U Y Y A R V U
Meet Our Volunteers
Our dedicated team at Uyyarvu is composed of compassionate individuals committed to developing innovative tools that raise awareness and destigmatize mental health. We believe that open conversations and accessible resources can empower individuals to take charge of their mental well-being.
Mituna Kalaiselvan
Research Team Lead
Hey, I’m Mithu! I’m one of the Research Team Leads at Uyyarvu, and I’m also a criminology student at TMU. Research is something I’m really passionate about especially within the psychology field!
Vithusa Vimalathasan
Research Team Lead
Hi everyone! I am currently working in the publishing sector, where I get to research more about DEI. I love to learn about new perspectives and theories.
Sakshi Chaudhari
Research Team Lead
Hi everyone! I’m a second-year medical student. Besides doing my Anki, I love to find new places to hike or paint in my free time. Recently I have started to learn how to crochet little animals so I am slowly building my army of crochet animals!
Kinthu Uthayakumaar
Research Assistant
Hi there! I’m currently pursuing my Master’s in Public Health. When I’m not immersed in research, you’ll find me on an adventure—whether it’s exploring new places, trying exciting experiences, or getting lost in the worlds of books and movies.
Jessica Catuna
Research Assistant
Hi everyone! I am a current third-year student at the University of Guelph, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Family and Child Studies. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, bowling, hiking, and spending time with friends!
Clarisse Aguila
Content Creator
Hi! I’m Clarisse, a volunteer Content Creator for Uyyarvu. I’m a psychology undergrad student at University of Guelph, interested in pursuing a career related to Social Psychology or Art Psychotherapy. On the side I run my own small art business, and I adore making painting, cooking, playing video games, and collecting trinkets.