Lab Manager
Autumn Brambell
I am a fourth year Honours BA Psychology student in the research specialist stream here at Wilfrid Laurier University. I first entered the lab as a research assistant in Fall of 2023. I am beyond grateful to have the opportunity to take on the role as the IMPETuS lab manager for the 2024-2025 academic year! My main research interests involve abnormal psychology and the study of disorders and therapy methods. As well, I enjoy anthropology and its connections to psychology via the impacts of cultural identities on our individual social identities. I hope to further my education after my time at Laurier and pursue a career in clinical psychology.
Research Assistants
Melody Hogervorst
I recently graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in Spring 2025 as Dr. Wilson’s Honours Thesis student and have been employed as a research assistant. My thesis involved the link between helicopter parenting and undergraduate well-being, however I also have a profound interest in psychopathology treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, and Anxiety. I plan to apply for a graduate degree in clinical psychology for the 2026-27 admission cycle as it is my dream to become a psychologist.
Jadyn Williams
I joined the IMPETuS lab in the Fall of 2022 and have since been working as a Reseach Assistant. My research interests are centred around emotion regulation and psychopathology. Specially, I’m interested in better understanding how emotion regulation difficulties contribute to various psychological problems (e.g., suicidality). I hope to pursue further education in clinical psychology. I am excited and grateful to continue working in the lab and expand my research knowledge.
Jasmine Kapoor
I’m currently a fourth-year student in the Psychology & Neuroscience program at Laurier. I am going to start working at the IMPETuS lab as a research assistant for this academic year! My main research interests revolve around a combination of abnormal and social psychology. More specifically, I’m especially interested in the impacts of mental health on various interpersonal relationships. After undergrad, I hope to pursue further education and end up with a career in clinical psychology.
Selena Mekhaeil
I am a second year Health Sciences student here at Wilfrid Laurier University. I am starting to volunteer as a research assistant at the IMPETuS lab this academic year. My research interests span across various dominants of psychology, with a particular interest in the bidirectional relationship between identity and motivation. I hope to further my education after my time at Laurier and pursue a career in medicine.
John Fathalla
I am a fourth year Health Science student at Wilfrid Laurier University. I am volunteering as a research assistant at IMPETuS Lab this academic year. My research interests focus on the field of social psychology. Specifically, I am interested in all aspects of identity formation and management, as well as memory and its interaction with our perceptions of the world. After I complete my degree, I intend to study for a career in medicine.
