Dr. Louise Mâsse

Dr. Louise Mâsse

Principal Investigator

Education: PhD (Measurement and Evaluation) – University of Ottawa; MSc (Kinanthropology) – University of Ottawa; BSc (Exercise Science) – Concordia University

Research interests: Health behaviour change, health promotion theories, physical activity, obesity prevention and treatment, health measurement and psychometrics.

Fun facts: While I don't like the snow in the city, I still think it is awesome to be on the mountains in the winter and enjoy the winter sports.
 

Dr. Olivia De-Jongh González

Dr. Olivia De-Jongh González

Research Associate

Education: PhD (Psychological Research) – Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico; MSc (Clinical Psychology) & BSc (Psychology) – Havana University, Cuba

Research interests: Health behaviors; Family studies, parenting practices & styles; Family-based, multicomponent & behavioral interventions; mHealth; Implementation science; Childhood & adolescence; Obesity; Quantitative & statistical methods.

Fun facts: In the evenings I practice martial arts (either Karate or Taekwondo; depending on whether the day needs a punch or a kick).

Dr. Liza Boyar

Dr. Liza Boyar

Postdoctoral fellow

Education: PhD (Public Health and Health Systems) – University of Waterloo; MHSc (Nutrition Communication) – Toronto Metropolitan University; BASc (Food and Nutrition) – Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

Research interests: nutrition programs and policies, child and youth health, diet-related chronic disease prevention, health promotion

Fun fact: I love going to the grocery store in every country I visit.

Iyoma Edache

Iyoma Edache

PhD Student

Education: PhD student (Population and Public Health) University of British Columbia; MSc (Exercise Science) – Concordia University; BSc (Human Kinetics) University of Ottawa 

Research interests: Health promotion, physical activity, health behaviour change, obesity prevention and treatment.

Fun facts: I was born in Abuja, Nigeria.

Karen Sauve

Karen Sauve

PhD Student

Education: PhD student (UBC Population and Public Health; MSc Rehabilitation Sciences (UBC);
BSc Physical Therapy (Queen’s University)

Research interests: Health promotion in children and youth; specifically, barriers and facilitators to physical activity and sport participation in children and youth 

Fun fact: I have a 6-month-old black lab puppy named Cinder.

Chris Wright

Chris Wright

PhD Student

Education: BSc Hons Sport Development and Coaching - University of Lincoln; England; MSc Kinesiology - University of Victoria; NCCP Master Coach Developer

Research interests: Childhood physical activity, physical literacy development, adult influence on children's physical activity, behaviour change

Fun fact: I travelled the world as a ski instructor for 4 years.

Amy Dong

Amy Dong

MSc Student

Education: MSc student (Population and Public Health) – University of British Columbia; BSc (Nutritional Sciences) - University of British Columbia

Research interests: Nutrition; Developmental health; Social determinants of health

Fun facts: I love volleyball, climbing, and vegan cooking!

Eva Catharina Nieuwenhuijs

Eva Catharina Nieuwenhuijs

MSc Student

Education: MSc Student (Population and Public Health) - University of British Columbia; BSc Liberal Arts and Sciences - Amsterdam University College.  

Research interests: Early Childhood Nutrition; Childhood Obesity; Health Promotion; Health Equity. 

Fun facts: I have a great passion for coffee, am always up for an outdoor adventure, and love spending time with my high-energy Vizsla.

Priza Pradhananga

Priza Pradhananga

MSc Student

Education: Bachelor’s in Public Health - Purbanchal University, Nepal

Research interest: School Food Environment, Policy Intervention, Behavior intervention, Nutrition, Health promotion.

Fun fact: I am a plant parent with lots of plants back home in Nepal, and I miss caring for them.

Nicole Armeanu

Nicole Armeanu

Health Promotion Coordinator

Education: BSc student (Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience) – University of British Columbia

Research interests: Childhood Health Promotion; Nutrition; Physical Activity; Disordered Eating Patterns

Fun facts: I am Romanian and love dodgeball.

Genevieve Hoang

Genevieve Hoang

Health Promotion Coordinator

Education: BSc student (Cognitive Systems: Cognition and Brain Specialization) - University of British Columbia 

Research interests: Childhood health promotion, physical and mental health, developmental disorders 

Fun facts: I love being active and grew up doing a variety of sports (gymnastics, swimming, netball, etc.). I am currently a competitive street dancer who trains in various styles, including hip hop, popping, and locking.