About Gena (She/Her)

I am a queer first-generation academic. I am Métis and grew up in rural Manitoba. I did my BA (Honours Psychology) at the University of Winnipeg and then moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2019.

In 2021 I finished my Master’s in Applied Forensic Psychology at Saint Mary’s University under the supervision of Dr. Veronica Stinson. You can read about my thesis on victim impact statements here.

In the fall of 2021, I moved to Windsor, Ontario and started my Ph.D. in Applied Psychology at the University of Windsor. My research supervisor is Dr. Charlene Senn.

I also have a cat named Sushi (pictured) who is the biggest supporter of my research. I love Dungeons and Dragons, jigsaw puzzles, and horror movies. I am a terrible driver, and my favourite food is thai green curry.