Dr. Jordana Wynn (she/her)
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Jordana is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of Victoria. She completed her PhD with Dr. Jennifer Ryan and Dr. Bradley Buchsbaum in the Psychology Department at the University of Toronto and the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest and her Postdoctoral Fellowship with Dr. Daniel Schacter in the Psychology Department at Harvard University. Outside of research, Jordana is a lifelong ice cream enthusiast, an aspiring etch-a-sketch artist, and enjoys cooking, hiking with her dog, and planning trips around conferences.
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Principal investigator
Graduate students
Yanxin Xu (she/her)
Yanxin is completing an MSc in Psychology (Cognition and Brain Sciences) under the supervision of Dr. Jordana Wynn and Dr. Tarek Amer. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Queen's University in Kingston, where she discovered her interest in cognitive neuroscience. In the future, she hopes to conduct research that advances our understanding of visual cognition and ways we could apply scientific research to better people's daily lives. Outside of academics, Yanxin enjoys camping, trying different ethnic foods, and watching standup comedy.
Emiko Osborne (she/her)
Emiko is an MSc student supervised by Dr. Jordana Wynn and Dr. Tarek Amer. She grew up in Banff and Victoria, then completed her Honours BSc in Neuroscience at Western University in Ontario. The projects she is currently working on investigate semantic memory and gaze reinstatement. Broadly, her research interests include memory, learning, perception, future simulation, and how these processes change over the course of development. Outside of the lab, Emiko loves to swim, craft, and play crib!
Lab manager
Anna Lawrance (she/her)
Anna recently completed her Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology at the University of Victoria. Throughout her undergraduate degree, much of her work aimed to assess the integrity and interconnectivity of associative memory structures in young and older adults. For her honours thesis, supervised by Dr. Tarek Amer, she examined how controlled retrieval demands modulate access to perceptually detailed episodic memories across the lifespan. In collaboration with Dr. Jordana Wynn, Anna is investigating how age-related changes in semantic memory impact early visual processing. Outside the lab, you can find her cycling around town, running, or taking copious photos of her flower garden.
Honours students
Olivia Leyden (she/her)
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Olivia is in the final year of her undergraduate degree, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Linguistics. Under the supervision of Dr. Tarek Amer and Dr. Jordana Wynn, her Honours research examines how prior knowledge influences precision memory in younger and older adults, with a focus on age-related differences. She plans to pursue graduate studies in Speech-Language Pathology, combining her research interests in language and cognitive sciences. Outside of academics, Olivia enjoys spending time outdoors—hiking, paddle boarding, and playing tennis.
​Grace Veugelers (she/her)
Research assistants
Jasmine Brenton (she/her)
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Jasmine is a third year work study student working with Dr. Jordana Wynn and Dr. Tarek Amer. She is currently pursuing a major in Biology and Psychology with a minor in Music. Jasmine's post undergraduate plans include the pursuit of a career in neuroscience in either a research or medical field. Outside of her studies, you can find Jasmine climbing, skiing, playing guitar, or hanging out with her extensive plant collection.
Kate Prosperi (she/her)
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Kate is a third-year psychology major who works as a research assistant with Dr. Amer and Dr. Wynn. She’s excited about the possibility of exploring careers in academic research or medicine. Outside of her studies, Kate loves reading, trying out new baking recipes and yoga.
Mateo Suarez Galvis (he/him)
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Mateo is a third-year Bachelor of Science student in Psychology at the University of Victoria. His academic interests include memory, physiological measures, and the ways in which cognition interacts with attention and perception. He is especially interested in how exploring these processes can deepen our understanding of human thought and behaviour. Outside of academics, Mateo enjoys biking, outdoor activities, traveling, and learning new languages.
Alumni
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Amanda McGillivray
Graduate Student, Clinical Psychology Graduate Program, University of Saskatchewan
Antonella Feeny
Graduate Student, Clinical Psychology Graduate Program, Queen's University​
Yannick Lapierre
Medical Student, Northern Medical Program, University of British Columbia ​
Maggie Porterfield
Clinical Administrator, Homewood Health
Collaborators
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Dr. Tarek Amer, University of Victoria
Dr. Bradley Buchsbaum, University of Toronto
Dr. Jennifer Ryan, University of Toronto
Dr. Daniel Schacter, Harvard University
Dr. Ruben Van Genugten, Northeastern University
Mascot​
Antar
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Antar is a third year doctoral student studying the burrowing habits of local squirrels. He completed his undergraduate studies in Egypt and his master's in Vancouver before relocating to Victoria and joining the Wynn lab. Outside of the lab, Antar enjoys long walks, playing with his friends, and napping in the sun.
