Sukanya Mukherjee (She/Her)
Sukanya is a Registered Counselling Therapist, a Certified Canadian Counsellor and is founder and director of Mental Health Colour. She is also an Ambassador with the United Nations of Canada, representing the National Capital Region, working on SDG global goals, policies on mental health and community well-being. Sukanya also collaborated on projects with Save the Children, UNICEF, UK International Development, UN, World Bank.
Sukanya’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Science with honours in Psychology, and Master of Science in Clinical Psychology and Neuroscience. She holds several clinical certifications in Psychological Interventions (Johns Hopkins University), Psychiatry (University of Sydney) and Couples Treatment (Harvard Medical School). Sukanya is passionate about mental health and worked with several psychiatric hospitals and clinics, universities, and community organizations.
Sukanya is a polyglot (English, Bengali, Spanish, Hindi), who strives to provide culturally sensitive and racially informed therapy to individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. In addition, she is also a professional artist who enjoys painting, music and dance.
Astrid Woodard (she/her) is completing the City University – Masters of Counselling Psychology program. Astrid is currently interning at MacEwan University’s Wellness and Psychological Services, is a City U student mentor, and sits on the board of Momentum. Astrid leans towards Industrial/Organizational realms of practice, rooted in a brief Solution-Focused approach, underpinned by Feminist, Systems, and Existential philosophies. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Entrepreneurial Studies and a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in Leadership. Astrid founded Eclectica Beauty Studio Inc and has engaged in creating different businesses and start-ups for the past 25 years.
Nojan Mannani recently graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biology and plans on continuing his education in medical school one day. He is a co-founder of the Delton Student Learning Organization focused on providing increased classroom attention to students at an inner-city school in Edmonton and has extensive volunteer experience with kids in a variety of settings. Nojan is passionate about reducing the stigma surrounding seeking help for mental health, and believes in the importance of providing affordable, accessible counselling services to anyone who needs it. In his free time, Nojan enjoys watching and playing a variety of sports, as well as travelling as much as he can.
Ria (She/Her) is a passionate advocate for mental health. She holds a Masters in Counselling degree from City University of Seattle and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Alberta. Her experience consists of working with children and their families to address various needs and is now focused on working with individuals with complex trauma. Being an avid equestrian, Ria joined her two passions by practicing equine-assisted therapy. She sees the importance of honouring diversity and and is passionate with social justice work. Ria is on her journey to become a registered provisional psychologist.
Pei Ying Ng aka PY (She/Her), holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer. She is actively seeking ways to spread mental health awareness especially with her engineering background because she strongly believes that everyone should be involved. Her natural leadership skills earned her the role of President of the Forward Thinkers Club (Toastmasters International) in Sherwood Park within two years of joining. Currently, she is using her transferable skills and experience in engineering as a steppingstone to make a career transition, in pursuit of her passion for social work.
Hey everyone, my name is Aley (she/her). I’m a new mom of a wonderful little girl named Shae, who is really good at keeping my husband and I on our toes! I’m a Registered Social Worker and have been working in the Education system as a Wellness Coach, Mental Health Capacity Building Wellness Coach and now Success Coach! In my down time (which is far and few now), I enjoy spending time with my family, doing escape rooms and watching Sailor Moon!
My passion for working with youth and mental health is what led me to becoming a Board Member. I have a strong passion to break the stigma that surrounds mental health, so I’m very happy to be a part of the Event & Fundraising Committee! I am also committed and passionate about diversity, inclusion and anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices.
As someone who has struggled with mental health for a long time, having been diagnosed with severe anxiety as well as postpartum depression after the birth of my daughter, I want to ensure everyone is able to access mental health support when they need it. I want people who look like me to see me and believe that they have a place in this world. I hope to be an example of leading with bravery when it comes to women and mothers like me who live with anxiety and postpartum depression, so they don’t feel scared to seek help. I’m excited to start this journey with Momentum and I am grounded in my mission to make the world a more accepting place.
Alex (he/him) is a clinical pharmacist for Alberta Health Services and he currently practices in the ambulatory breast cancer clinic at the Cross Cancer Institute. He completed his Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Alberta followed by a postgraduate residency training with Cancer Care Alberta. Throughout his undergraduate studies, Alex was a passionate advocate for student mental health. He is excited to continue to support mental health advocacy in his local community during his term on the Momentum Board of Directors.
Catherine Arnold (she/her) has been a practicing social worker for 30 years, having initially worked in the not-for-profit sector before moving to government. Catherine completed a BA in Sociology at the University of Alberta before pursuing a Bachelor and then Master’s degree in social work at the University of Calgary. Catherine has worked for Alberta Children’s Services over the last 25 years, having started in front-line service delivery with vulnerable children and families, before shifting into program and policy development work at the Ministry level. Given accrued professional and personal insights, Catherine is committed to promoting social justice and equity, and she is looking forward to contributing to Momentum’s mission of providing responsive, accessible and culturally safe mental health support services.
NEW! IN-PERSON APPOINTMENTS AS WELL AS ONLINE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE!
With the health, safety and comfort of our clients and team members being our first priority, we are transitioning to in-person counselling on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only, beginning April 1st. We will continue to offer all of our services virtually as well. When booking your preferred method, please watch for ‘in person’ or ‘virtual’ offerings in the schedule.
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