RANA FAKHRI

• Entry-level Psychology undergraduate seeking a research opportunity in the fields of clinical and social psychology
• Interested in volunteering in any community work that can help enhance my experiential learning and build a solid foundation for the next phase of my academic career

Certification of Training
Centre for Gender Advocacy's Peer Support Program

• Successfully completed 46 hours of training covering active listening, harm reduction, mental health and community care, gender and sexualities, racism, and ableism in a peer support context.

Certificate of Attendance and Presentation
JGH Department of Psychiatry Student Research Day

• Attended and presented research poster on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
• Accredited group learning activity by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Certificate of Attendance and Oral Presentation

• 9th Annual Psychology Undergraduate Research Exposition
• Delivered an oral presentation hosted by the Department of Psychology of Concordia University on April 12, 2024.

Volunteer at Hive Cafe Solidarity Cooperative, 11/2021 to [ONGOING]

Alanna Silver, Silas Howard I Montreal, QC

• Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
• Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
• Served food for university students

Volunteer at Peer Support and Advocacy Program 2022-2023 [ONGOING]

• attending active listening practice sessions
• completing weekly shifts
• learning about how to support others from an anti-oppressive, feminist, anti-racist and trans-positive approach

Volunteer at CultivAction Garden Solidarity Cooperative at Concordia University [ONGOING]

• Tended to crops such as fruit trees, vegetable plants, medicinal plants and herbs.
• Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
• Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.

SUPPORTING ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 01/2024 to CURRENT

Center For Arts In Human Development | Montreal, QC

• Facilitated integration of participants into the Concordia community helping to create an inclusive environment.
• Assisted with social activities during mornings, lunchtimes, and afternoons
• Accompanied participants to and from therapeutic sessions

-Understanding how children are shaped through both external and internal cognitive states

- Understanding how childhood abuse can increase the risk of adulthood crime

- Identifying children at risk of developing psychopathology

- Discovering how people process, retain and utilize knowledge about other people and social circumstances

- Identifying practices and activities that can promote social and mental wellbeing

• Concordia University