She has a Diploma in Nursing, a Bachelor of Nursing, a Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) and is a PhD candidate in Interdisciplinary Studies working under Dr. O’Sullivan’s supervision. Her key research interests are vulnerable populations and social justice. Her PhD thesis examines nurse practitioner experiences providing primary care services (health promotion, management of acute and chronic conditions, sexual and reproductive health) to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients. Of particular interest are nurse practitioner’s perceptions of cultural competence while providing health care to LGBT patients. Previous research has been in the areas of opiate dependence and methadone maintenance treatment outcomes.