Maya Al-Badarin
Burnaby,BC
Summary
Compassionate psychology graduate with practical experience supporting women and vulnerable populations facing violence and housing insecurity. Demonstrates a trauma-informed approach honed through frontline victim support and healthcare volunteering. Skilled in navigating high-stress environments while exercising discretion and professional judgment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Victim Support Worker/Outreach Worker
Surrey Women's Centre, Surrey Memorial Hospital (FNS)
Surrey , B.C.
02.2025 - Current
- Provide frontline, trauma-informed support to women experiencing physical and sexualized violence, including risk assessment and safety planning
- Assisted victims in navigating the justice system and accessing community resources.
- Conduct community outreach with unhoused women, providing harm-reduction support, essential supplies, and referrals.
- Trained in Naloxone and fentanyl testing
Research Assistant - Forensic Psychology
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, British Columbia
12.2024 - 01.2026
- Conducted applied research in eyewitness identification, examining memory accuracy and suspect recognition.
- Built and managed secure databases of mugshots and crime-related video material, ensuring ethical handling of sensitive information.
- Collaborated with professors and PhD researchers on data collection, analysis, lab oversight, and presentations on VR-based eyewitness identification.
Office Administrator
Brian Jessel BMW
Vancouver, British Columbia
03.2022 - 06.2025
- Managed high-volume administrative operations in a fast-paced dealership environment.
- Handled highly sensitive client and financial information with strict confidentiality and accuracy.
- Managed daily office operations and ensured smooth workflow among departments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Simon Fraser University
VancouverACE IT Health Sciences Program (completed During High School) -
British Columbia Institute of Technology
BurnabySkills
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma-informed support
- Case management
- Risk assessment
- Behavioral assessment
- Client advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Ethical research practices
Timeline
Victim Support Worker/Outreach Worker
Surrey Women's Centre, Surrey Memorial Hospital (FNS)
02.2025 - Current
Research Assistant - Forensic Psychology
Simon Fraser University
12.2024 - 01.2026
Office Administrator
Brian Jessel BMW
03.2022 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Simon Fraser University
ACE IT Health Sciences Program (completed During High School) -
British Columbia Institute of Technology