National Project Specialist

Sandy (she/her) is a National Project Specialist for the Mood Disorders Society of Canada. As part of the Core MIRA Team, Sandy leads resource cataloguing and provides ongoing support to our wonderful volunteers. In addition to supporting research activities, she loves to geek out about Artificial Intelligence with the core team. Sandy is also a co-chair for the National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC) and assists with volunteer coordination for Pathways to Benefits and outreach for the Elephant in the Room campaign, as well as the Sick Not Weak project.

Sandy’s journey with MDSC began in 2021 when she first volunteered for Oakville’s Defeat Depression campaign and joined the NYAC mental health podcast team. Since then, she has been a strong advocate for mental wellness and youth empowerment!

Sandy graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from McMaster University and a Master’s degree in Neuroscience from Queen’s University where she designed an online psychotherapy program for women in perimenopause with anxiety and depression. She is currently a PhD student at the University of Toronto, where her research focuses on designing interventions for student perfectionism, burnout, and mental health.

Beyond Sandy’s academic pursuits, she enjoys knitting, petting cats, and making a good cup of tea.