Sofia Duarte is a recent graduate of McMaster University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Life Sciences, with a minor in Psychology and a Concurrent Certificate in Science Communication. She has gained research experience through her work at the McMaster Auditory Development Laboratory and the University of Toronto Scarborough's Therapeutic Interventions for Psychosis Laboratory. In these roles, she contributed to projects focused on neurodevelopment, psychosis, and evidence-based approaches. Sofia's academic and research background highlight her strong interest in psychology and mental health, which she is eager to further develop and apply within a clinical setting.