Current Positions

Associate Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences
Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
Investigator, Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Human Development & Family Studies, The Pennsylvania State University
Master of Public Health, Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences, San Diego State University
Master of Arts, Developmental Psychology, University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Arts (Honours Psychology), University of Waterloo

Research Focus

I am leading a research project that investigates the well-being of families affected by pediatric chronic kidney disease. In collaboration with colleagues at BC Children's Hospital and Westmead Children's Hospital, our team is undertaking a mixed methods investigation that examines risk factors as well as resilience and protective factors at the individual, family, peer, and community levels with data collection at 3 sites (Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Sydney). An important aspect of this work is that young people are afforded an opportunity to have a voice concerning their needs, struggles, and competencies.

Research Interests

Sibling relationships; trauma and resilience in young people and families facing adverse circumstances, child injury prevention; trauma-informed care