Diligent, determined and thoughtful leader. Highly organized, self-motivated and gets the job done. Puts ideas into action. Heart for teaching and mentorship and dedicated to helping others. Passionate about science, healthcare and education.Manager of the Island Health Simulation Program and manage the day to day operations of the Centre for Interprofessional Clinical Simulation Learning (CICSL) at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. The Centre gives medical students, residents and healthcare professionals, opportunities for hands-on learning with the use of high tech simulators and in depth debriefing. Active member of the BC Simulation Network and coordinator of the CICSL Simulation Journal Club. Previous PBL tutor and neuroanatomy instructor for the Island Medical Program and Sessional Instructor for undergraduate Psychology, Biology and Neuroscience courses at UVic. PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Victoria (Brian Christie's laboratory). NeuroDevNet Fellowship award. Dissertation examined potential therapeutics for the learning and memory problems associated with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, with a focus on omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.Coordinated the "Let's Talk Science" Program at the University of Victoria for two years. Promoted science education in schools by organizing science outreach opportunities including classroom visits, student mentorship and large-scale symposia.