Current Team Members
Dr. Gicas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at UFV where she teaches clinically-oriented courses in psychology and conducts neuropsychological research in aging, dementia, and homelessness. She is UFV's Faculty Representative for the Canadian Psychological Association, and is also a licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist in B.C. In her spare time, Dr. Gicas enjoys running, biking, and camping with her family on the beautiful west coast.
Tamara Cleverdon is currently completing her Honours thesis as a fourth-year psychology major. Tamara is passionate about research, particularly research aimed at improving clinical recognition and support for people whose needs are often overlooked or misunderstood. Tamara plans to pursue graduate studies in clinical psychology and continue her career in research. Outside of academics, Tamara enjoys spending time with her husband and two wonderful children, playing DnD with her friends, camping, and experiencing different cultures through travel whenever she has the opportunity.
Cole is an undergraduate student at UFV working towards a psychology Honours degree. Looking ahead he intends to enter the field of clinical neuropsychology as he has a keen interest in the biological basis of human behaviour. Outside of academic pursuits he enjoys drawing, printmaking, and both playing and collecting music.
Freddy is a second-year student at UFV currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology and a minor in Biology. He has a strong passion for healthcare and plans to pursue medical school or graduate studies in Neuropsychology. A few fun facts about Freddy: He was born in Liberia, West Africa, and adopted at age two into a Hispanic and Irish household, giving him a unique cultural background. Freddy loves physical exercise and sports like soccer, basketball, swimming, and volleyball. He has an artistic side and enjoys portrait drawing, anatomy sketches, 2D digital animation, and playing musical instruments. Freddy is also an animal lover; he has a black cat named Polo and a standard poodle named Willow who is way too smart for her own good!
Emma Tremblay is an undergraduate student at UFV working toward a Psychology Honours degree. Looking ahead, she intends to pursue graduate studies in psychology, with academic interests in women's research, the hormonal cycle, and ADHD. Outside her studies, she enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors, and appreciates any opportunity to connect with nature.
Mary Ann is in her final year of her Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Biology. Upon graduation, she intends to pursue graduate studies in neuropsychology, continuing her interest in the relationship between the human brain and behavior. Beyond her academics, Mary Ann is serving her second term as President of the Women in STEM club and actively volunteers in her community. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, trying new recipes, and spending time with her family and friends.
Past Team Members
Sydney Hoogenboom
Bethany Parkinson
Pranya Rana
Siya Aggarwal