Staff

Dr. Frederick Grouzet (he/him) is an Associate Professor of Social Psychology and Director of the Centre for Youth and Society. His research focuses on values and aspirations (as the core of self-identity), self-regulation, and well-being.  Using advanced quantitative methods, he examined the effect of natural and social contexts (e.g., education, family), personal growth experiences (e.g., experiential learning activities, significant life transitions, life traumas), and self-reflective processes (e.g., mindfulness, nostalgia) on the development of goals, values and self-identity. He also investigates the relationships between values and personal well-being (e.g., happiness, optimal functioning), social well-being (e.g., positive leadership, social justice, intergroup attitudes) and ecological well-being (i.e., ecological behaviours). His research on self-regulation is applied to various health behaviours (e.g., eating, sleeping, alcohol consumption) and everyday use of technology (e.g., cellphone, internet, social media). Dr. Grouzet is co-editor of Self-Regulation and Autonomy (2013) published by Cambridge University Press, and Associate Editor of the Canadian Journal of Behavioural Sciences.

Paige (she/her) is an undergraduate student studying History and Hispanic Studies. Her interests include Latin American literature, abstract painting, and trivia. She is passionate about increasing accessibility and youth engagement within the non-profit community.

Jessica (she/her) is a third-year undergraduate psychology student. She has a strong interest in social psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and clinical counselling. Jessica is passionate about helping at-risk youth and individuals experiencing homelessness while addressing addiction and mental health. She aims to pursue this area of work in her further education and career.

Hayley (she/her) is a second-year undergraduate Psychology student. She has a strong interest in the cultural diversity of psychology outside of traditional western applications. She hopes to focus her future work on the health and well-being of at-risk populations of youth, which is what drew her to the CFYS. As a Kwakwakaʼwakw person, she also aims to centre decolonization in helping professions to create more culturally appropriate care for indigenous people. 

Lauren (she/her) is a third-year undergraduate Art History student with a minor in Museum Studies. She is passionate about the use of art to create positive social change, and the preservation of both material and intangible heritage. Her research is always focused on broadening the traditional narrative of history, and making art and education more accessible. She is excited to be able to contribute to the community by working with CFYS. 

Doris (she/her) is a fourth-year undergraduate Visual Arts student with a minor in Psychology. She is interested in multidisciplinary art practices and promoting social justice and mental wellbeing with compelling visuals. She aims to explore the connections between visual art and social science in her work and expand her understanding of youth related issues. She is looking forward to developing a more holistic view of Art and Psychology as well as bettering her skills through her work at CFYS. 

Brian (he/him) is a third-year undergraduate student in the Elementary Education Program at UVic. He has a strong passion for working with children and youth both in educational and community settings. Brian plans on continuing his educational journey with a master’s degree specialization in special education so that he can work with students with exceptionalities. He is excited to contribute to the amazing work at the Centre for Youth and Society. 

Chanel (she/her) is a fourth-year undergraduate psychology student at UVic. She is motivated to work with children and youth within the psychology realm. She hopes that through her studies and work here at the Centre for Youth and Society, she can gain the knowledge to help youth, with a focus on assisting their educational experience. She looks forward to being able to contribute to the community with the Centre. 

Elias is a first-year undergraduate student at UVic, their pronouns are they/them/he/him. They are passionate about writing and making the world a better place. His focus is writing and journalism and is a very proud trans student who wants to help educate people about queer and diverse identities. They hope to use their passions at the centre to make the world a happier and safer place for all youth and families.

Emilio (he/him) is a fourth-year international undergraduate student at UVic. Majoring in psychology with a minor in economics, his interests are centred on exploring and describing human social behaviour. He is passionate about finding ways to apply computerized processes and information in settings related to social sciences. Emilio is excited to get the chance to grow his experience by working with the CFYS and wishes to further develop his career and education within his interests.

Natalie (she/her) is a fourth-year undergraduate psychology student at UVic. She is passionate about working and advocating for youth and young adults within a community and academic context. She hopes her volunteer work at the Centre for Youth and Society can help expand her knowledge to better help youth in all settings, both locally and provincially. She looks forward to contributing to the excellent work the Centre produces.  

Ethan (he/him) is a fourth-year undergraduate psychology student who is working towards a Master’s degree in counselling. He interested in a positive psychology approach to counselling, as well as the use of sport, recreation, and adventure to foster confidence and self-efficacy in youth. He hopes that his work with the CFYS will give him the opportunity to connect and collaborate with a wider youth community.  

Violet (she/her) is a fourth-year undergraduate psychology student with a minor in geography. She is an advocate for open conversations about mental health and diminishing the stigma surrounding mental illness. Violet plans to pursue a Master’s degree in school counselling so that she can focus on mental illness prevention and early intervention in children. She is looking forward to expanding her knowledge and contributing to the community with the Centre for Youth and Society.  

Amrit (She/Her) is a passionate fourth-year undergraduate psychology student at Uvic. She's fascinated by the psychology of intergroup relations and cultural psychology. Amrit is working towards a master's degree in clinical counseling, driven by her desire to make a positive impact. She's excited to contribute to the Centre for Youth and Society and make a difference in the lives of others. 

Maddie (She/Her) graduated with her Bachelor of Education and is currently working towards acquiring her Masters in Speech Language Pathology. She has a passion for working with neurodiverse individuals while also providing acceptance and inclusion through her community engagement. She believes that every individual should feel understood, accepted and supported in all community spaces. She is excited to join the Center for Youth and Society and contribute to the amazing work that they already do.