Vasanth Kumar
Data Management Specialist
Vasanth Kumar is an seasoned senior information technology professional with 23+ years of experience in delivering solutions(Data, Web, Mobile) using Microsoft technologies that improve business , enhance productivity, reduce costs, and ensure exceptional end-user experience. Vasanth has worked in different countries (Canada, India, UK, Germany) and held various positions from Senior Developer, Solution Architect, Senior Project Manager, Senior Director in domains like Retail, Banking, Pharma, Agri. Along with several IT certifications, he holds a BSc (Mathematics), Masters in Computer Applications and Masters in Business Administration (specialising in Project Management).
Clémence Emeriau-Farges
Research Associate
Dr. Clémence Emeriau-Farges is an Industrial-Organizational Psychology Researcher who completed her M.Sc. in Workplace People Management at the University of Québec at Rimouski, and Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Québec at Trois-Rivières (UQTR). Her PhD research focused on work climate’s impact on police officers’ sustainable return to work after a work-related common mental disorder. Dr. Emeriau-Farges also held a two-years position as research professional and coordinator for the Research Chair UQTR-ENPQ in Prevention and promotion of psychological health at work in public safety, under the supervision of Dr. Deschênes (UQTR) and Dr. Gendron (ENPQ). She recently joined PSPNET as a Research Associate, focusing on the evaluation of PSPNET and developing French-language materials for public safety personnel and their families in Canada.
Yashpreet Kaur
Business Analyst
Yashpreet Kaur is an accomplished business analyst with 7 years of experience in driving organizational growth and operational excellence through data driven decision-making and strategic process improvements. A master’s degree in Internetworking from Dalhousie University equips her with a strong foundation in Technology and Business integration, enabling effective communication between technical teams and stakeholders.
Tayah Willick
Arts Research Intern
Tayah is a fourth-year student at the University of Regina and is working towards completing her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She is excited to be working with PSPNET this coming semester as a student intern and hopes to gain valuable experience for her future in the field. Post graduation, she hopes to become a counselor or therapist.
Patrick Pigeon
Clinical Research Associate
Patrick is a registered psychologist through l’Ordre des Psychlogues du Québec. He completed his master’s degree (M.Ps.) in clinical psychology in 1988 at the Université de Montréal. He is a Clinical Research Associate at the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT) at the University of Regina and currently involved withinternet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for public safety personnel. Patrick has recently retired from the public Health system in Quebec after more than 30 years of practice. He worked in Northern Quebec (with namely the Naskapis and Innus), in the Gaspé peninsula and in the greater Montreal area. Over the years, he held different positions in home care, child psychiatry, youth mental health and adult psychiatry. Since 2010 Patrick has also run a small private practice, offering services to adults struggling with different issues (adjustment disorder, depression, PTSD and other anxiety disorders).
Jennifer Gonzalez MSW
Clinical Research Associate
Jennifer, who often goes by Jenny, is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers. She earned her Master of Social Work at the University of Waterloo. Jenny has been in the human services field for over ten years, and she specializes in supporting individuals with addiction and mental health challenges; an area she is passionate about. Jenny has supported individuals, families, and groups at various non-profit organizations, such as the Canadian Mental Health Association, in hospital settings, and through employee assistance programs. Jenny has training in cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed counselling, dialectical behavioural therapy, and she utilizes a strength-based approach with every person she is working with. Jenny feels honoured to be working with public safety personnel, and she is dedicated to supporting every individual achieve their mental wellness goals.
Paige Sivell
Honours Student
Paige is a fifth-year honours student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Regina. Paige’s main research interests include evidence-based psychological treatments for mental disorders. Her honour’s thesis, under the supervision of Heather Hadjistavropoulos and Jill Price will focus on internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) tailored to public safety personnel.
Michael Dymund
Web and Social Media Communications Specialist
Michael Dymund is a Web & Social Media Communications Specialist with PSPNET, responsible for content and design across multiple media. He comes to our team with a wide varied experience with over 27 years of experience in design and copywriting in both public and private sectors.
Marie-Christine Rivest
Research Associate
Marie-Christine worked as a Knowledge Translator at the Canadian Institute for Pandemic Health Education and Response (CIPHER). In this role, she helped in bridging the gap between complex research findings and their practical applications. She facilitated knowledge exchange among researchers, professionals, healthcare workers, public safety personnel, and the general public.
Currently, Marie-Christine has transitioned to a role as a Research Associate at PSPNET, where she focuses on the French-language material. In addition to her professional work, she is pursuing a Ph.D., concentrating her research on the organizational factors that impact work-related wellbeing among educational leaders.
Shaylee Spencer RSW/MSW
Clinical Operations Manager
Shaylee Spencer is a registered Social Worker. She completed her Masters through the University of Waterloo. She is registered in the provinces of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. Shaylee has been working in the human services field for over 14 years. In addition to lived experience, Shaylee has been a part of research related to topics specific to Public Safety Personnel with the University of Alberta since 2018.