| Ella is a BSc Psychology student at the University of Alberta with an interest in mental health, harm reduction, and clinical care. She is currently working as a clinical psychology intern and volunteers with several youth and community-based organizations. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, attending local arts festivals, and giving new life to clothing through sustainable fashion practices. |
Co-Chapter Liaison
Ella Cettiga (She/Her)
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Co-Treasurer
Monique Sandhu (she/her)
Monique is a recent MSc. graduate from the University of British Columbia’s Experimental Medicine program. Her research explored how young people who use drugs navigate systems of care and supervision and the ongoing toxic drug crisis. She is currently a project coordinator working with BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services. In her free time, she loves exploring new cafes and rollerskating.
Co-Chapter Liaison
Xiaoying Zhang (she/her)
Xiaoying is a Master of Public Health student at the University of British Columbia, specializing in mental health and substance use. Her harm reduction work spans across the academic, public, and nonprofit sectors. In her free time, Xiaoying enjoys reading, running, traveling, and spending time with her cat Sera (for serotonin).
Personnel Liaison
Dani Beyene (they/them)
Dani is a fourth year Psychology student at the University of British Columbia, and the founder of Mutual Aid Social Therapy “Vancouver” chapter as a means of abolitionist and disability justice praxis. They have served as Vice President External for CSSDP’s Vancouver chapter and are a founding member of Devil’s Club Medics Collective. Their interest in harm reduction work is informed by their experiences as a multi-disciplinary artist under the title DANI YOUR DARLING, amidst the Black renaissance in nightlife spaces situated in the DTES, and what once was Hogans Alley—so-called Vancouver’s vibrant Black community before the municipality’s efforts of systematic displacement—that they frequent as a performer, event curator, and audience member of the music scene.