The PSYCHOLOGY SOCIETY is a student-run organization with goals to raise awareness about mental health, engage students in the field of psychology, and to foster a positive and encouraging learning environment for students. These goals are accomplished by: 

• Increasing awareness about mental health and decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
• Giving back to mental health issues in the community through fundraising.
• Catering to students at Grenfell Campus through fun events and fundraisers.

Various fundraising events are held during the year, which allow the Psychology Society to plan numerous events (i.e., social with psychology professors, graduation festivities) and donate to non-profit organizations.

The Psychology Society meets weekly throughout the academic year. Everyone is to attend meetings. Keep an eye out for posters around campus with more information on how to be involved in the Psychology Society and their events. For up-to-date news and events, follow on Facebook (Grenfell Campus Psychology Society), Instagram (@gcpsychsociety), and Snapchat (@psychsocietygc).

The Psychology Society Executive for 2024-2025 are:

Jenna Boardman (President)

Hey everyone, my name is Jenna Boardman, and I am the president of the Psych Society for the 2024/2025 academic year! I am extremely grateful for this amazing opportunity and look forward to working with my fellow executive team members, the psychology department, and any other students interested in psychology! I am currently in the third year of my BSc. I am majoring in Psychology and plan on doing an honours degree in my fourth year. My interests include going to the gym, playing with my dog Oliver, and swimming! Although I am familiar with the society itself, this is my first year as an executive member, so I look forward to what this year has to bring. The psych society is an amazing way to get involved on campus, meet new friends, and support local non-profit organizations throughout our community. We strive to advocate for mental health awareness and encourage students to learn about the amazing world of psychology. If you have any questions about the society, feel free to reach out, I am more than happy to help!

Alyssa Wells (Vice-President)

Hey everyone! My name is Alyssa Wells and I’m the Vice-President of the Psych Society for the 2024/2025 academic year! I participated in the society as a general member for 2 years and I’m both excited and grateful to be a part of the executive team. I’m in my third year pursuing a BA in Psychology with a minor in French. I plan on applying to the honours program in the future with the intentions of becoming a clinical psychologist! Some of my hobbies include hiking, reading, and cooking. The Psych Society is an amazing way to connect with other students, make a difference in the community, and become familiar with psych and mental health-related topics! I encourage students to join us at our weekly meetings and any fun events we plan throughout the year, even if they don’t know anybody! I’m hopeful for what this year will bring and am looking forward to working alongside such an amazing group! If you have any questions or concerns don’t hesitate to contact myself or any other exec members, we are always happy to help!

Sitwat Sayeedi (Secretary)

Hi Everyone! I am Sitwat and I am the secretary of the psych society for the second year in a row (proudly). I am the main point of contact for the society and am in charge of taking the meeting minutes every time we have one! I have just started my third year doing a Bsc in Psychology and I have no regrets. Through the society, I’ve met so many new people and have been part of hosting so many events that have done so well so far. As an international student, I love to travel. I often go on road trips and when I get a chance, I travel by plane instead. I definitely look forward to another year of making fun memories with the society and with my fellow executive members!

Casandra Curl (Treasurer)

Hi everyone! I’m Casandra Curl (but feel free to call me Cas) and I’m the treasurer of this years psych society. I’m in my fourth year of my BA (Hons), majoring in psychology and minoring in French. As for career goals, I’m interested in medicine. When I’m not busy with psychology or French, I love spending time with my three pet dogs: Rocky, Leah and Gunner, and also reading and crocheting. This is my second year on the exec and I’m super excited that I get to spend the last year of my BA with some great people, and planning some awesome events!

Emma Power (Social Media Representative)

Hey everyone! My name is Emma Power. I am one of the social media representatives for the Psych Society this academic year, and I run the Instagram account! I am currently in my third year of my BSc. majoring in Psychology. I’m also planning on doing an honours degree in my fourth year with intentions of becoming a Neuropsychologist. This is my first year as a member of the executive team and I am very grateful and excited to have this opportunity and to see what the school year brings! Some of my hobbies include hiking, swimming, skiing, and dirt bike riding. I encourage everyone on campus that has a liking for Psychology to join our weekly meetings, as it's a great way to mentor one another, make new friends and long lasting memories. If you have any questions about the Society please feel free to reach out to any one of us, we’d love to help! 

Kaeleigh Baird (Social Media Representative)

Hey everyone! My name is Kaeleigh Baird and I am one of the social media representatives for the Psych Society 2024/2025 academic year, and I run the Facebook page! I’m in my third year of my BA majoring in psychology, with a minor in sociology, and I plan on applying for the honours program to complete in my fourth year! I’ve been a general member of the Psych Society for the past two years, but this is my first year as a member of the executive team, and I’m extremely excited to be a part of the team and to see what this year will bring! Some of my hobbies include traveling, hiking, and salmon fishing! I’m looking forward to contributing to the society and I encourage other students around campus to join us this year as it’s a great way to get involved with not only the psychology department but also on campus, meet new friends, and enjoy various events throughout the year! If anyone has any questions feel free to reach out to anyone in the society, and I hope everyone has an amazing year!

Grace Ryan (Social Media Representative)

Hi! My name is Grace Ryan and I am a social media rep for the society this year, and I run the Snapchat account! I am a second year BA student with a major in Psychology! I also hope to complete my honors in my fourth year, with intentions to pursue a career as a clinical psychologist! I have been familiar with society since starting my degree last fall but this is my first year on the executive team! I am thoroughly enjoying it and have met so many wonderful people already! Some of my hobbies include painting, singing and hiking! I am so grateful to the other members of the society for making everyone feel so welcome and I look forward to many new, exciting experiences on and off campus with the society! The Psych Society is a great way for students with any interest in psychology to get involved on campus and within the psych division. It is a great opportunity to make new friends, participate in campus activities and expand your academic palate! I encourage students to go to planned meetings and activities and make some new memories!