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Triana Ortiz

@trianaortiz

Psychology professor at Canadore College and social neuroendocrinology researcher whose work includes managing multi-study programs and publishing peer-reviewed research.

Canada

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At Canadore College, I teach psychology and interdisciplinary courses and integrate experiential research training into coursework. I also serve as a Principal Investigator on research projects and coordinate with Nipissing University to connect students with research through SONA.

At Nipissing University, I managed the Laboratory of Social Neuro Endocrinology, coordinating multi-study behavioural research, ethics, data analysis, and hormone immunoassays. My research has contributed to peer-reviewed publications, and as Research Coordinator I designed three CFI-funded laboratories.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Practical Instructor – Dance

Current

Nipissing University

Sep 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Developed Dance 1 and Dance 2 practical curriculums for Physical Health and Education students. Delivered dance instruction to introduce movement, theory, anatomy, and basic dance knowledge.

Dance Instruction Curriculum Development Anatomy Movement Theory

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Professor - Psychology

Current

Canadore College

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 9 months)

Delivered psychology and interdisciplinary courses to diverse student cohorts across in-person, online, and virtual learning environments. Designed and implemented curriculum and instructional materials aligned with institutional standards.

Microsoft Office Desire2Learn E Prime SPSS R Qualtrics SONA Noldus Software TCPS 2 CORE Curriculum Design Online Teaching Research Supervision

Current

Artist in Residence - Dance Teacher

Current

Near North District School Board

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 9 months)

Delivered dance and physical education instruction to Grade 1–8 students, designing engaging and developmentally appropriate programming. Developed lesson plans and assessment strategies to support skill progression.

Dance Instruction Physical Education Lesson Planning Student Assessment

Current

Dance Teacher & Choreographer

Current

Barbara Treleavan's School of Dance

Sep 2008 - Present (18 years 1 month)

Delivered instruction in multiple dance styles to students of all ages and skill levels. Designed and implemented CDTA-aligned lesson plans and choreographed award-winning routines for competitive performances.

Dance Instruction Choreography CDTA Lesson Planning Student Assessment

Research Coordinator - Office of Graduate Studies & Research

Nipissing University

Feb 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year 6 months)

Facilitated acquisition of research funding by identifying opportunities and communicating with faculty, government agencies, industry, and non-profit partners. Managed ethical compliance of research activities and served as EDI Officer for Research.

Research Funding Grant writing Ethics and Compliance Stakeholder Communication EDI Project Management SSHRC NSERC CIHR

Family Support Worker & Child and Youth Worker

Children's Aid Society Nipissing & Parry Sound

Mar 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 5 months)

Built trust-based relationships with children, adolescents, and families, fostering safe and supportive care environments. Provided crisis intervention and case support, ensuring client safety and coordinating referrals.

Crisis Intervention Case Management Trauma Informed Care Documentation Child Welfare

Manager - Laboratory of Social Neuro Endocrinology

Nipissing University

Sep 2015 - Mar 2020 (4 years 6 months)

Led multi-study behavioural research programs with budgets over $200K each, coordinating global collaborators and overseeing protocols, ethics, and funded projects. Directed end-to-end research operations including data collection, team leadership, and advanced data analysis.

SPSS R E Prime FaceReader Hormone Immunoassay Data Analysis Project Management Team Leadership Research Ethics Participant Recruitment

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Nipissing University

Master of Education, Education

Master of Education in Education, completed in 2020. Thesis focused on the effects of testosterone on feedback schedules and learning of a spatial motor task.

Nipissing University

Honours Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, completed in 2015. Honours thesis examined the moderating effect of psychopathic traits on the relationship between testosterone and empathic abilities.