Dr. Mylène Lachance-Grzela is a native of Hearst, a small Francophone community in Northeastern Ontario. After obtaining a BA in psychology from the University of Hearst, she completed a masters and a PhD in psychology at the University of Moncton. She received honourable mention in recognition of the quality of her masters and PhD theses at the University of Moncton. During the course of her higher education, she also benefited from important grants, including one from the O'Brien Foundation (2008) and two from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.
After finishing her PhD in August 2011, Mylène was appointed assistant professor at the University of Moncton, where she teaches courses in Introduction to the Psychology of Human Development and Helping Relationships. Her research interests are focused on the development of the young adult, and in particular on adjustment to the role of spouse or parent. She has been published in scientific journals such as Journal of Family Psychology, Journal of Social and Personal Relationships and Sex Roles: A Journal of Research. Myène is also the author of several scientific publications that she has presented at national and international conferences. She holds a professional licence to practice psychology from the College of Psychologists of New Brunswick.