Our Team

Dr. Soyeon Kim, PhD
Co-Principal Investigator

I am a Research Scientist at the Waypoint Research Institute, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. I received a PhD in Development Psychology and Education at the University of Toronto and trained in clinical epidemiology as a postdoctoral fellow at the Offord Centre for Child Studies, McMaster University.

As a Co-Principal Investigator, I am responsible for overseeing the project, and working with the POMHPY team to continuously improve the program. I am excited to be involved in this project and feel privileged to work with such an outstanding team. I am interested in understanding the socio-cultural determinants of mental health in youth. I enjoy catching up with K-dramas on Netflix and playing piano in my free time.

Dr. Elnaz Moghimi, PhD
Co-Principal Investigator

I am a Research Scientist at the Waypoint Research Institute, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychiatry at Queen's University. I have a PhD in Kinesiology and Health Science and two graduate diplomas in Quantitative Methods and Neuroscience from York University. Before joining Waypoint, I completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Queen's University, focusing on digital mental health interventions.

As a Co-Principal Investigator, I am responsible for giving direction to the project, overseeing engagement, and working with the POMHPY team to scale this program to Canadian youth. I am especially interested in gathering feedback from young people to identify ways to improve the program and better meet their needs. Outside of work, I love cooking and participating in fitness activities.

Sarah Farr
Youth Engagement Lead, Facilitator

I am the Youth Engagement Lead at the Waypoint Research Institute, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care. I am currently in my fourth year of the Honours Bachelor of Counselling Psychology program at Georgian College. I have experience in youth programming and my research interests are in youth mental health and cognitive development.

In my role at POMHPY, I provide my youth perspective on project development and youth outreach strategies. I am also privileged to lead program sessions as one of the first Youth Program Facilitators! I feel grateful to be a part of POMHPY because we’re making a difference. Mental health is health, and working on this wellness program alongside our amazing team has been a privilege. When I’m not working, you can find me out and about with my dog, or at home cuddled up with a good book.

Megan Brush
Youth Resilience Coordinator

I am the Youth Resilience Coordinator at the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care. I completed my Ontario College Diploma in Community and Justice Services at Sir Sandford Fleming College and my Honours Bachelor in Social Development Studies with a minor in Legal Studies and specialization in Social Work at the University of Waterloo. I am currently in my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. I have a passion for working with youth and my research interests are in childhood trauma and youth mental health.

As the Youth Resilience Coordinator, I actively engage community partners and support the implementation of POMHPY. I am grateful to be a part of this team and am excited to help deliver POMHPY, a program that meets youth’s needs! Outside of work, you can find me at the gym or binge watching reality TV shows and true crime documentaries.

Maham Tariq
Research Coordinator

I am a Research Coordinator at the Waypoint Research Institute, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care. I competed my Master’s in Public Health from New York University and majored in Community Health Sciences and Practices with a focus on Human Rights and Program Planning. I am a co-founder of The Public Health Youth Association of Canada, aiming to equip youth with the necessary skills, knowledge, and tools for a career in public health.

As the Research Coordinator for POMHPY, I am actively involved in program creation and delivery. It is my responsibility to ensure that the program we create is both evidence-based and meets youth needs, on their terms. In my spare time, I enjoy baking new recipes, painting, and spending time with my niece.

Thank you to our former team members for their contributions!

Kimberly Belfry
Former Research Coordinator

Shavon Stafford
Former Youth Resilience Coordinator

Elmirah Ahmad
Former Student Research Assistant

Sarah Allen
Former Student Placement

Arina Bogdan
Former Knowledge Translation and Implementation Coordinator

About Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a mental health hospital located on the shores of Georgian Bay in Penetanguishene, ON. Driven by the core values of caring, respect, innovation and accountability, Waypoint provides an extensive range of mental health programming and services. For more information about our facility and programs, including the North Simcoe Youth Wellness Hub, click here.

Waypoint Partners and Collaborators

Holly Archer

Senior Development Officer - Major Gifts, Communications and Fund Development
Tamara Burke

Recreation Therapist, Rehabilitation Services
Dr. Christopher Canning

Director, Research and Academics
Liz Everett

Organizational Development Consultant, People Experience and Talent
Nicole Mace

Director, People Experience and Talent
Kelly McLaughlin

Youth Engagement and Navigation Lead, North Simcoe Youth Wellness Hub
Dr. Robert Meeder

Psychiatrist, Medical Resources
Shelly Price

Development Officer, Special Events
Brittany Ruttan

Clinical Manager, Outpatient Services