Biography

Melissa McGonnell, Associate Professor, Mount Saint Vincent University

Meghan Saundercook, Senior Manager, National School Programs, Jays Care Foundation

Meaghan Reitzel, PhD Student, CanChild, McMaster University

Martin Doyle, Family Research Partner, University of Victoria (CN-UVic)

Maria Rogers, Canada Research Chair in Child and Youth Mental Health and Well-being, Carleton University

Mackenzie Salt (PhD) is an Autistic autism researcher and a CIHR Postdoctoral Health System Impact Fellow alumnus with the McMaster University Autism Research Team and the Autism Alliance of Canada.

Lori Vitale Cox, Director, Eastern Door Center

Linda is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy (SPOT) at McGill University. Her current research focuses on engaging interested parties (including youth, siblings, families, healthcare professionals, civil societies, and policy makers) in patient-oriented research projects and policy to support children with disabilities and their families.

Kristy Wolfe’s experience as a medical mom lies at the heart of her passion for supporting caregivers and healthcare providers through storytelling initiatives. Her lived experience as both a family caregiver and an advocate for mental health following her father’s suicide has led Kristy to a variety of roles as a speaker, facilitator and educator. 

Kristy Timmons, Queen's University