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Lab Alumni

Dr. Kendra Thomson
Dr. Kendra Thomson

Completed her post-doctoral fellowship with Dr. Jonathan Weiss in September 2015. Kendra is currently an Associate Professor in the Centre for Applied Disability Studies at Brock University. She can be contacted via email at kthomson@brocku.ca.

Dr. Priscilla Burnham Riosa
Dr. Priscilla Burnham Riosa

Completed her post-doctoral fellowship with Dr. Jonathan Weiss in August 2016. Priscilla is currently an Assistant Professor in the Centre for Applied Disability Studies at Brock University. She can be contacted via email at pburnhamriosa@brocku.ca.

Dr. Sandra Salem-Guirgis

Completed her post-doctoral fellowship with Dr. Jonathan Weiss in November 2017. Sandra is currently an Assistant Professor at George Brown College. She can be contacted via email at Sandra.Salem-Guirgis@georgebrown.ca

Dr. Jonathan Lai

Completed his post-doctoral fellowship with Dr. Jonathan Weiss in June 2017. Jonathan is currently the Director of Strategy and Operations at the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance (CASDA). He can be contacted via email at jlai@casda.ca.

Dr. Johanna Lake

Completed her post-doctoral fellowship with Dr. Jonathan Weiss in August 2018. Johanna is currently a Clinician Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. She can be contacted via email at Johanna.Lake@camh.ca.

Dr. Diana Tajik-Parvinchi

Completed her post-doctoral fellowship with Dr. Jonathan Weiss in November 2019. Diana is currently a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University. She can be contacted via email at parvind@mcmaster.ca.

Dr. Vivian Lee

Completed her post-doctoral fellowship with Dr. Jonathan Weiss in June 2021. Vivian is currently an Assistant Professor at Carleton University. She can be contacted at Vivian.Lee4@carleton.ca.

Dr. Caitlyn Gallant– Completed her post-doctoral fellowship with Dr. Jonathan Weiss in November 2022. Caitlyn is currently a Behavioural Scientist with the Impact and Innovation Unit of the Privy Council Office (PCO).

Dr. Jonathan Leef
Dr. Jonathan Leef

Completed his position as a Research Associate with Dr. Jonathan Weiss in December 2020. Jonathan is currently a Clinical Psychologist in supervised practice at Holland Bloorview and Humber River Hospital. He can be contacted via email at jonathanleef@gmail.com.

Dr. Casey Fulford
Dr. Casey Fulford

Completed her position as a Research Associate with Dr. Jonathan Weiss in May 2022. Casey is a Clinical Psychologist currently working at Surrey Place and the Redpath Centre. She can be contacted via email at casey.fulford@redpathcentre.ca.

Dr. Michelle A. Fardella (nee Viecili)

Completed her Ph.D. degree in Clinical-Developmental Psychology with Dr. Jonathan Weiss in August 2016. Michelle is currently practicing at the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board and Boomerang Health (Powered by Sick Kids) and provides workshops and talks on ASD and sexual health and relationships. She can be contacted via email at  michelleviecili@gmail.com.

Dr. Jennifer MacMullin

Completed her Ph.D. degree in Clinical-Developmental Psychology with Dr. Jonathan Weiss in August 2017. Jennifer is currently practising with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority’s Clinical Health Psychology Program in Winnipeg, Manitoba, providing assessment, treatment, and consultation services for a wide range of clinical concerns. She can be contacted via email at  jen.macmullin@gmail.com.

Dr. Ami Tint
Dr. Ami Tint

Completed her Ph.D. degree in Clinical-Developmental Psychology with Dr. Jonathan Weiss in June 2018. Ami is currently completing her post-doctoral fellowship at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and she is a fellow in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. She can be contacted via email at  Ami.Tint@camh.ca.

Stephanie Fung
Dr. Stephanie Fung

Completed her Ph.D. degree in Clinical-Developmental Psychology with Dr. Jonathan Weiss in August 2016. Michelle is currently practicing at the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board and Boomerang Health (Powered by Sick Kids) and provides workshops and talks on ASD and sexual health and relationships. She can be contacted via email at  michelleviecili@gmail.com.

Suzanne Robinson
Dr. Suzanne Robinson

Completed her Ph.D. degree in Clinical-Developmental Psychology with Dr. Jonathan Weiss in August 2017. Suzanne is currently practising with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority’s Clinical Health Psychology Program in Winnipeg, Manitoba, providing assessment, treatment, and consultation services for a wide range of clinical concerns. She can be contacted via email at  jen.macmullin@gmail.com.

Dr. Victoria Chan (Nee Ting)

Completed her Ph.D. degree in Clinical-Developmental Psychology with Dr. Jonathan Weiss in June 2022. Victoria is currently practicing in a supervised practice at SickKids. She can be contacted via email at  dr.victoriachan.psych@gmail.com.

Dr. Carly Albaum

Completed her Ph.D. degree in Clinical-Developmental Psychology with Dr. Jonathan Weiss in September 2023. Carly is a Clinical Research Fellow at the Hospital for Sick Children, and provides assessment services in private practice sessions. Correspondence regarding Carly’s research and publications can be directed to dr.carly.albaum@gmail.com.

Andrea Maughan
Dr. Andrea Maughan

Completed her Ph.D. degree in Clinical-Developmental Psychology with Dr. Jonathan Weiss in August 2024. Andrea is currently practicing at the Child Development Institute. She can be contacted via email at dr.andreamaughan.psych@gmail.com.

Karen Black
Dr. Karen Black

Completed her Ph.D. degree in Clinical-Developmental Psychology with Dr. Jonathan Weiss in August 2024.

  • Allen Vorobeichik (Honours Thesis)
  • Andreea Manea (Honours Thesis)
  • Anna Gorina (Honours Thesis)
  • Aranda Wingsiong (Honours Thesis)
  • Ayala Rubin (Honours Thesis)
  • Daniela Denoso (Honours Thesis)
  • Eguenia Ignatova (Honours Thesis)
  • Gemma Cruz (Honours Thesis)
  • Jennifer Ip (Volunteer)
  • Jennifer Lyons (Honours Thesis)
  • Julia Martini (Honours Thesis)
  • Kevin Acuna (Honours Thesis)
  • Mandana Montazery (Honours Thesis)
  • Nicole Arnold (Honours Thesis)
  • Patricia Azarkham (Honours Thesis)
  • Patrycia Jarosz (Honours Thesis)
  • Rupkatha Basu (Honours Thesis)
  • Sarah Yong (Independent Study)
  • Sevan Garip (Independent Study)
  • Victoria Stables (Honours Thesis)
  • Yara Odeh (Honours Thesis)
  • Andreea Manea (Honours Thesis)
  • Jordana DeSouza (Honours Thesis)
  • Cas Dempsey (Honours Thesis)
  • Rishav Banerjee (Honours Thesis)
  • Rahaf Asaad (Honours Thesis)

  • Nicole Eddy
  • Paula Tablon Modica
  • Carly Albaum
  • Casey Fulford
  • Lisa Chan
  • Courtney Weaver
  • Ava Pouyandeh
  • Alexandra Boydell
  • Andrew Goodwin
  • Caroline Summers
  • Emily Guertin
  • Jordan Cleland
  • Julia Martini (Honours Thesis & Research Assistant)
  • Kayla Halberstadt
  • Lei Han
  • Maria Khan (Independent Study & Research Assistant)
  • Mishelle Kaplan
  • Mira Goldstein (Honours Thesis & Research Assistant)
  • Neil Walker
  • Rachel Grant
  • Rebecca Shine
  • Rupkatha Basu
  • Max Cooper
  • Camrie Kerry
  • Elijah Levy

If you were a previous student of Dr. Jonathan Weiss and are not listed, please contact Diana Pombo, Lab Coordinator at dpombo@yorku.ca to be added to our list of alumni.