Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith is a Psychology Student at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.13 Here are some key details about Ryan:

Education and Career

Ryan is currently pursuing his studies in Psychology at SFU, having started in January 2021.1 Prior to this, he completed a BA in Communications from SFU between 2009 and 2013.1

Professional Experience

Before returning to SFU for his psychology studies, Ryan had a diverse career in marketing and content creation:

• Product Marketing Manager at Bench Accounting (July - December 2020)
• Marketing Manager, Content at Bench Accounting (July 2019 - July 2020)
• Managing Editor at Bench Accounting (October 2017 - July 2019)
• Freelance Writer at Spelt Agency (January 2017 - October 2018)
• Content Marketing Specialist at Agreement Express Inc. (September 2015 - January 2017)1

Research Involvement

Ryan has been involved in research at SFU. He worked as a research assistant on a study examining different facets of mindfulness in Canadians, which found that younger Canadians are more prone to self-judgment.2 This study was conducted under the supervision of Professor Hali Kil in the Department of Psychology at SFU.2

Personal Interests

Ryan maintains a personal website where he documents his learning journey and thoughts as he pursues a path towards a PhD in Clinical Psychology.4 This suggests a strong interest in clinical psychology and a potential future career in this field.

Ryan's diverse background in marketing and communications, combined with his current focus on psychology, provides him with a unique perspective in his academic pursuits.