Sydney Mitchell

Research/Laboratory Coordinator

Sydney (she/her) joined Dr. Aislin Mushquash’s research program as the Research Coordinator in February 2026. She is a Lakehead University alumni and graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2020. Before moving into research coordination, she spent three years working in a clinical setting providing ABA therapy for children with Autism. This clinical background sparked her interest in the research process and led me to my current role at Lakehead.

As the Research Coordinator, she manages the daily operations and administrative needs of the lab. Her responsibilities include coordinating large scale professional engagements, managing schedules, and maintaining CVs and publication records. She also supports the lab’s team of researchers to ensure that community-led initiatives and academic projects run smoothly.

Beyond my administrative role, she is actively expanding her research experience. She is currently contributing to multiple scoping reviews for the grad students in this lab. Having grown up in a city with a large Indigenous population, she is grateful for the opportunity to deepen her understanding of Indigenous cultures and wellness through the lab's community focused work.

Outside of the lab, Sydney makes most of the long Thunder Bay winters by skiing. During the warmer months, she enjoys hiking and exploring the local nature. She also has an interest in rowing and hopes to join a team in the future. She is a major fan of all things spooky and loves watching horror movies, with Halloween being her favourite time of year.