I am originally from Mohkinstis, otherwise known as Calgary, Alberta, on Treaty 7 Territory. I now call Hamilton, Ontario home.

I am a PhD Candidate and Sessional Instructor in the School of Social Work at McMaster University. My doctoral research is focused on exploring and highlighting the activism of young girls, specifically girls aged 8-12 years old.

My doctoral work is inspired by many years of community social work practice work with girls in Calgary. While I was practicing as a community social worker, I witnessed first hand the many ways that girls are working to influence positive social and environmental change in their peer groups, schools, communities, and beyond. I pursued doctoral studies because I wanted to further support the many creative ways that they are working to make our worlds better.

In my downtime, you might find me enjoying local arts and music shows, out for a walk with my dog, Roo, or exploring different coffee shops trying to find the best americano and little sweet treat.