Somayya Saleemi

Practicum Ph.D. Student in Clinical Psychology

Somayya Saleemi (she/her) completed her Hons. BSc. in Psychology from York University in Toronto, followed by an Ontario Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research from Humber College. Her professional experiences include working as a Research Coordinator at Baycrest Hospital on projects examining the effects of Bilingualism on aging and cognition. She has also worked as a Research Ethics Analyst with The Hospital for Sick Children’s Research Ethics Department aiding in the oversight, management, and approval of a variety of research ethics applications. As a Program Assistant for Erinoakkids Centre for Treatment and Development, she has experience with children that have a diagnosis of behavioral and developmental disabilities, within the Respite program. Originally from Toronto, she is excited to continue her academic journey in Ottawa. Currently, she is a Doctoral student at the University of Ottawa in the Clinical Psychology program, and plans to pursue her research interests in cognitive neuroscience and aging during her graduate studies. Other areas of interest include child psychology, clinical neuropsychology, as well as research ethics. As a clinician in training, Somayya is particularly passionate about working with children and hopes to contribute to their well-being through her placements in child psychology.