Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Conference Presentations
Languages
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Osamedemen Osa

Brampton,Canada

Summary

Compassionate mental health professional with background in qualitative psychological research, mental health and addiction recovery settings. Possess strong communication skills, ability to inspire trust and promote positive change. Demonstrated success in fostering supportive relationships, facilitating group sessions and advocating for client needs. Made significant impact by implementing innovative therapeutic techniques in previous work.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Peer Support Worker

Canadian Mental Health Association Dufferin Peel
Brampton, ON
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided compassionate guidance and practical assistance to individuals facing mental health challenges under the Black Health and Social Services (BHSS) hub at the CMHA in the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) programs.
  • Conducted individual and group sessions to empower clients through active listening and advocacy.
  • Implemented evidence-based strategies to support personal growth and recovery.
  • Fostered a supportive environment that promotes resilience, self-advocacy, and community integration.
  • Conducted assessments to determine the needs of clients.

Wellness Content and Engagement Associate

Helprr.AI
Etobicoke, Ontario
05.2025 - 09.2025
  • Facilitated development of client-focused solutions utilizing AI-driven tools.
  • Conducted qualitative research through focus groups to gather customer insights.
  • Produced trauma-aware wellness content, including videos, resource reviews, podcasts, and articles.
  • Supported research on accessible mental health language and inclusive digital design.
  • Co-hosted virtual wellness workshops, sharing lived experiences and professional perspectives.

Peer Support Worker

Across Boundaries: An Ethnoracial Mental Health Centre
Toronto, ON
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provided a range of support and services to people aged 15 years and older from racialized and LGBTQ2+ communities living with mental health issues, substance abuse, involvement with criminal justice system, and/or dealing with homelessness.
  • Provided emotional support to peers during group sessions and one-on-one meetings.
  • Supported a caseload of 15 service users, in addition to facilitating weekly support groups, and harm reduction workshops.
  • Connected with hospitals, physicians, emergency shelters, community mental health and addiction providers, housing providers, and others, as appropriate.
  • Collaborated with the board of directors to formulate a peer support group curriculum for a year to be used by the organization.

Research Coordinator

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to support ongoing research initiatives.
  • Investigated vocabulary acquisition and working memory strategies for early Arabic language immersion program for over 200 students at Abraar Elementary School in Ottawa.
  • Verified references from literature searches and prepared data for Ventures Initiative Showcase presentations.
  • Maintained accurate records of all research documents, including consent forms and survey results.

Research Assistant

ADHD & Devolopment Laboratory, University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary research on ADHD in primary school children.
  • Managed recruitment, screening, and informed consent processes for diverse youth and families.
  • Developed research ethics board applications to secure project approvals.
  • Implemented virtual software for trial transition in compliance with Covid-19 regulations.
  • Compiled and analyzed quantitative data using SPSS, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
  • Prepared detailed reports summarizing key research findings.
  • Conducted literature reviews to validate results and enhance study credibility.

Research Assistant

INSPIRE Laboratory, University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Contributed to investigations into performance anxiety in undergraduate university students.
  • Obtained informed consent from participants.
  • Collected, stored and transferred study data, accomplishing file system for data storage; studied data structures for efficient indexing and storage of compressed data.
  • Analyzed data using statistical software to support research findings.
  • Prepared reports and presentations to communicate research results effectively.

Education

Ontario Graduate Certificate - Addictions and Mental Health

Humber Polytechnic
Toronto, ON
08.2025

Honours Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON

Skills

  • Evidence-based strategies
  • Qualitative research
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Active listening
  • Multicultural competence
  • Microsoft office

Volunteer Experience

  • Youth Leader, New Anointing Ministries, Toronto, ON
  • Youth Mentor, Elevate Youth Toronto, Toronto, ON
  • Co-Founder of Women and Girls' Empowerment Group, New Anointing Ministries, Toronto, ON
  • Tutor, New Anointing Ministries, North York, ON
  • Volunteer, Daily Bread Food Bank, Etobicoke, ON
  • Special Needs Student Volunteer, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, Brampton, ON

Conference Presentations

  • Youth Convention: Catch the Fire, Black Youth Mental Health, New Anointing Ministries, 08/25
  • It Takes a Village: Finding Strength in Community, The Power of Her, New Anointing Ministries, 05/23
  • Interactive Storybook for Vocabulary Acquisition, Ventures Initiative Showcase 2022, University of Ottawa, 04/22

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited

Certification

  • Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP 1)
  • First Aid & CPR/AED level A (BL)
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Crisis Intervention Certification
  • Harm Reduction and Naloxone Certification

Accomplishments

  • Rookie of the Year Award, CMHA 2025
  • 2nd-place Ventures Initiative Award of Research Innovation, University of Ottawa 2022

Timeline

Wellness Content and Engagement Associate

Helprr.AI
05.2025 - 09.2025

Peer Support Worker

Canadian Mental Health Association Dufferin Peel
06.2024 - Current

Peer Support Worker

Across Boundaries: An Ethnoracial Mental Health Centre
10.2023 - 06.2024

Research Coordinator

University of Ottawa
09.2021 - 04.2022

Research Assistant

ADHD & Devolopment Laboratory, University of Ottawa
01.2020 - 01.2021

Research Assistant

INSPIRE Laboratory, University of Ottawa
01.2019 - 11.2019

Ontario Graduate Certificate - Addictions and Mental Health

Humber Polytechnic

Honours Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Ottawa
Osamedemen Osa