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Zoe Colclough

New York

Summary

Forensic Psychology MA graduate with experience supporting justice-involved individuals through community-based services, crisis intervention, and rehabilitation-focused research. Skilled in case management, risk assessment, and trauma-informed care, with a strong foundation in culturally responsive communication and community resource navigation. Proven ability to conduct systematic reviews, develop research proposals, and translate complex scientific findings into actionable strategies that improve care for underserved populations. Dedicated to promoting equitable care and supporting individuals who intersect with the criminal legal system.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Extern

Brain Health Lab, John Jay College of Criminal Jus
New York
01.2025 - Current
  • Contributing to human subjects research led by Dr. Casey LaDuke on brain health and traumatic brain injury among justice-involved individuals.
  • Responsibilities include cleaning and managing datasets, analyzing participant data, supporting mixed-methods research through data triangulation, developing abstracts and posters for conference presentations, and coordinating a team of lab members on an open science project.

Mental Health Crisis Responder

Kids Help Phone
Toronto
07.2024 - Current
  • Providing support to individuals experiencing mental health crises.
  • Responsibilities include interviewing clients, assessing risk, de-escalating crises, developing safety plans, and facilitating emergency referrals when needed.

Membership and Events Coordinator

Rick Hansen Foundation
Vancouver
07.2019 - 08.2024
  • Coordinated monthly webinars, managed a professional membership network and disseminated resources to promote inclusivity for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.
  • Helped organize a hybrid conference for leaders in accessibility and developed the virtual interface of the hybrid conference.

Research Assistant

Social Justice Laboratory, John Jay College
New York
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Assisted with a critical narrative analysis of the effects of restorative justice practices on recidivism as part of a faculty-mentored research project led by Dr. Mark R. Fondacaro.
  • Responsibilities included performing literature searches, interpreting data, and working collaboratively on a manuscript for publication.

Teaching Assistant

John Jay College
New York
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assisted students taking a graduate-level course in psychopathology.
  • Provided guidance on course material, developing clinical vignettes, grading assignments, and answering questions.

Research Assistant

Acquired Brain Injury Research Lab
Toronto
09.2021 - 05.2024
  • Conducted systematic and scoping reviews of rehabilitation interventions and clinical practice guidelines for brain injury within marginalized populations.
  • Responsibilities included drafting research proposals, searching for peer-reviewed and grey literature, screening articles, extracting and narratively synthesizing data, conducting equity appraisals, and writing manuscripts.
  • Led one of the reviews as primary author and helped coordinate stages of the clinical research project.

Residence Don

University of Toronto
Mississauga
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Supported students in the dormitories by planning community events, conducting well-being evaluations, and being on call to respond to crises.
  • Received training in active listening, conflict mediation, multicultural sensitivity, cross-cultural communication, sexual violence education and prevention, and distress and suicide recognition.

Cancer Awareness Advocate and Event Speaker

Various Charity Events
Vancouver
09.2016 - 11.2019
  • Shared my story as a cancer survivor to promote awareness and raise money at annual charity events, including Cops for Cancer, Run for the Cure, the Terry Fox Run, and Wigs for Kids.

Education

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY
06-2025

Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology

University of Toronto
Canada
06-2022

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Risk Assessment
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Community Resource Navigation
  • Culturally Responsive Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Experimental Research
  • Disseminating Materials for Diverse Audiences
  • Preparing Manuscripts and Conference Materials
  • Research Software: R, SPSS, Qualtrics
  • Office and Project Management Tools: Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and Fonteva

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional

Certification

  • Designated Mental Health Crisis Responder (Kids Help Phone)
  • Diplôme d'études en langue française B2 (France Éducation International)

Accomplishments

  • Claude Hawley Medal, John Jay College of Criminal Justice: Awarded to the student with the best master’s thesis and scholastic distinction in the graduate school.
  • Graduate Achievement Award, John Jay College of Criminal Justice: Awarded to graduate students for their achievements and perseverance in the face of significant adversity during the pursuit of their education.
  • Samuel H. Solomon Memorial Scholarship for Psychology and Law, DOAR Inc: Provides financial support to outstanding graduate and doctoral students focused on psychology and law in their studies, research, and/or career aspirations.
  • Alma Empowering Minds Scholarship Program, American Psychological Foundation: A competitive award and mentorship program offered by the American Psychological Foundation that supports graduate students pursuing careers in mental health care.
  • Dean’s List Scholar, University of Toronto
  • President’s Nomination for the Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford University, University of Toronto

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Research Extern

Brain Health Lab, John Jay College of Criminal Jus
01.2025 - Current

Mental Health Crisis Responder

Kids Help Phone
07.2024 - Current

Research Assistant

Social Justice Laboratory, John Jay College
01.2024 - 07.2024

Teaching Assistant

John Jay College
01.2024 - 05.2024

Research Assistant

Acquired Brain Injury Research Lab
09.2021 - 05.2024

Residence Don

University of Toronto
08.2019 - 05.2021

Membership and Events Coordinator

Rick Hansen Foundation
07.2019 - 08.2024

Cancer Awareness Advocate and Event Speaker

Various Charity Events
09.2016 - 11.2019

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology

University of Toronto