Client Relations Clinical Psychology

Megan K Lall

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EDUCATION

Adler University, Vancouver, BC

Doctor or Psychology (PsyD) student in Clinical psychology Sept 2024 – Present

McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

M.Sc. in Psychology; Supervisor: Margaret McKinnon and Bruno Losier; GPA: 4.00

September 2021 – August 2023

University Of Toronto, Scarborough, ON

B.Sc.(Honors) in Neuroscience; GPA: 3.94 (Final Year) September 2016 – June 2020

NON-DEGREE & SPECIALIZED TRAINING

University of Alberta, Online

September 14, 2024

Indigenous Canada

Athabasca university, Online

January 2024 -May 2024

Course Name: Developmental Psychology

Course Name: Abnormal Psychology

Risk and Recovery Forensic Conference

April 19 - 21, 2023

Forensic Psychiatry Institute

University of Victoria, Online

September 2022-December 2022

Course Name: The Psychology of Concepts, Categories & Decision Making, Audited SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

Ontario Women's Health Scholars Nomination

January 2021

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Student Ambassador September 2020 – August 2021

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Paralegal, Rusonik O'Connor Ross Gorham Angelini LLP September 2023- Present

§ Legal Research & Case Preparation: Conduct thorough legal research and analysis of statutes, regulations, and case law to assist attorneys in crafting case strategies. Provide detailed case summaries and recommendations to inform legal decisions.

§ Document Drafting & Court Filings: Prepare, review, and file a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, and discovery materials. Ensure timely and accurate filing with the court, maintaining compliance with procedural rules and deadlines.

§ Court Representation & Client Interaction: Act as a representative in court for procedural matters, including arraignments, pre-trial conferences, and hearings. Maintain effective communication with clients, updating them on case progress and addressing any concerns.

§ Client Relations & Administrative Support: Serve as a contact for clients, managing their case- related inquiries and providing updates. Offer administrative support, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating correspondence to optimize team efficiency. Research Associate, University of Victoria

Supervisor: Jim Tanaka, Department of Psychology, University of Victoria April 2022 – Present

§ Designed Experimental Stimuli: Created stimuli for face recognition experiments using Photoshop and the SHINE toolbox, manipulating image properties to support face recognition research.

§ Co-Investigated Research Projects: Collaborated as a co-investigator in ongoing research projects involving the PSIZ embedding program, actively contributing to data collection and analysis.

§ Collected and Analyzed Data: Gathered data from experiments and performed statistical analysis to derive meaningful conclusions and validate research hypotheses.

§ Authored and Prepared Manuscripts: Wrote and co-authored research manuscripts, including chapter reviews and publications for peer-reviewed journals. Drafted and revised manuscripts to meet publication standards.

§ Presented at Conferences: Delivered research findings at academic conferences, engaging with the community to share insights and receive feedback.

§ Contributed to Research Development: Participated in weekly research meetings to present progress, discuss findings, and plan next steps. Compiled updates and reports to keep the team informed and aligned on project goals.

Seminar Facilitator, University of Victoria

Employer: Jim Tanaka, Department of Psychology, University of Victoria September 2022 – January 2023

§ Course Name: The Cognitive Neuroscience of Face Recognition

§ Delivered Lectures: Conducted informative and engaging lectures on advanced face recognition topics, fostering critical discussions on contemporary research and methodologies.

§ Developed Course Curriculum: Designed and implemented comprehensive curricula and structured lesson plans to facilitate effective knowledge acquisition and academic achievement.

§ Provided Student Support: Offered regular office hours to assist students in reviewing course content, discussing research proposals, and addressing questions on seminar topics.

§ Evaluated Student Performance: Assessed and graded assignments, presentations, and seminar evaluations, providing detailed feedback to promote continued academic progress. Applied Behavioural Analysis Therapist, Quigley's Therapy August 2020 – August 2021

§ Administered Psychodiagnostic Assessments: Conducted thorough psychodiagnostics assessments and designed individualized treatment plans, with a specific focus on speech therapy, for children and adolescents (ages 7-16) diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.

§ Collaborated with Multidisciplinary Teams: Collaborated closely with a team of experienced therapists to develop and refine tailored therapy programs, ensuring alignment with each child’s developmental goals and therapeutic needs.

§ Engaged with Families: Worked directly with families to co-create and adjust treatment plans, effectively addressing speech and behavioral challenges through collaborative, evidence-based strategies.

Autism Support Worker, Willowgrove Farm, Day Camp

July 2020 – August 2021

§ Collaborated with Clinical Experts: Partnered with experienced therapists to conduct comprehensive evaluations of individual student needs, ensuring the creation of personalized interventions and learning strategies for each child.

§ Coordinated with Camp Staff: Worked in close collaboration with camp staff to develop and implement targeted strategies and accommodations designed to address speech and behavioral challenges, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

§ Mentored and Supported Participants: Led and mentored youth throughout the program, guiding them to successfully complete the educational curriculum. Provided dedicated one-on-one support to ensure continuous progress, development, and individual growth. Academic Tutor and Teacher, Private

August 2020 – August 2021

§ Delivered Instruction: Taught students in subject-specific areas, developing customized study materials and strategies to optimize understanding and retention.

§ Collaborated on Instructional Design: Worked closely with colleagues to evaluate course effectiveness and adapt teaching methods to address the distinct learning needs of neurodiverse and gifted students.

§ Engaged with Parents: Organized regular meetings with parents to present detailed progress reports and engage in constructive discussions aimed at identifying areas for continued academic and personal development.

Administrative Support Staff, Rusonik O’Connor Ross Gorham Angelini LLP January 2016 – May 2020

§ Conducted Comprehensive Legal Research: Reviewed relevant literature, transcribed critical information, compiled detailed appeal books, and ensured the accuracy of legal documents.

§ Managed Financial Documentation: Tracked billable hours and monitored reimbursable expenses related to the attorney’s caseload, ensuring precise documentation for billing and accounting purposes.

§ Coordinated Office Operations: Managed staff schedules organized key meetings with external stakeholders and facilitated seamless office operations while ensuring effective internal communications.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Social Justice Practicum; Restorative Counselling

October 2024-Current

§ Grant Writing and Proposal Development: Actively contribute to the creation and submission of grant proposals, aiming to secure funding for critical social justice initiatives.

§ Fundraising and Event Coordination: Assist in organizing and participating in fundraising events, effectively supporting the financial growth and sustainability of key projects.

§ Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development: Proactively recruit sponsors and partner organizations, fostering and maintaining strong relationships to ensure ongoing support for various initiatives and events.

Youth Director, We CARE Guyana

January 2022- Current

§ Leadership and Fundraising: Spearhead the organization of fundraising events, efficiently managing financial resources within the team to ensure the successful execution of initiatives.

§ Volunteer Management: Lead the recruitment, supervision, and mentorship of a committed volunteer team, driving the achievement of organizational goals and objectives.

§ Global Outreach and Program Coordination: Champion global awareness of the organization's mission, coordinating annual trips to provide essential personal and mental health support to target populations.

Coordinator, Canadian Association for Girls in Science October 2021- August 2024

• Event Planning and Execution: Planned and executed monthly STEM events for children aged 7- 16, fostering engagement and interest in science and technology fields.

• Team Leadership: Led and managed a team of volunteers, ensuring seamless event delivery and a positive experience for participants.

• Collaboration and Curriculum Development: Worked closely with fellow coordinators to design and implement event plans and curricula that align with the organization's educational objectives.

• Administrative Efficiency: Managed communications, including emails and event promotions, and efficiently scheduled events and meetings to ensure smooth operations. Mentor, Different Minds Academy

October 2022-Current

§ Individualized Mentorship: Provide dedicated one-on-one mentorship to youth and children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), fostering personal growth and skill development.

§ Event Facilitation and Collaboration: Organize and facilitate monthly STEM events, working closely with educators to promote neurodiversity and inclusivity within the academic environment.

§ Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Oversee event activities, monitor individual progress, and prepare detailed progress reports to track the development and achievements of mentees. Community Volunteer Circles, McMaster University

October 2021 to September 2022

§ Program Development: Designed innovative programs aimed at enhancing mental wellness within the senior population, with a focus on addressing the psychological impact of the post-COVID pandemic.

§ Collaborative Strategy Planning: Actively participated in team meetings to brainstorm, develop, and implement effective strategies and projects to provide optimal support.

§ Direct Community Engagement: Maintained regular communication with seniors, offering critical support and addressing mental health concerns, ensuring their well-being during challenging times. Biological Chemistry Research Assistant, University of Toronto March 2019 to July 2020

§ Laboratory Support: Provided valuable assistance in sample preparation, laboratory tasks, and data analysis, ensuring accurate and timely results.

§ Technical Proficiency: Applied advanced laboratory techniques while also training new lab personnel to maintain high standards of practice.

§ Experimentation and Data Documentation: Actively participated in experiments, meticulously compiling data and documenting findings for future analysis.

§ Sample Growth Maintenance: Contributed to the maintenance and monitoring of plant sample growth, ensuring proper conditions for ongoing research. Rehabilitation Department Volunteer, Lakeridge Hospital December 2018 – January 2020

§ Patient Support: Provided dedicated assistance to hospital staff, ensuring optimal patient care and addressing healthcare needs in a compassionate manner.

§ Patient and Family Interaction: Engaged in one-on-one interactions with patients and families, offering support and guidance within the hospital environment.

§ Activity and Event Coordination: Planned and executed activities, events, and fundraisers aimed at enhancing the physical, mental, and cognitive well-being of patients. Birthing Centre Volunteer, Centenary Hospital

December 2018 – December 2020

§ Data Management: Performed accurate data entry and provided valuable administrative support to healthcare staff in accessing and organizing patient records.

§ Supply Preparation: Prepared healthcare kits and supplies tailored to meet the specific needs of patients.

§ Patient and Family Assistance: Delivered dedicated support to patients and families in collecting essential information and materials for care.

Sick Kids Foundation Head Event Coordinator, University Of Toronto January 2019 -July 2020

§ Fundraising Event Management: Designed, planned, and successfully hosted fundraising events to support the foundation's initiatives.

§ Conference Coordination: Organized and managed conferences with sponsors, overseeing scheduling and budget allocation for efficient execution.

§ Volunteer Leadership: Provided effective leadership and supervision of a volunteer team, enhancing awareness and engagement with the foundation's events Cancer Society Head Event Coordinator, University Of Toronto January 2019 – July 2020

§ Fundraising Event Management: Designed, planned, and successfully hosted fundraising events to support the foundation's initiatives.

§ Conference Coordination: Organized and managed conferences with sponsors, overseeing scheduling and budget allocation for efficient execution.

§ Volunteer Leadership: Provided effective leadership and supervision of a volunteer team, enhancing awareness and engagement with the foundation's events RESEARCH PROJECTS

Moral Injury in the Forensic Psychiatric Population September 2021– Current

PIs: Margaret McKinnon, McMaster University and Bruno Losier, St. Joseph Healthcare Hamilton Research Aim: Developed and validated the first ever screener tool to measure moral injury in the not criminally responsible population.

§ Completed human ethics applications for four psychiatric hospitals across Ontario (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Centre, and St. Joseph Healthcare Hamilton).

§ Conducted 174 one-to-one interviews (with psychological assessments) for inpatient and outpatient participants who presented a diverse range of psychological diagnoses, including schizophrenia, personality disorders, and psychosis, often with comorbid conditions.

§ Completed the data analysis for the validation of the developed scale which included exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis.

§ Tested the MI constructs within the screener which involved a comprehensive assessment using convergent and divergent measures to ensure the scale's robustness and accuracy in capturing the dimensions of moral injury.

§ Revisions are being made on manuscript to be published early March 2025 and preliminarily results have been presented at McMaster Research Conference. Shame and Guilt in the Offending Population

September 2021–Current

PIs: Margaret McKinnon, McMaster University and Bruno Losier, St. Joseph Healthcare Hamilton Research Question: What do we know of the impact of shame and guilt on psychopathology and criminal recidivism in the offending population?

§ Conducted comprehensive searches in five prominent academic databases: PsycINFO, Web of Science, Sociological Abstracts, Medline, and Embase.

§ Screened articles for inclusion based on English language, peer-reviewed status, and a focus on empirical research involving individuals who have committed criminal acts while distinguishing between shame and guilt experiences.

§ Conducted data extraction and content analysis following the Covidence Systematic Review Management approach.

§ Initiated the screening process with 1,158 identified articles, reducing them to 467 after eliminating duplicates.

§ Applied inclusion and exclusion criteria to titles and abstracts, resulting in 92 articles for further analysis.

§ Analyzed these selected articles for theme development, considering publication details, study design, and the intended audience or purpose of each study.

§ Demonstrated the ability of the Context Maintenance and Retrieval model to account for modality effects

§ Revisions being made on manuscript to submit to journals early next year and results presented at the CAPL 2023 conference

Perceptual similarity of own- and other-race faces using Psiz Computational Modelling September 2022 – Current PI: Jim Tanaka, University of Victoria Research Aim: Investigate perceptual similarity judgments in individuals, with a specific focus on the influence of cross-race and same-race effects.

§ Created the experimental stimuli using Adobe photoshop and use the SHINE (spectrum, histogram, and intensity normalization and equalization) toolbox for MATLAB, which to control a number of image properties separately or simultaneously.

§ Completed human ethics for project and conducted recruitment of participants.

§ Completing data analysis by using Javascript code to gather similarity judgments for visual stimuli and fed this data into the Python program "Psiz" to create similarity models for both own- and other- race faces.

§ Commentary was published based on these theories (Lall & Tanaka, 2023) and a more detailed chapter is in press (Tanaka & Lall, (in press))

Improving police lineup construction using psychological embeddings: An objective measure of perceptual similarity

September 2022 – December 2022

PI: Jim Tanaka, University of Victoria

Co-Investigator: Ryan FitzGerald, Simon Fraser University Research Aim: Investigate perceptual similarity judgments in individuals, with a specific focus on the influence high similarity fillers versus low similar filler faces in police line up construction.

§ Coded for the Python program "Psiz" for the facial recognition experiment.

§ Audited a course titled "The Psychology of Concepts, Categories & Decision Making" at University of Victoria to learn how to code the Psiz program.

§ Recruited university participants at University of Victoria

§ Completed data analysis for this project by using Javascript code to gather similarity judgments for visual stimuli and fed this data into the Python program "Psiz" to create similarity models for both own- and other-race faces.

§ Present results at NOWCAM conference.

TEACHING HISTORY

Teaching Assistant, Human Perception and Cognition Teaching Assistant, Human Learning and Cognition

Teaching Assistant, Psychology of Human Sexuality

Teaching Assistant, Integrative PNB Through Scientific Writing Seminar Facilitator, The Cognitive Neuroscience of Face Recognition AUTHORED MANUSCRIPTS

Tanaka, J. W., & Lall, M. K., (in press). Own- and other-race face recognition: A perceptual expertise account. Oxford Cambridge Press.

Lall, M., Mah, E., Roads, B., & Tanaka, J. (2024). Judging the perceptual similarity of own- and other-race faces. Journal of Vision, 24(10), 1339. https://doi.org/10.1167/jov.24.10.1339 Lall, M. K., & Tanaka, J. W. (2023). The culture of perceptual expertise and the other-race effect. British Journal of Psychology, 114(Suppl. 1), 21–23. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjop.12649 Lall, M.K., Losier, B., McKinnon., M. (2023). "Moral Injury in the Forensic Psychiatric Population"

[Master’s thesis, McMaster University]. MacSphere. http://hdl.handle.net/11375/29124 WORKING MANUSCRIPTS

Lall, M.K., Tam Seto., L., Moulden, H., Losier, B., McKinnon., M. (In Preparation) Exploring the influence of shame and guilt on motivating behaviour and influencing psychological functioning among offending populations: A scoping review (Part 1)

Lall, M.K., Tam Seto., L., Moulden, H., Losier, B., McKinnon., M. (In Preparation) Exploring the influence of shame and guilt on motivating behaviour and influencing psychological functioning among offending populations: A scoping review (Part 2)

Lall, M.K., Roth.,S., Streiner, D., Asma, S. McKinnon, M., Losier, B. (In Preparation) The development and validation of a tool to screen for moral injury among individuals deemed not criminally responsible. CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Zamani-Babgohari, M. Lall, M. Soolanayakanahally, R. Gonzales-Vigil, E. (2020). Investigating cuticle triterpenes in populus species [Poster Presentation]. CSBP regional meeting, Online, Oral. Lall, M., Losier, B., McKinnon, Roth, S. (2022). Moral Injury in Forensic Psychiatric Populations

[Presentation]. Graduate Research Symposium, Hamilton, ON. Lall, M., Fitzgerald, R., VanWell, A., Roads, B., & Tanaka, J. (2023). Improving police lineup construction using the PsiZ program: An objective measure of perceptual similarity [Poster Presentation]. NorthWest Cognition and Memory.

Lall, M., Losier, B., & McKinnion, M. (2023). Exploring the influence of shame and guilt on motivating behavior and influencing psychological functioning among offending populations: A scoping review

[Presentation]. Canadian Academy of Psychiatry and Law Lall, M., Mah, E., Roads, B., & Tanaka, J. (2024). Judging the perceptual similarity of own-and other-race faces. Journal of Vision, 24(10), 1339-1339 [Poster Presenation] INVITED LECTURES

Lall, M. (2023). Science Communication In Psychology. Guest lecture for Science Communication in the Behavioral Sciences, McMaster University.

OTHER PROFFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

PNB Thesis Poster Session Judge

April 2023

Ad Hoc reviewer for Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) and Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, Scientific Reports

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