Alissa Sklar, Ph.D., is a researcher and Director of Program Development and Communications at the Centre. Alissa obtained her doctorate in Communication and Cultural Studies from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Prior to joining the Centre, she completed an FQRSC-funded post-doctoral fellowship with the Centre de recherchesur l'immigration, l'ethnicité et la citoyenneté at the Université du Québec à Montréal. She has also been a full-time faculty member at Concordia University's Department of Communication Studies. Her research work includes cultural, economic and political analyses of social and popular culture issues. In addition, Alissa is a freelance feature and essay writer for parenting publications in Canada and the U.S.
alissa.sklar@mcgill.ca

Isabelle Martin, Ph.D., is the Prevention Specialist at the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors. She obtained her Doctoral degree in Developmental Research at the Université du Québec à Montréal in 2002 where she collaborated on several research projects. Before working at the Centre, she was a research coordinator at the Groupe de Recherche sur l'Inadaptation Psycho-sociale (GRIP) de l'Université de Montréal. At the Centre, Isabelle is actively involved in various research projects and prevention efforts. Isabelle also contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of prevention programs.
isabelle.martin2@mcgill.ca

Jean-Claude Moubarac, M.A. After completing a Master's degree in Anthropology, Jean-Claude is now in his fourth year as a doctoral student in health promotion at l'Université de Montréal. He is currently involved in qualitative research, questionnaire development and use of mixed methods of investigation. Jean-Claude is involved in prevention activities with youth and research projects aiming at better understanding of gambling behaviors and the factors and contexts associated with gambling problems.
jean-claude.moubarac@mcgill.ca

Arlene Doheny is the administrative assistant for the Centre. She administers the Centre's multiple grants and research funds and coordinates, along with the Director of Programs and Communication, the dissemination of information to researchers, treatment providers, legislators, graduate students and the public. She plays an instrumental role in coordinating the Centre's special events, workshops and symposia.
arlene.doheny@mcgill.ca

Amy Taylor, B.A., is the Research and Project Coordinator at the Centre. Amy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Relations from Concordia University and is in the process of obtaining her Masters degree in Culture and Values in Education here at McGill. Amy is involved in various projects in the Centre and is interested in the role that culture plays in gambling behaviour.
amy.taylor@mcgill.ca

Lei Chen is the director of the Centre's technological services. She is responsible for maintaining our Centre's hardware and software. Lei is also in charge of designing the Centre's quarterly on-line newsletter and monthly newsflash, and in designing our website.
lei.chen3@mcgill.ca