Current Positions

Assistant Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences
Research Scientist, Manitoba Centre for Health Policy
Research Scientist, Children's Hospital Research institute of Manitoba

Education

BA (History), University of Manitoba
BHEc (Family Social Sciences), University of Manitoba
MSc (Family Social Sciences), University of Manitoba
PhD (Applied Health Sciences), University of Manitoba

Research Focus

My research focuses on child maltreatment and other forms of childhood adversity on physical and mental health across the lifespan. I am also interested in research focused on maternal health and well-being in order to foster a more positive developmental trajectory for mothers and their children.

Research Interests

Child maltreatment
Adverse childhood experiences
Adolescent substance use
Maternal health
Population health