Returning Home to Move Forward
After several years in Montréal completing an undergraduate degree, Amané Halicki-Asakawa found themself longing for the landscape and community they had grown up with in British Columbia. As they began contemplating a long training path in clinical psychology, the pull toward home became even stronger. Choosing UBC Okanagan offered the perfect balance: a return to […]
A Perfect Fit: Mentorship, Community, and Impact
Entering the Clinical Psychology PhD program at UBC Okanagan, Marcus Gottlieb was driven by a clear sense of purpose and an equally clear sense of fit. Drawn foremost by the opportunity to work with Dr. Jessica Lougheed—whose innovative research he had long admired—he found in their early conversations the mentorship he hoped would shape his […]
Inside Dr. Nina Gregoire’s Mission to Make Mediation More Human
Since graduating from UBC Okanagan, Nina Gregoire has built a dynamic career at the intersection of psychology, law, and mediation. As founder of The Resolve Lab Inc., a boutique mediation firm, she helps individuals and organizations navigate interpersonal challenges with compassion and clarity. Drawing on her training in both psychology and law, Dr. Gregoire uses […]