Dorcas Compaore

Research Assistant with the P-SEC research group, 2008.Publications: Poulin, C., Gouliquer, L., & Moore, A. (2018). Pompières: La passion du feu et le prix à payer. In J. Douesnard (Ed.), Enjeux humains et psychosociaux du travail (pp. 209-249). Québec, QC:...

Shannon Benjamin’s work with the P-SEC group took place during the summer of 2018, between her first and second years of law school. She had previously graduated from STU with a BA in history, French, and Spanish, and she had an avid interest in research and writing....

Research assistant with the P-SEC research group, 2014.Publications: Poulin, C., Gouliquer, L., & Moore, A. (2018). Pompières: La passion du feu et le prix à payer. In J. Douesnard (Ed.), Enjeux humains et psychosociaux du travail (pp. 209-249). Québec, QC:...

Dr. Bette Brazier, an alumnus of the P-SEC group, completed her Honours thesis under the supervision of Dr Carmen Poulin and continued her graduate work in the P-SEC group. She graduated with her PhD in 1996. The title of her dissertation is Intimate Partner Abuse:...

Beverly Brazier is an ordained minister in the United Church of Canada, presently serving with the people of Whitehorse United Church, Whitehorse, Yukon. Beverly worked with the P-SEC group partly because she was a community representative on the MMF Centre's board...

Susanne is currently completing an Honours Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work (H-BISW) degree, as well as a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in both the Equity, Diversity and Human Rights program and the Gerontology Specialization program. Her engagement with the P-SEC...

Freda began the clinical psychology program at UNB in September 2001 under Dr. Carmen Poulin’s supervision. She completed an Honours BSc in psychology at Trent University. Clinically, Freda enjoyed working with both adults and children; however, her primary focus was...

Debbi was enrolled as a graduate student in the doctoral clinical psychology program at the University of New Brunswick, in 2004. She graduated with a B.Sc. (Honours) in Psychology from the University of Prince Edward Island. Debbi’s doctoral dissertation examined the...

My name is Caroline De Freitas Silva. In 2013, I came to UNB as an international student, sponsored by the Brazilian program Science without Borders - CNPq (Ciencias sem Fronteiras - CNPq). During the Summer, I completed my research internship in the P-SEC Lab. I am...

Elizabeth Dreise completed her Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology, along with minors in criminology and Spanish, from St. Thomas University in May, 2019. Under the supervision of Dr. Michelle Lafrance, her honours thesis investigated the experiences of...

In the summer of 2018, Amanda Dunsmore worked as a research assistant in the P-SEC lab through the Work-Study programme at Laurentian University. Her primary responsibility was searching for evidence of the historical presence of Métis communities in the area of...

Elizabeth Gerhardt graduated with a Bachelors’ degree and Honours in Psychology, and a minor in Sociology from UNB. Elizabeth joined the P-SEC lab as a basic research student and continued to work in the lab through her honours’ work. Elizabeth’s honours’ thesis...

Practicing clinical psychologist in Nova Scotia.Publications: Poulin, C., Gouliquer, L., & Moore, A. (2018). Pompières: La passion du feu et le prix à payer. In J. Douesnard (Ed.), Enjeux humains et psychosociaux du travail (pp. 209-249). Québec, QC: Presses de...

In the Fall of 2020, Valérie Godin started her Post-Degree Bachelor of Social Work at St. Thomas University. Once she completes her  BSW, Valérie plans to work with older adults. She graduated in May 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts degree with an honours in Psychology...

Jonathan received his B.A. (political science) from the University of Calgary in 2006 and his LL.B (law) from the University of New Brunswick in 2009.   During his time at University of New Brunswick, Jonathan worked with Drs. Carmen Poulin and Lynne Gouliquer as a...

Emily Guidry worked with the P-SEC group for her Basic Research course. She worked on the home care for elders project. She thematically coded data for elder’s experiences of health and home care. After thematically coding for this project, she focused more...

Hannah Hamilton is a two-time UNB graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree, psychology major, and a Bachelor of Nursing. Hannah spent two years with the P-SEC team, working primarily on the Life Stories of 90+ Elders and Women Firefighters projects. Hannah greatly...

Janessa is currently working towards completing her Bachelor of Arts in psychology at UNB Fredericton. She was introduced to experimental psychology in the Winter 2022 semester where she had the opportunity to complete a Basic Research project in Dr. Perunovic’s...

B.A. Honours student with the P-SEC research group, 2001Thesis Title: Gay women in the Canadian Military: Self disclosure and individual adjustmentPublications: Poulin, C., Gouliquer, L., & Moore, A. (2018). Pompières: La passion du feu et le prix à payer. In J....

MA in Psychology with the P-SEC Research Group, 2007.Publications: Poulin, C., Gouliquer, L., & Moore, A. (2018). Pompières: La passion du feu et le prix à payer. In J. Douesnard (Ed.), Enjeux humains et psychosociaux du travail (pp. 209-249). Québec, QC: Presses...

Margaret Holland is a third-year PhD student in Interdisciplinary Studies. She earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Arts in Economics from the University of New Brunswick, in 2006 and 2011, respectively. She currently works as a Data Analyst/Statistical Assistant for...

Luc Huneault worked with P-SEC as a research assistant during the summer of 2017. His main tasks involved transcribing interviews pertaining to the research with individuals aged 90 years and above. According to Luc, this experience played a large role in inspiring...

Abbey is currently completing her Bachelor of Arts in psychology at UNB Fredericton and is specialising in Neuroscience. In the Fall of 2021, she worked with Dr. Gouliquer, Dr. Poulin, and Alissa Moore on her basic research project, which focussed on the experiences...

Harleen Jhinger is currently in her final year of an undergraduate degree at Laurentian University, studying Indigenous Social Work. She also completed a Certificate in Gerontology in 2020. Harleen joined the P-SEC research group through the Work Study program in...

Moira completed her honours in Psychology at St. Thomas University under the supervision of Dr. Michelle Lafrance. During the summer of 2018, Moira worked with Dr. Lafrance as a research assistant on an investigation into informal caregivers in New Brunswick. A...

Kiara Lachance is a third-year student in the Bachelor’s degree of Science in Kinesiology at Laurentian University (LU), and is originally from Iroquois Falls, ON. Following the completion of her degree, she aspires to further her studies toward becoming a...

Sandrine Lague is a first-year student currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at UNB Fredericton. Her goal is to complete her degree and continue her studies in physiotherapy. She joined the P-SEC research group as a research assistant for UNB’s...

Maryani Lesmana did her Honour’s thesis in Psychology under the supervision  Dr. Poulin and Dr. Gouliquer in 2011 and worked as a research assistant in P-SEC lab intermittently until 2016. Maryani reports the working in the P-SEC lab was a life-changing experience for...

Hilary Longobardi graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with honours from UNB Fredericton in May 2022 and is currently the senior research assistant/lab manager in the P-SEC Research Group. Hilary joined the P-SEC group in September 2020 as a basic...

In her time at UNB, Heather worked on the women firefighters P-SEC project as a research assistant, Basic Research student, and Honour's thesis student, examining the ways that policies and practices of fire service organisations complicate the lives of women working...

I work as a Clinical Psychologist (provisional registration) at the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre, in the psychiatry outpatient unit. The Janeway is located in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, and is part of the “Eastern Health” district....

Sarah MacCallum graduated with an honours degree in Psychology (B.Sc.) and a minor in Sociology in 2016 from Mount Allison University (MTA). Her honours work concentrated on the social needs of children with complex health conditions (CCHC) and their families. This...

Summer Co-op Student with the P-SEC research group, 2013.Publications: Poulin, C., Gouliquer, L., & Moore, A. (2018). Pompières: La passion du feu et le prix à payer. In J. Douesnard (Ed.), Enjeux humains et psychosociaux du travail (pp. 209-249). Québec, QC:...

In the summer of 2019, Samantha began working with Dr. Poulin and Dr. Gouliquer as a Research Assistant. Being involved with the P-SEC lab presented an opportunity to expand her knowledge of qualitative and interdisciplinary research. It helped broaden her...

Jessica McCutcheon completed her BSc. at the University of New Brunswick, in 2009. During that time, she worked with Dr. Poulin and Dr. Gouliquer on their longitudinal military project examining the experiences of LGBTQ+ military members and their partners. Since that...

B.A. Honours student with the P-SEC research group, 2000 Thesis Title: Relationship attitudes, self-esteem and sense of control: the impact of self-development programs on teens Current occupation: Registered PsychologistPublications: Poulin, C., Gouliquer, L.,...

Kendra received her Doctorate in Legal Psychology from Carleton University in 2020 and her Bachelors of Arts with Honours in Psychology from the University of New Brunswick in 2013. While at UNB, she worked with Drs. Carmen Poulin and Lynne Gouliquer as a research...

Jennifer McWilliams received her Bachelor of Science, with First Class Honours in Psychology, from the University of New Brunswick (UNB) in May 2016. For her Honours project, she worked with Dr. Ryan Hamilton on a study that investigated whether the embodiment of...

Lena Mohamad is currently in her fourth year at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, completing her Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in psychology and minoring in sociology. She intends to continue her education in the field of Social Work after finishing...

Alize Mombourquette is currently completing her Bachelor of Arts with an Honour’s in Psychology at the University of New Brunswick. She commenced her Honour’s project under the supervision of Dr. Poulin and Dr. Gouliquer in September 2022. Her project is part of a...

Alissa Moore earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from the University of British Columbia in 2009 with a major in Microbiology and Immunology. After working in various positions (e.g., learning disabilities resource centre in Montréal, and a medical biology laboratory...

B.A. Honours student with the P-SEC research group, 2008Thesis Title: A soldier’s soldier? Partners of Canadian lesbian military membersPublications: Poulin, C., Gouliquer, L., & Moore, A. (2018). Pompières: La passion du feu et le prix à payer. In J. Douesnard...

Dhanushka’s university career began in 2001 at the University of New Brunswick. He completed six years at UNB, graduating with a Bachelor of Science, Honouring in Psychology. In 2006, his final year at UNB, Dhanushka worked as a Research Assistant for Drs Poulin and...

PhD student with the P-SEC research group, 2001 Dissertation Title: Women's attachment styles and trauma symptoms over the process of transition from relationships with various degrees of abuse Current occupation: Registered PsychologistPublications: Poulin, C.,...

In 2016, Gabriellange Parent received a Diploma from Canadore College in Theatre Arts and Music, as well as Acting for Stage and Screen. Once graduated, she decided to travel and work in different countries in hopes of narrowing down what she wanted to do with her...

In the Spring of 2019, Rosanne Parent graduated from Laurentian University with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in History and minoring in Languages and Linguistics. In the Summer of 2020, she obtained her Masters of Literature (MLitt) from the University of Highlands...

Brandon graduated in the summer of 2020 with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Sociology at Laurentian University. He considers himself fortunate to have met Dr. Lynne Gouliquer while attending her class on “Aboriginal Peoples and Society” during his final...

Research Assistant with the P-SEC research group, 2010-2012.Publications: Poulin, C., Gouliquer, L., & Moore, A. (2018). Pompières: La passion du feu et le prix à payer. In J. Douesnard (Ed.), Enjeux humains et psychosociaux du travail (pp. 209-249). Québec, QC:...

Kristin Saunders graduated from the University of Windsor in 2012 (PhD Applied Social Psychology). She then worked for the provincial government in public health in Ontario as a program evaluation specialist and then as an epidemiologist.  Since then, she has returned...

During the summer of 2018, Mackenzie Sharkey worked with the Psycho-Social Ethnography of the Commonplace research group as a research assistant. Mackenzie is grateful for this opportunity and feels it provided her with valuable knowledge about the workings of...

Sejal Sharma is in her 3rd year of the Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at UNB. She hopes to pursue an honours degree and get into a graduate programme to reach her goal of becoming a Clinical Psychologist. Coming from a developing country like Bhutan, she has...

Craig Shaw is a Registered Social Worker currently working in Fredericton, New Brunswick. He is currently studying in Dalhousie University’s Master of Social Work program, with a focus on clinical and community social work. Craig worked with Drs Poulin and Gouliquer...

In 2018, Cameron was enrolled in the Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, from St Thomas University (STU), while also working as a research assistant with the P-SEC laboratory. Cameron’s supervisor was Dr. Korotkov, and their research coalesced around health...

Jeremy Speller is Mi’gmaq from Gespe’gewa’gi, Mi’gma’gi. He is a facilitator, researcher, and community worker with a B.A. in Political Science and Native Studies (St. Thomas University) and an M.A. in Indigenous Governance (University of Victoria). Jeremy is guided...

3rd Year BSc in Psychology (Major) & Biology (Minor) Student, Research AssistantPublications: Poulin, C., Gouliquer, L., & Moore, A. (2018). Pompières: La passion du feu et le prix à payer. In J. Douesnard (Ed.), Enjeux humains et psychosociaux du travail (pp....

Olivia Thomson joined the P-SEC lab as a research assistant while in her fourth and final year of an Honours in English with minors in math and physics at the University of New Brunswick. She helped with several P-SEC research projects, including the study on...

For four months in her last year of attending UNB, Wakana Tsuji worked as a research assistant at P-SEC lab. Wakana is now enrolled in a MA program in Curriculum & Pedagogy (Educational Technology emphasis) at University of Toronto (OISE). She continues to...

Whitney worked as a youth care worker at the Greater Blackville Resource Center and at the Glenelg Youth Alliance. Her interests have included leadership studies, cultural diversity, experiential learning, social impact, child development, and psychology. Combining...

Hope Tyson is currently completing her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Equity, Diversity and Human Rights at Laurentian University with a minor in Law and Justice. Hope started her journey with P-SEC as a research assistant through a Laurentian University Summer work-study...

Kathleen began working as a research assistant in May 2012 for Drs. Carmen Poulin & Lynne Gouliquer in the P-SEC research laboratory. Her focus was on the Elder Care Project and the Female Firefighter Project. She thematically coded interviews for each of these...

Ryan was an Ontario College graduate with a Diploma in Social Service Work. He received a Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in History from Laurentian University, and a Master’s of Arts in History, also from Laurentian. His Master’s research paper was titled Sex,...

According to Pamela Young, her time working as a member of the P-SEC lab has had a lasting influence on the lens through which she views the world, and, thus, on her work today. She credits her time at the lab with enhancing her critical thinking, research skills, and...