I am a Registered Nurse, Clinical Epidemiologist, and current PhD candidate in Health Research Methodology (HRM) at McMaster University, focusing on examining the co-occurrence of substance use and mental health concerns among youth by using diverse epidemiological methods. Through HRM, I am part of Dr. Kathy Georgiades’ (my supervisor) research lab at the Offord Centre for Child Studies. I have clinical experience related to inpatient, emergency, and outpatient youth mental health and substance use. I am also a Research Associate at the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research leading program development and evaluation for a novel Emerging Adult Substance Use Program. My clinical and research roles are all grounded in identifying, contributing to, and utilizing the best available evidence to improve and optimize the lives of youth.

I will be done my PhD in Spring 2022 and I am in the process of exploring post-doctoral positions and academic career options to begin Summer/Fall 2022.