Cuba
Research interests: Childhood obesity; Health behaviors; Behavioral change techniques; Parenting styles and practices; Family-based interventions; Quantitative and statistical methods.
Fun facts: I love practicing Taekwondo.
Dr. Sarah Hutchison
Postdoctoral Fellow
Education: PhD (Psychology) – University of Victoria; MSc (Psychology) – University of Victoria; BA (Psychology) – Athabasca & Mount Royal University
Research interests: Cognitive Development (Executive Function); Social Development; Explicit and Implicit Stereotypes (Weight Stigma); Physical Activity; Autism Spectrum Disorder
Fun facts: I lived in Hong Kong for 5 months during a semester abroad and I enjoy hiking in different countries and in North Van on the weekends.
Iyoma Edache
Graduate Research Assistant
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.
Sophie Marshall-Beaucoup
MSc Student
Education: MSc student (Population and Public Health) University of British Columbia; BA (Political Science) McGill University.
Research interests: Adolescent dietary behaviours; Unhealthy dietary behaviours; Restrained eating and dieting; Eating disorders prevention;
Fun facts: I love to hike, backpack, and do anything outdoors. The best (and hardest) hike I have ever done was to summit a 6,088m mountain in Bolivia!
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!
Katherine Smith
Health Promotion Coordinator
Education: BSc Student (Biology) – University of British Columbia
Research interests: Health promotion, health measurement, health behaviour change, prevention and treatment of childhood obesity
Fun facts: A perfect day for me has to include quality time with my Pomeranian and Weiner dog.
Joy Li
Health Promotion Coordinator
Education: BSc (Food, Nutrition, and Health) – University of British Columbia
Research interests: Health Promotion; Nutrition; Childhood Obesity
Fun facts: I am a big foodie who loves visiting new cafés and restaurants with friends!
Paula Villagomez Volker
Graduate Academic Assistant - Good Start Matters project
Education: Master of Counselling Psychology student (School and Youth concentration) – Adler University; BA (Psychology) - Universidad Intercontinental, Mexico.
Research interests: Parenting styles and practices; psychological assessment; mental health; attachment theory; family-based interventions.
Fun facts: I moved to Vancouver a year ago to pursue my master's degree, and I absolutely love being here!