Hello, my name is Betina Agas (she/her), and I am in my 4th year of a BA with a major in Psychology. I was born in the Philippines and grew up by the sea. I am currently working as the Faculty of Arts marketing and communications assistant and as UNB Connect the Thoughts graphics and marketing chair. Last summer, I interned with UNB Counselling Services as their Positive Mental Health Team Coordinator and now I continue to volunteer with them. I am so excited to work with the Arts Matters team this year and I look forward to seeing students showcase their amazing work in the field of Arts!

Drawing digital art is my favourite pastime. I easily lose track of time once I pick up my tablet and start drawing away. I indulge in watching anime, reading manga and playing video games.

Fun fact: I can talk about my chubby cat Tofu for hours.

My name is Yelena Birk (she/her). I am an international student in my 4th year of BA in Psychology. I was born in Moldova and have lived in Israel for half my life. I am currently doing an internship at the NB Military Family Resource Center, specifically in the OpMD program.

This is my first time working with the Arts Matters conference. I am happy to apply my academic knowledge to contribute to the conference and learn something new. I love to help and be involved in different projects. I enjoy being on committees like the Arts Matters organizing team.

I love travelling, enjoying new views, trying different foods and meeting new people. I love nature and I think that every season is incredibly beautiful. I am constantly expanding my knowledge in psychology, philosophy and politics, using all available resources.

My name is Indhu Iyengar (she/her), I am in my 5th year of a Ba/BSc with an honours in Biology and Philosophy. I was born and raised right here in Fredericton. Outside of my degrees, I am an Arts Peer Mentor, I take voice lessons, volunteer with UNB S.P.R.I.N.G, am the president of the VVS, volunteer with Let’s Talk Science and figure skate a little.

I’m excited to be a part of Arts Matters again this year to elevate the voices of my peers and provide a platform to those who want to present their work in the Arts.

Fun fact, I like to listen to my favourite songs and albums on repeat until I get sick of them.

My name is Kate MacGregor (she/her), and I am in my 3rd year of a concurrent BA/BSc degree in Biology and Psychology with an interest in neuroscience. I have lived here in Fredericton my whole life. Outside of school, I figure skate and coach the learn to skate program called CanSkate. I am also an Arts Peer Mentor, vice-president of the VVS and I take piano lessons (haven’t stopped since I was 7!).

I am excited to be a part of the Arts Matters Conference committee and build an inspiring event for many bright minds to come together to discuss ideas that excite them.

Fun fact, I love photography and sometimes in the summer I will stay up almost all night to get the perfect star picture.