Arsema Teka
Outreach Volunteer
Arsema is a recent Psychology graduate with a strong interest in research, psychodynamic therapy and making mental health care more accessible. She was drawn to the Centre for Psychodynamic Insights because she values the approach of taking time to explore the deeper, often unconscious roots of emotional struggles. She believes that understanding the root causes of behavior is foundational for meaningful, lasting change, and is excited to support a clinic that focuses on this method. In this role, she is looking forward to supporting outreach, research, and growth initiatives that help expand the clinic’s reach. She is especially interested in how the behind-the-scenes systems like community networking, funding research, and digital visibility can directly improve the accessibility and effectiveness of therapy. Outside of school and work, she tends to jump from hobby to hobby—her current one is reading psychological thrillers, which is pretty on brand.
Arsema’s Credentials
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Waterloo, 2025
Staff Writer at Imprint, 2024-Present
Research Assistant at the Social and Intelligent Robotics Lab, 2023
Research & Policy Assistant at the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association, 2022
Customer Success Associate at Daily Blends, 2022
Work Experience
Research Assistant at the Self Attitudes Lab
SWAT Volunteer Replier at HeartSupport
Volunteer Experience
Arsema’s Skills
Interviewing
Deadline Management
Thematic Analysis
Excel
Data Synthesis
Written Communication
Research
Attention to Detail
Verbal Presentation
Scientific Communication
Focus Groups
Social Media Marketing
Qualtrics
Technical Writing
MailChimp
Canva
SPSS
Customer Relations
Sales
Time Management
Independent Research