Lina Valeria Cuadrado Pardo

Lina (she/her) is a medical doctor from Colombia with a MSc in Community Mental Health and a current MSc student in Global Health at McMaster University. As a proud Latina, her academic and professional journey is deeply rooted in her heritage and driven by a commitment to bringing Global South perspectives into mental health research and practice. With over five years of experience, Lina brings a holistic background that spans clinical practice and community fieldwork in Colombia, Canada, India, Peru, and the USA. She is passionate about research, project formulation, and the implementation of culturally grounded mental health initiatives. Currently, Lina is completing a research practicum in Dr. Iyer's lab at the Douglas Research Centre, where she contributes to quantitative analyses within the ACCESS Open Minds project and supports another project on AI-enabled mental health interventions in youth services. A lifelong learner, Lina is endlessly curious and, outside of work, can be found at the gym, dancing to Hispanic music, or exploring cultural events with great food and community.