My name is Elysia Vaccarino, I am currently a PhD Candidate and Course Director in the Social-Personality Psychology Department at York University in Toronto, Canada (degree expected spring 2022). I am studying under the supervision of Dr. Kerry Kawakami in the Social Cognition Lab. I am interested in a range of topics, including processes of social categorization, confrontation to prejudice (and perceptions of confronters), social norms, diversity strategies, as well as strategies to reduce bias.
In 2013, I completed my Honours B.Sc. with High Distinction at the University of Toronto, specializing in psychology.
In 2016, I completed my M.A. in Social Psychology at York University.