Katia Jitlina received her B.Sc. in psychology at UBC, and her M.Sc. in school and applied child psychology at the University of Calgary and is now in the first year of the school psychology program at UBC. Her research interests are in the area of developmental disorders. Her doctoral research will focus on psychosocial factors that influence the development of anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorders. Katia loves outdoor adventures, and feels lucky to be surrounded by the amazing beauty of Canada’s landscapes.