We are thrilled to introduce the 2024-2025 Inlight Student Facilitators.
The Student Facilitator program is a key component of the Inlight training pathway, and part of Inlight’s student engagement strategy. Introduced in 2023-2024, the Student Facilitator Program allows previous Student Advisory Committee members to continue Inlight’s student engagement portfolio while further developing their leadership skills.
In addition to having a specific portfolio of activities related to Inlight’s priorities, student facilitators are responsible for:
- Onboarding and mentorship of the incoming Student Advisory Committee
- Engagement in Inlight internal student engagement activities, including adjudication panels and working groups
- Development and review of student engagement resources and materials
- Support for the development and implementation of new Inlight programs
As such, this role presents a valuable opportunity for student leaders to enhance their skills in project management, collaboration, and communication.
Learn more about this year’s student facilitators below.
Rya Buckley
PhD Student
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
School and Clinical Child Psychology
About Rya
Rya is a second-year PhD student in the School and Clinical Child Psychology program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Her research interests are broadly in the area of marginalized students’ mental health and support-seeking experiences. Her master’s thesis work focused on the experiences of racialized university students accessing wellness and mental health supports on campus. She was a recipient of the 2022 Inlight Research Fellowship and a 2023-24 Student Advisory Committee member.
Delaram Farzanfar
PhD Student
University of Toronto Missisauga
Department of Psychology
About Delaram
Delaram Farzanfar is a PhD student in the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on understanding brain activity during creative experiences and their implications for improved well-being. Dela is a registered psychotherapist in Ontario and has experience working in mental health in public institutions in Toronto. She is a junior fellow at Massey College, graduate fellow at the School of Cities, and serves on the Program Committee at the International Neuroethics Society. She hopes to improve long-term access to psychotherapy in Canada.
Dinarshan Chandrakumar
Undergraduate
University of Toronto Missisauga
Social Science
About Dinarshan
Dinarshan is a second-year Psychology student at the University of Toronto, passionate about mental health and well-being. His goal is to pursue further education in the mental health field, with a focus on making a positive impact through research, therapy, or clinical practice. Currently, he has dedicated his time to helping the community through roles as a Bridging Pathway Mentor and a Health & Counselling Volunteer.