Samuel is a student at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, going into his second year of a Bachelor of Science in Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering. He is expected to graduate in 2024.
Kelsi Evans
Kelsi is a student at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, going into her fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology specializing in Neuroscience and minoring in Biology. She is expected to graduate in 2022.
Caroline Pietroski
Caroline is currently in her third year at St. Thomas University in New Brunswick, pursuing an Honours in Economics with a major in Environment and Society. She is interested in and passionate about the planet and environment, as well as economics, and hopes to find solutions that can both help the economy and protect the environment. Caroline hopes to pursue a Master’s in Economics in the future, and she credits P2P for allowing her to explore many different aspects of the economy through analyzing data while presenting findings, writing reports, and communicating through data visualization. The workshops offered by P2P allowed Caroline to build a better understanding of what she hopes to do in the future!
Tashi Dorji
Tashi is a third-year Economics student minoring in Business at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton. She has a passion for economics and finance and is interested in looking into economic trends. P2P has allowed her to expand her skills in data visualization and gain a thorough understanding of what exactly research entails, how to conduct data analysis, and how to effectively present research findings. All these skills helped her gain a more in-depth understanding about the socio-economic aspects of the province of New Brunswick.
Sandra Rafeh
Sandra is currently a third-year Economics Honours student at the University of New Brunswick, Saint John. Her interest in Economics further developed after joining the P2P program and working on the BoostNB project as a data analyst, which was also an eye-opening experience regarding the status of the New Brunswick economy. Sandra wants to pursue a graduate degree in Economics, and she picked up a lot of skills during her time with P2P that will assist her in future research endeavours.
Sam Arseneau
Sam Arseneau is a recent graduate from the University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He plans to pursue a career in medicine with a particular interest in movement and spine disorders. He is currently volunteering at the Canada East Spine Centre and has hopes of attending medical school in the future. In Sam’s spare time, you can find him cycling around Fredericton, hanging out at a craft brewery, or volunteering with a local youth soccer program.
Read moreNicole Collier
Nicole Collier is in her fourth year of the Renaissance College leadership program at the University of New Brunswick. She is passionate about topics in women and leadership, social policy, and community leadership and engagement. In her spare time, Nicole can usually be found at a coffee shop, going for walks, or reading a book.
Chloe Kim
Chloe Kim is in her fourth year of Nursing at the University of New Brunswick. Her passion lies in the medical and surgical aspect of acute care nursing, and she holds a great interest in innovative medical/nursing research, to which she hopes to contribute in her career. In her spare time, Chloe enjoys listening to music and watching movies on Netflix.
Hala Nasir
Hala Nasir is a third-year University of New Brunswick student working towards her Bachelor of Science with an Honours in Biology. She moved to Fredericton in 2018 from Ottawa, Ontario and is interested in pursuing a career in the medical field to make beneficial contributions to the health care system in her community. Throughout her summer with P2P, Hala gained a thorough understanding of how to effectively undertake literature syntheses and knowledge translation. In addition to her work with her research stream, P2P also provided her with an opportunity to continue advancing her passion for film through her collaboration on the P2P promotional video. After this program, Hala is excited to continue engaging in meaningful experiential learning opportunities that have a direct impact on New Brunswick.
Read moreEilish Keaveney
Eilish Keaveney is in her final year at the University of New Brunswick, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration with an Honours in Human Resources Management. Eilish has a variety of interests in the human resources field, including recruitment, training, and diversity, equity and inclusion research. Career Connect sessions and workshops within the P2P program allowed Eilish to broaden her perspective on the opportunities available to her after graduation. The skills she gained this summer have increased her confidence in entering an increasingly data-driven field where people analytics are vital. Communicating with coworkers across provinces and time zones has given Eilish a new understanding of the importance of honing digital communication skills in the modern workplace.
Read moreKyla Scott-MacBeth
Kyla Scott-MacBeth graduated from the University of New Brunswick, Saint John in May 2021, obtaining a Bachelor of Science with an Honours in Psychology. Kyla is passionate about working in the social services sector and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations through research and community development. Working with P2P has provided Kyla the opportunity to work with both quantitative and qualitative data, enhancing her data literacy and research skillsets. The knowledge, skills, and connections she has gained throughout the summer will be valuable as she transitions into her master’s degree and continues her journey in research.
Kelsey Shaw
Kelsey Shaw is a fourth-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Leadership at the University of New Brunswick’s Renaissance College, with minors in Political Science and Economics. Kelsey is passionate about thinking critically to address local and global issues. In the future, she wishes to pursue a career in the public sector as a policy analyst or in the private sector working for a social enterprise or not-for-profit. Working with P2P has expanded her skills as a researcher and has ignited her passion for research-based programing to address social issues. As she moves forward with an enriched skillset, she is motivated to continue researching and collaborating to create a better world.
Shaylah Geikie
Shaylah is studying Kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick. She is passionate about opportunities to help others and is looking to pursue a career related to disease or pharmacy. In her free time she can be found reading fantasy, playing video games and practicing violin.
Dustin McKee
Dustin is entering his third year of a Biology-Chemistry degree at the University of New Brunswick. In his spare time, he likes to volunteer with community organizations, listen to music, go on road trips, and go on walks. Being actively involved on (and off) campus in diverse settings is a major part of Dustin’s life, as he loves making new friends and learning new skills. Dustin’s passion for science, health, and innovation has made him particularly interested in medicine and he hopes to attend medical school in the future.
Read moreHannah Boucher
Hannah is studying Medicinal Chemistry at the University of New Brunswick continuing her passion for learning. While her primary interests lie in chemistry, she is also fascinated by mathematics and genetics. She hopes to pursue a career within the medical field to provide help and support for those in need, with a particular interest in neuroscience and geriatrics. Outside of school, Hannah enjoys volunteering on the transitional care unit of the Hospital, playing basketball, and hanging out with friends and family.
Read moreNeha Katote
Neha recently completed her Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Medical Sciences at Dalhousie University. She discovered her passion for Sociology and Indigenous health studies in her second year of undergrad after taking a course about Health and Society. Throughout her undergrad, she was also a student researcher in the Department of Pharmacology with a focus on Molecular Cardiology. Her honour’s thesis focused on studying the effect of mutations on the Natriuretic Peptide Receptor A; a receptor important in regulating cardiovascular and other physiological functions.
Neha has a growing interest in writing. Recently, she ranked second place in the 2021 Humanist Canada Student Essay Contest in the senior category. Outside of academics, she plays First Violin in the Chebucto Symphony Orchestra. She enjoys playing a variety of orchestral music from Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Dvořák.
Currently, Neha is working at a summer research internship in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in medicine and become a practicing physician.
Read moreLauren McGrath
Lauren is studying Biology-Chemistry with a minor in philosophy at the University of New Brunswick. Throughout her degree, she hopes to gain research experience which will lend itself to her future goal of working as an academic. She enjoys learning about endocrinology, pharmacology, and sustainability, and hopes to continue her education in one of these areas. In her spare time she can be found hiking, playing with her dogs, and trying new food.
Read moreCorey Hanson
Corey is a registered nurse and recent BScN graduate (Class of 2021) of Cape Breton University. He has a strong interest in research and is a life-long learner. Corey works as a research assistant for various organizations and a registered nurse in medical oncology, where he hopes to make an impact in the lives of cancer patients. He hopes to someday work as a professor in nursing. In his free time, Corey enjoys playing guitar, listening to Arkells, and exploring the beautiful island of Cape Breton.
If you have any questions, comments, or would like to connect with Corey, he can be reached at coreyhanson28@gmail.com. His supervisor, Dr. Kuhnke can be reached at Janet_Kuhnke@cbu.ca
Read moreShaylah Geikie
Shaylah is studying Kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick. She is passionate about opportunities to help others and is looking to pursue a career related to disease or pharmacy. In her free time she can be found reading fantasy, playing video games and practicing violin.
Read moreKolawole Ojo
Kola is in his second year of Electrical Engineering major at UNB and aims to obtain a diploma in Technology Management and Entrepreneurship by the end of his study at UNB. Kola’s aim in the future is to explore a diverse career in entrepreneurship, project management, sustainable engineering research. He believes in the UN sustainable development goals with particular interest in a world without poverty, and aims to work with international and local organizations that are committed to this goal. Aside from volunteering and studying, Kola loves to practice dance choreography, workout, engage in sports, read books, and play music.
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