OUR TEAM

Traleena Rouleau currently serves as the President of the 1 in 5 Initiative and was involved as a former practicum student. She is a third year Clinical Psychology student at uOttawa under the supervision of Dr. Luc Pelletier in the Human Motivation Research Laboratory. Her research interests center on the relationship between anxiety, motivation, and need support and frustration experienced globally and in romantic relationships. Traleena makes the best of stress by spending time with her family, friends, and animals, as well as playing guitar, piano, and singing.

Meggan is a 1st year student in the clinical psychology program at the University of Ottawa where she pursues her research in sleep and mental health. She is a practicum student with the 1 in 5 Initiative. Her clinical interests are related to trauma, sleep and emotional lability. Meggan aims to promote psychological well-being and reducing stigma through her work with the 1 in 5 initiative.

Meenakshie is pursuing her PhD in clinical psychology at the University of Ottawa. Her research focuses on the influence of cancer and chemotherapy on memory in women with breast cancer under the supervision of Dr. Melanie Sekeres. Meenakshie is a practicum student and social media liaison with the 1 in 5 Initiative where she aims to raise awareness and reduce stigma on mental health. She makes the best of stress by spending time with family, animals and friends; being outdoors; utilizing deep breathing and mindfulness techniques; as well as being artistic.

Madeline is currently the director of communications and a previous practicum student with the 1in5 initiative. She helps maintain the initiative’s website and social media channels (Check us out!). She is a 3rd year student in the clinical psychology program at the University of Ottawa where she pursues her research and clinical interests in mental health care provision and classification under the supervision of Dr. Cary Kogan. Madeline aims to promote psychological well-being through her work with the 1in5 initiative and by indulging in the little things like good food, company, and coffee!