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The JEDI Team
JEDI Executive
Kethmi Egodage
(she/her)
I'm committed to fostering equity, inclusion, and belonging within the CPA Student Section by amplifying the voices of students from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities. My interests center on creating spaces for dialogue, education, and advocacy around justice-oriented psychology training and clinical and research practices.
Social Media Manager
Katica Nikic
(she/her)
To me, JEDI means giving underrepresented groups a voice and making sure their stories are heard, especially through social media since this is where so many people get their information. Outside of school and my role with JEDI.
Administrative Assistant
Bailea Erb
(she/her)
To me, JEDI represents the ongoing effort to make academic and clinical spaces equitable and inclusive for everyone. My role allows me to support initiatives that promote fairness and inclusion within our academic community.
General Member
Alonzo Lee-Abbey
(he/him)
JEDI means raising awareness of the various barriers that hinder underrepresented students' access to higher education. My role in the JEDI committee will be to help build awareness and facilitate workshops to promote students' academic growth.
General Member
Hiba Al-Hakeen
(she/her)
I'm highly committed to supporting initiatives that foster meaningful inclusion and highlight student voices.
General Member
Jessica Hunter
(she/her)
Being a member of JEDI gives me the important opportunity to work with my peers to advocate for critical anti-oppressive perspectives in psychology research and practice.
General Member
Kati Whelan
(she/her)
To me, JEDI means a collaborative, community-based approach that
emphasizes uplifting marginalized voices and ensuring our practices, both research and clinical, are accessible and relevant to all.
General Member
Lisa Poon
(she/her)
It would be meaningful to me to see cultural humility actually employed in educational institutions, where I am hopeful for the academic sphere to someday eliminate discrimination and harassment. Academia should be a safe place for authentic engagement, reflecting upon diverse voices and perspectives.
General Member
Mya Dockrill
(she/her)
To me, JEDI means continued learning and creating spaces and systems where everyone feels valued.
General Member
Shreeyaa Ramana
(she/her)
My long-term goal is to become a clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in lifestyle interventions for diverse populations affected by neurodegenerative diseases and psychopathy. Through the JEDI committee, I wish to address institutional barriers that discourage inclusion of students from uninterrupted groups in psychology.
Website Manager
Amy Agur
(she/her)
The JEDI student section highlights spaces that celebrate diverse psychology student populations, and ensuring that the future of psychology comes from a place of equity and inclusivity for clients, clinicians, and researchers across Canada.
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